Patents by Inventor William Donahue
William Donahue has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11911195Abstract: Embodiments can provide a visual indicator system, attachable to a medical imaging patient bed. The visual indicator system comprising: one or more light strips, each light strip comprising a plurality of lights; a distance meter, attachable to one end of the medical imaging patient bed; a storage device, configured to store one or more preconfigured finger gestures; and a microcontroller. The one or more light strips are attachable to the medical imaging patient bed; wherein the microcontroller is configured to illuminate the one or more light strips after the one or more preconfigured finger gestures are made with respect to the one or more light strips. A position of the illumination of the light strip corresponds to a position of performing the one or more preconfigured finger gestures and one or more distance measurements received from the distance meter.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2018Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Fritsch, Ansgar Graw, Michael Zochowski, Evan Qi, William Danziger, Benedict Donahue, Patanit Sanpitak
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Patent number: 10731212Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compositions, and kits for targeted sequencing of polynucleotides with high accuracy and low amplification and sequencing errors and bias.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.Inventors: William Donahue, Francois Vigneault
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Publication number: 20190360045Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compositions, and kits for targeted sequencing of polynucleotides with high accuracy and low amplification and sequencing errors and bias.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: William Donahue, Francois Vigneault
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Patent number: 10421999Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compositions, and kits for targeted sequencing of polynucleotides with high accuracy and low amplification and sequencing errors.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2015Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.Inventors: William Donahue, Francois Vigneault
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Publication number: 20160201124Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compositions, and kits for targeted sequencing of polynucleotides with high accuracy and low amplification and sequencing errors.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.Inventors: William Donahue, Francois Vigneault
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Publication number: 20090317875Abstract: The present invention provides an improved system for linking nucleic acids to one another. In particular, the present invention provides techniques for producing DNA product molecules that may be easily and directly ligated to recipient molecules. The product molecules need not be cleaved with restriction enzymes in order to undergo such ligation. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the DNA product molecules are produced through iterative DNA synthesis reactions, so that the product molecules are amplified products. The invention further provides methods for directed ligation of product molecules (i.e., for selective ligation of certain molecules within a collection of molecules), and also for methods of exon shuffling, in which multiple different product molecules are produced in a single ligation reaction. Preferred embodiments of the invention involve ligation of product molecules encoding functional protein domains, particularly domains naturally found in conserved gene families.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITYInventors: KEVIN A. JARRELL, VINCENT W. COLJEE, WILLIAM DONAHUE, SVETLANA MIKHEEVA
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Patent number: 7579146Abstract: The present invention provides an improved system for linking nucleic acids to one another. In particular, the present invention provides techniques for producing DNA product molecules that may be easily and directly ligated to recipient molecules. The product molecules need not be cleaved with restriction enzymes in order to undergo such ligation. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the DNA product molecules are produced through iterative DNA synthesis reactions, so that the product molecules are amplified products. The invention further provides methods for directed ligation of product molecules (i.e., for selective ligation of certain molecules within a collection of molecules), and also for methods of exon shuffling, in which multiple different product molecules are produced in a single ligation reaction. Preferred embodiments of the invention involve ligation of product molecules encoding functional protein domains, particularly domains naturally found in conserved gene families.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2001Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Trustees of Boston UniversityInventors: Kevin A. Jarrell, Vincent W. Coljee, William Donahue, Svetlana Mikheeva
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Patent number: 7439021Abstract: The present invention provides an improved system for linking nucleic acids to one another. In particular, the present invention provides techniques for producing DNA product molecules that may be easily and directly ligated to recipient molecules. The product molecules need not be cleaved with restriction enzymes in order to undergo such ligation. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the DNA product molecules are produced through iterative DNA synthesis reactions, so that the product molecules are amplified products. The invention further provides methods for directed ligation of product molecules (i.e., for selective ligation of certain molecules within a collection of molecules), and also for methods of exon shuffling, in which multiple different product molecules are produced in a single ligation reaction. Preferred embodiments of the invention involve ligation of product molecules encoding functional protein domains, particularly domains naturally found in conserved gene families.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Trustees of Boston UniversityInventors: Kevin A. Jarrell, Vincent W. Coljee, William Donahue, Svetlana Mikheeva
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Publication number: 20070281526Abstract: A modular power distribution unit (PDU) for supplying electric power to attached equipment in environments such as data centers, computer rooms, and communication centers, where power requirements for attached equipment may vary. The power distribution unit includes a frame and one or more user-replaceable power modules, which fit into slots in the frame. Each power module provides one of more plug receptacles for attaching equipment to provide power thereto. The power modules are available in a variety of receptacle types, receptacle numbers, and power rating configurations to accommodate various equipment in a particular environment, as needed. The frame includes an internal connector panel for distributing power from a power source to the power modules when they are inserted in the frame. The power modules may be removed, installed, and interchanged in the frame without interrupting power to other power modules or to the power distribution unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2005Publication date: December 6, 2007Inventor: William Donahue
