Patents by Inventor William Wheatley
William Wheatley 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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Publication number: 20240125704Abstract: An optical stack for sensing a presence of an analyte is provided. The optical stack includes a sensor material. The sensor material includes a first optical response including a first optical property having a second value in response to an excitation signal including the first optical property having a first value different from the second value. The first optical response includes a second optical property sensitive to the presence of the analyte. The optical stack includes a first optical film disposed proximate the sensor material and includes a third optical property having respective third and fourth values in response to the respective first and second values of the first optical property. The third value is different from the fourth value by at least a factor of 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Jessica E. Demay, John A. Wheatley, William J. Gray, Johah Shaver, Neil Percy, Aaron M. Marcella, Stephen M. Kennedy, Zhaohui Yang, Bharat R. Acharya
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Patent number: 11953709Abstract: A system may include one or both of a light emitter and a light receiver. The system may include an optical filter adjacent one or both of the light emitter or the light receiver. The optical filter includes a wavelength selective scattering layer. The wavelength selective scattering layer may have a near-infrared scattering ratio of less than about 0.9. The filter may have a visible reflective haze ratio of greater than about 0.5. A method may include disposing the wavelength selective scattering layer adjacent one or both of the light emitter and the light receiver. An article may include the optical filter. The wavelength selective scattering layer may have an average near-infrared scattering of less than 60%, an average visible scattering of greater than 10%, and a difference between the % total visible reflectance and the % diffuse visible reflectance of less than 20.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Guanglei Du, John A. Wheatley, William B. Kolb, John C. Schultz, Daoyun Song, Luke D. Riveness
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Publication number: 20220372086Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of isolating and purifying synthetic block copolymer proteins via the application of solvents and high shear microfluidization methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2020Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventor: Robert William Wheatley
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Publication number: 20210128657Abstract: The invention relates to the extraction of pharmaceutically active components from plant materials, and more particularly to the preparation of a botanical drug substance (BDS) for incorporation in to a medicament. It also relates to a BDS of given purity, for use in pharmaceutical formulations. In particular it relates to BDS comprising cannabinoids obtained by extraction from cannabis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: GW Pharma LimitedInventors: BRIAN ANTHONY WHITTLE, Colin A. Hill, Ian R. Flockhart, David Victor Downs, Peter Gibson, Gary William Wheatley
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Publication number: 20200306328Abstract: The invention relates to the extraction of pharmaceutically active components from plant materials, and more particularly to the preparation of a botanical drug substance (BDS) for incorporation in to a medicament. It also relates to a BDS of given purity, for use in pharmaceutical formulations. In particular it relates to BDS comprising cannabinoids obtained by extraction from cannabis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: GW Pharma LimitedInventors: Brian Anthony Whittle, Colin A. Hill, Ian R. Flockhart, David Victor Downs, Peter Gibson, Gary William Wheatley
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Publication number: 20170290869Abstract: The invention relates to the extraction of pharmaceutically active components from plant materials, and more particularly to the preparation of a botanical drug substance (BDS) for incorporation in to a medicament. It also relates to a BDS of given purity, for use in pharmaceutical formulations. In particular it relates to BDS comprising cannabinoids obtained by extraction from cannabis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: GW Pharma LimitedInventors: Brian Anthony Whittle, Colin A. Hill, Ian R. Flockhart, David Victor Downs, Peter Gibson, Gary William Wheatley
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Publication number: 20150203434Abstract: The invention relates to methods of preparing cannabinoids in substantially pure form starting from plant material. Also described are substantially pure preparations of various cannabinoids and cannabinoid acids, and also extracts enriched in cannabinoids and cannabinoid acids.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Ian R. Flockhart, Gary William Wheatley, Su Dring, Leslie Archer
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Patent number: 8846409Abstract: The invention relates to methods of preparing cannabinoids in substantially pure form starting from plant material. Also described are substantially pure preparations of various cannabinoids and cannabinoid acids, and also extracts enriched in cannabinoids and cannabinoid acids.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: GW Pharma LimitedInventors: Ian R. Flockhart, Gary William Wheatley, Su Dring, Leslie Archer
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Publication number: 20100168448Abstract: The invention relates to methods of preparing cannabinoids in substantially pure form starting from plant material. Also described are substantially pure preparations of various cannabinoids and cannabinoid acids, and also extracts enriched in cannabinoids and cannabinoid acids.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: GW Pharma LimitedInventors: Ian Flockhart, Gary William Wheatley, Su Dring, Leslie Archer
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Patent number: 7700368Abstract: The invention relates to methods of preparing cannabinoids in substantially pure form starting from plant material. Also described are substantially pure preparations of various cannabinoids and cannabinoid acids, and also extracts enriched in cannabinoids and cannabinoid acids.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2003Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Inventors: Ian Flockhart, Gary William Wheatley, Su Dring, Lesley Archer
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Publication number: 20090221171Abstract: An electrical pin field (200) includes a gasket (312), a support member (204) and a plurality of electrically conductive pins (202). The molded member has a main body (320) with a groove (310) formed therein. The groove is sized and shaped for receiving the gasket. The main body has a first and second retaining portion (316, 318) for retaining the gasket within the groove. The second retaining portion can have a chamfered edge (314) with a chamfered angle between fifteen and seventy degrees. The electrically conductive pins are integrated within the molded member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2008Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: Harris CorporationInventor: William Wheatley
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Patent number: 7581989Abstract: An electrical pin field (200) includes a gasket (312), a support member (204) and a plurality of electrically conductive pins (202). The molded member has a main body (320) with a groove (310) formed therein. The groove is sized and shaped for receiving the gasket. The main body has a first and second retaining portion (316, 318) for retaining the gasket within the groove. The second retaining portion can have a chamfered edge (314) with a chamfered angle between fifteen and seventy degrees. The electrically conductive pins are integrated within the molded member.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2008Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Harris CorporationInventor: William Wheatley
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Patent number: 7381075Abstract: A cradle is provided for a handheld communications device (106). The cradle is comprised of a rigid structure (160), a latch actuator (302), a latch (300), an engagement face (514), and a resilient member (304, 304-1, 304-2). The rigid structure defines a compartment (202) for receiving the device. The compartment is comprised of an aperture and a sidewall structure (314). The latch actuator is comprised of a first end portion (716) and a second end portion (720). The latch actuator is movable in a sliding motion aligned with the sidewall between a first position and a second position. The latch is pivotally mounted to the first end portion of the latch actuator. The resilient member resiliently biases the latch actuator in a first position. The latch actuator is engaged when the device is inserted into the compartment and pushed down such that a force is applied to the latch actuator causing the latch to be moved to a second position where it engages the device.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2006Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Harris CorporationInventors: Amy L. Gontarek, William Wheatley
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Patent number: 7344736Abstract: The invention relates to the extraction of pharmaceutically active components from plant materials, and more particularly to the preparation of a botanical drug substance (BDS) for incorporation in to a medicament. It also relates to a BDS of given purity, for use in pharmaceutical formulations. In particular it relates to BDS comprising cannabinoids obtained by extraction from cannabis.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2002Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: GW Pharma LimitedInventors: Brian Whittle, Colin A. Hill, Ian R. Flockhart, David Victor Downs, Peter Gibson, Gary William Wheatley
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Publication number: 20080038954Abstract: A cradle is provided for a handheld communications device (106). The cradle is comprised of a rigid structure (160), a latch actuator (302), a latch (300), an engagement face (514), and a resilient member (304, 304-1, 304-2). The rigid structure defines a compartment (202) for receiving the device. The compartment is comprised of an aperture and a sidewall structure (314). The latch actuator is comprised of a first end portion (716) and a second end portion (720). The latch actuator is movable in a sliding motion aligned with the sidewall between a first position and a second position. The latch is pivotally mounted to the first end portion of the latch actuator. The resilient member resiliently biases the latch actuator in a first position. The latch actuator is engaged when the device is inserted into the compartment and pushed down such that a force is applied to the latch actuator causing the latch to be moved to a second position where it engages the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2006Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: HARRIS CORPORATIONInventors: Amy L. Gontarek, William Wheatley
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Patent number: 6197307Abstract: A novel extract from the root of Harpagophytum procumbens (Devil's Claw) which contains high levels of the compound harpagoside and a method for producing the extract.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1999Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Essential Nutrition, Ltd.Inventors: Gary William Wheatley, Thomas Brian Chapman, Suzanne Dring, Nigel Gericke
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Patent number: 6180105Abstract: A method of preparation of an artemisinin extract comprising the steps of extraction of Artemisia annua with liquid carbon dioxide and allowing the carbon dioxide to evaporate from the resultant mixture.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: Essential Nutrition Ltd.Inventors: Gary William Wheatley, Thomas Brian Chapman
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Patent number: 5468240Abstract: A manual control device for laparoscopic patient treatment by use of electrical curetage or coagulation, with means for clearing the surgical sight by irrigation or suction, finger operated buttons controlling the various functions, and an interlock mechanism disabling the electrical functions when a push button is depressed to enable irrigation or suction.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1992Date of Patent: November 21, 1995Assignee: Conmed CorporationInventors: John S. Gentelia, Ronald E. Eggan, Jr., Frank R. Williams, William Wheatley
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Patent number: 5267994Abstract: An electrosurgical probe is provided which reduces the likelihood of arcing from the probe. In addition, the probe provides the ability to place a fiber-optic cable through the probe for providing for laser surgery or for laproscopic examination of the patient. The electrosurgical probe comprises an electrosurgical tip, a cylindrical body attached to the tip, and a base attached to the cylindrical body. The tip may have many different shapes but a spatula shape is generally preferred. The tip has at least one notch in the periphery of the spatula shape for retaining a fiber-optic cable. The cylindrical body is substantially hollow so that suction, irrigation, and laparoscopy may be carried out through the probe. To aid the surgeon in determining dimensions of organs within a patient, the cylindrical body has a plurality of striped regions having a predetermined thickness spaced apart at predetermined intervals on an outer surface of the cylindrical body.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1992Date of Patent: December 7, 1993Assignee: Conmed CorporationInventors: John S. Gentelia, Frank Williams, William Wheatley
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Patent number: 5226904Abstract: A simple and reliable electrosurgical instrument includes a cable having a main contact wire and first second insulated switch wires all provided with a short insulated or bare portion. The cable is received in a main member having a first holding mechanism for holding the switch wires adjacent uninsulated portions thereof on one lateral side and spaced from one another as well as a second holding mechanism for holding the switch wires adjacent the uninsulated portions thereof on the other lateral side so that the uninsulated portions span between the first and second holding mechanisms and are spaced longitudinally from one another. A blade receiver receives an electrode blade and is then electrically connected to the contact wire. A switch device selectively connects one of the uninsulated portions of the switch wires to the contact wire during operation. The first and second holding mechanisms preferably include channels and a cover includes projections which hold the wires in place.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 1991Date of Patent: July 13, 1993Assignee: Conmed CorporationInventors: John Gentelia, Robert Uhl, William Wheatley, Sharyn Longo