Patents by Inventor William T. Flanagan

William T. Flanagan 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).

  • RNA interference mediated inhibition of gene expression using short interfering nucleic acids (siNA)
    Patent number: 11932854
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond to the modulation of gene expression and/or activity, and/or modulate a gene expression pathway. Specifically, the invention relates to double-stranded nucleic acid molecules including small nucleic acid molecules, such as short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules that are capable of mediating or that mediate RNA interference (RNAi) against target gene expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Sirna Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Cancilla, James John Cunningham, William Michael Flanagan, Henry J. Haringsma, Denise M. Kenski, Matthew G. Stanton, Steven M. Stirdivant, Aarron T. Willingham
  • Shifting system with tactile feedback
    Patent number: 8452498
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for a tactile feedback system. The system comprises a transmission indicator having a position, the position adapted to be adjusted by a user, a feedback device coupled to the transmission indicator, the feedback device adapted to produce a vibration in response to a feedback signal, and a control system adapted to detect the position of the transmission indicator and to transmit a feedback signal to the feedback device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: William T. Flanagan
  • SHIFTING SYSTEM WITH TACTILE FEEDBACK
    Publication number: 20090248260
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for a tactile feedback system. The system comprises a transmission indicator having a position, the position adapted to be adjusted by a user, a feedback device coupled to the transmission indicator, the feedback device adapted to produce a vibration in response to a feedback signal, and a control system adapted to detect the position of the transmission indicator and to transmit a feedback signal to the feedback device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: WILLIAM T. FLANAGAN
  • Electrosurgical electrode connector
    Patent number: 4550961
    Abstract: A connector for connecting a pair of electrical leads to a ground electrode includes an upper connector plate and a lower connector plate, both formed of an electrically non-conductive material, and a pair of leaf spring contact means which are connected to said upper and lower connector plates and by which the plates are spring biased apart. A pair of connector posts are mounted on the side of the lower plate facing the upper plate, and may be engaged by a spring biased latch means carried on the upper plate. The latch means holds the lower and upper plates together securely with the connection tab of an electrode therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1985
    Assignee: NDM Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick T. Aicher, James R. Martin, Sr., William T. Flanagan