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Patent number: 7285132Abstract: A tubular intraluminal prosthesis includes a PTFE or ePTFE tubular structure such as a graft, and a tubular diametrically deformable stent circumferentially surrounding the tubular structure. The diametrically deformable stent includes a polymeric coating which allows for attachment to the tubular graft structure and enhances the biocompatibility and integrity of the composite prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2004Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Tseng, William Donahue, Bruce A. Parsons
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Publication number: 20070237999Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an integrated SOFC stack including, a first cell having a cathode layer, an electrolyte layer overlying the cathode layer, and an anode layer overlying the electrolyte layer. The SOFC stack also includes a second cell having a cathode layer, an electrolyte layer overlying the cathode layer, and an anode overlying the electrolyte layer. The SOFC stack further includes a ceramic interconnect layer between the first cell and the second cell, the ceramic interconnect layer having a first high temperature bonding region along the interfacial region between the first cell and the ceramic interconnect layer. The ceramic interconnect layer also includes a second high temperature bonding region along the interfacial region between the second cell and the ceramic interconnect layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2007Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN CERAMICS & PLASTICS, INC.Inventors: William Donahue, Oh-Hun Kwon, F. Mahoney, John Pietras
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Publication number: 20060105358Abstract: The present invention provides an improved system for linking nucleic acids to one another. In particular, the present invention provides techniques for producing DNA product molecules that may be easily and directly ligated to recipient molecules. The product molecules need not be cleaved with restriction enzymes in order to undergo such ligation. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the DNA product molecules are produced through iterative DNA synthesis reactions, so that the product molecules are amplified products. The invention further provides methods for directed ligation of product molecules (i.e., for selective ligation of certain molecules within a collection of molecules), and also for methods of exon shuffling, in which multiple different product molecules are produced in a single ligation reaction. Preferred embodiments of the invention involve ligation of product molecules encoding functional protein domains, particularly domains naturally found in conserved gene families.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Inventors: Kevin Jarrell, Vincent Coljee, William Donahue, Svetlana Mikheeva
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Publication number: 20050191623Abstract: The present invention provides an improved system for linking nucleic acids to one another. In particular, the present invention provides techniques for producing DNA product molecules that may be easily and directly ligated to recipient molecules. The product molecules need not be cleaved with restriction enzymes in order to undergo such ligation. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the DNA product molecules are produced through iterative DNA synthesis reactions, so that the product molecules are amplified products. The invention further provides methods for directed ligation of product molecules (i.e., for selective ligation of certain molecules within a collection of molecules), and also for methods of exon shuffling, in which multiple different product molecules are produced in a single ligation reaction. Preferred embodiments of the invention involve ligation of product molecules encoding functional protein domains, particularly domains naturally found in conserved gene families.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2001Publication date: September 1, 2005Inventors: Kevin Jarrell, Vincent Coljee, William Donahue, Svetlana Mikheeva
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Publication number: 20050170678Abstract: A modular power distribution unit (PDU) for supplying electric power to attached equipment in environments such as data centers, computer rooms, and communication centers, where power requirements for attached equipment may vary. The power distribution unit includes a frame and one or more user-replaceable power modules, which fit into slots in the frame. Each power module provides one of more plug receptacles for attaching equipment to provide power thereto. The power modules are available in a variety of receptacle types, receptacle numbers, and power rating configurations to accommodate various equipment in a particular environment, as needed. The frame includes an internal connector panel for distributing power from a power source to the power modules when they are inserted in the frame. The power modules may be removed, installed, and interchanged in the frame without interrupting power to other power modules or to the power distribution unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2005Publication date: August 4, 2005Inventor: William Donahue
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Publication number: 20050019636Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a solid oxide fuel cell stack. The solid oxide fuel cell stack includes at least two solid oxide fuel cells. The two solid oxide fuel cells share a common electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2004Publication date: January 27, 2005Inventors: Oh-Hun Kwon, William Donahue, Marc Abouaf, Christophe Coureau, F. Michael Mahoney
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Publication number: 20040225236Abstract: The invention disclosed includes a head gear to be worn when it is desirable to have an indication of the wearer's head motion or position. The head gear may be incorporated into an existing article of head wear. The incorporation may be permanent, or the head gear may be alternatively attached to various articles of head wear. Integral with the head gear are motion and/or position sensing devices to indicate the motion or position of the wearer's head. The data from the sensors may be fed into a digital processor to process the sensed data and derive a signal indicative of the wearer's head motion or position. Some embodiments employ a programmable processor to adapt the head gear to a variety of applications. The signal indicative of head motion or position may be fed into an indicator to provide the wearer with a recognizable feedback signal indicative of head motion or position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: Creative Sports Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mark Winthrop Wheeler, Mark William Donahue, Roger David Socci, Robert L. Wakenight, Olin Glenn Lathrop, Robert Jonathan Schmidt
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Patent number: D672622Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2012Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Inventor: David William Donahue
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Patent number: D1018761Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Michael Lindsay, Brian Steere, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, Cale Johanning, Shane Ball
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Patent number: D1018762Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Michael Lindsay, Brian Steere, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, Cale Johanning, Shane Ball
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Patent number: D1018763Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller