Patents by Inventor Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor 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: 9528238Abstract: The present invention is an illuminating dock bumper for attachment to either a dock or a dock vehicle, comprising an elongate, forwardly projecting parabolic arch, which is of uniform substantially-arched cross-section; and an elongate structural tension member laterally extending between the lateral extremities of the parabolic arch, the structural tension member comprising a planar rear surface about which the structural tension member and thereby the bumper is secured to the dock or the dock vehicle, the structural tension member comprising an elongate, forwardly projecting, protective housing of uniform substantially-arched cross-section disposed on the front surface thereof and along the length thereof, the protective housing for receiving an elongate light source therewithin.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Inventor: Zachary Taylor
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Patent number: 9527890Abstract: The invention provided herein includes isolated polypeptides that specifically block the interaction between neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) and albumin. Blocking the interaction treats diseases and conditions caused by increased amounts of albumin or modified albumin that possesses pathogenic properties wherein it is deemed desirable to decrease albumin levels. Accordingly, also provided are methods of using these isolated polypeptides to treat various diseases and conditions caused by increased amounts of albumin or modified albumin that possesses pathogenic properties. The invention provided herein also includes isolated polypeptides capable of binding to a non-IgG and non-albumin competitive site on an FcRn alpha 3 domain. These can be useful for tracking FcRn without inhibiting IgG or albumin binding or function. Accordingly, the invention also includes methods and systems to track FcRn without inhibiting IgG or albumin binding or function.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Inventors: Richard S. Blumberg, Timo Rath, Kristi Baker, Adam Mezo, Zachary Taylor, Kevin McDonnell, Rosa Maria Silva Garcia Grenha
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Publication number: 20160122394Abstract: The invention provided herein includes isolated polypeptides that specifically block the interaction between neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) and albumin. Blocking the interaction treats diseases and conditions caused by increased amounts of albumin or modified albumin that possesses pathogenic properties wherein it is deemed desirable to decrease albumin levels. Accordingly, also provided are methods of using these isolated polypeptides to treat various diseases and conditions caused by increased amounts of albumin or modified albumin that possesses pathogenic properties. The invention provided herein also includes isolated polypeptides capable of binding to a non-IgG and non-albumin competitive site on an FcRn alpha 3 domain. These can be useful for tracking FcRn without inhibiting IgG or albumin binding or function. Accordingly, the invention also includes methods and systems to track FcRn without inhibiting IgG or albumin binding or function.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicant: THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC.Inventors: Richard S. BLUMBERG, Timo RATH, Kristi BAKER, Adam MEZO, Zachary TAYLOR, Kevin MCDONNELL, Rosa Maria Silva Garcia GRENHA
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Publication number: 20150217840Abstract: A light altering rub rail comprising (1) an elastic, semi-rigid translucent polymer base having at least a body portion with proximal and distal ends, top and bottom ends and front and rear faces; (2) an access flap forming the majority of the base front face creating a gap in the base; (3) a light source embedded within the gap in the base; (4) a plurality of mounting lobes at the proximal and distal end portions; and (5) a plurality of linear light refractors embedded within the base wherein the gap in the base may be sealed to create a fully enclosed water-proof housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventor: Zachary Taylor
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Publication number: 20150152616Abstract: The present invention is an illuminating dock bumper for attachment to either a dock or a dock vehicle, comprising an elongate, forwardly projecting parabolic arch, which is of uniform substantially-arched cross-section; and an elongate structural tension member laterally extending between the lateral extremities of the parabolic arch, the structural tension member comprising a planar rear surface about which the structural tension member and thereby the bumper is secured to the dock or the dock vehicle, the structural tension member comprising an elongate, forwardly projecting, protective housing of uniform substantially-arched cross-section disposed on the front surface thereof and along the length thereof, the protective housing for receiving an elongate light source therewithin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventor: Zachary Taylor
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Patent number: 8690331Abstract: A corneal hydration sensing system includes an illumination system configured to provide an illumination beam of terahertz radiation, an optical system arranged in an optical path of the illumination system to relay and direct at least a portion of the illumination beam of terahertz radiation onto a cornea of a subject and to receive at least a portion of terahertz radiation reflected from the cornea to provide a return beam of terahertz radiation, and a detection system arranged in an optical path of the return beam of terahertz radiation. The detection system is configured to provide a detection signal from detecting at least a portion of the return beam of terahertz radiation. The corneal hydration sensing system also includes a signal processing system configured to communicate with the detection system to receive the detection signal. The signal processing system processes the detection signal to provide a measure of an amount of hydration sensed in the cornea of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Martin Culjat, Priyamvada Tewari, Jean L. Bourges, Jean P. Hubschman, Rahul S. Singh, Zachary Taylor, Warren S. Grundfest
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Publication number: 20130162949Abstract: A corneal hydration sensing system includes an illumination system configured to provide an illumination beam of terahertz radiation, an optical system arranged in an optical path of the illumination system to relay and direct at least a portion of the illumination beam of terahertz radiation onto a cornea of a subject and to receive at least a portion of terahertz radiation reflected from the cornea to provide a return beam of terahertz radiation, and a detection system arranged in an optical path of the return beam of terahertz radiation. The detection system is configured to provide a detection signal from detecting at least a portion of the return beam of terahertz radiation. The corneal hydration sensing system also includes a signal processing system configured to communicate with the detection system to receive the detection signal. The signal processing system processes the detection signal to provide a measure of an amount of hydration sensed in the cornea of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Martin Culjat, Priyamvada Tewari, Jean L. Bourges, Jean P. Hubschman, Rahul S. Singh, Zachary Taylor, Warren S. Grundfest
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Publication number: 20120292809Abstract: A system for providing shape and/or surface features to a moldable material includes, in an exemplary embodiment, at least two first opposed flat endless belts spaced apart a first distance, with each having an inner surface and an outer surface. The system also includes at least two second opposed flat endless belts disposed substantially orthogonal to the first two opposed endless belts and spaced apart a second distance. A mold cavity is defined at least in part by the inner surfaces of the at least two opposed flat endless belts. The system further includes a drive mechanism for imparting motion to at least two of the opposed flat endless belts.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: CENTURY-BOARD USA, LLCInventors: Zachary Taylor, Wade H. Brown
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Publication number: 20120068380Abstract: A system for providing shape and/or surface features to a moldable material includes, in an exemplary embodiment, at least two first opposed flat endless belts spaced apart a first distance, with each having an inner surface and an outer surface. The system also includes at least two second opposed flat endless belts disposed substantially orthogonal to the first two opposed endless belts and spaced apart a second distance. A mold cavity is defined at least in part by the inner surfaces of the at least two opposed flat endless belts. The system further includes a drive mechanism for imparting motion to at least two of the opposed flat endless belts.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Zachary Taylor, Wade H. Brown
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Patent number: 8065405Abstract: A method and system for aggregating presence information generated by multiple devices associated with a single user is presented. A server acting as a presence agent on behalf of a first user and the first user's computing device receives and responds to a subscription request generated by a computing device operated by a second user that wishes to be permitted as a watcher of the first user. If the server is not capable of acting as a presence agent, then the first user's computing device assumes the role of a presence agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2009Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Nikhil Bobde, Jeremy T. Buch, Ajay P. Chitturi, Ann Demirtjis, Vishwajith Kumbalimutt, David J. Simons, Zachary Taylor
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Publication number: 20100025882Abstract: A system for providing shape and/or surface features to a moldable material includes, in an exemplary embodiment, at least two first opposed flat endless belts spaced apart a first distance, with each having an inner surface and an outer surface. The system also includes at least two second opposed flat endless belts disposed substantially orthogonal to the first two opposed endless belts and spaced apart a second distance. A mold cavity is defined at least in part by the inner surfaces of the at least two opposed flat endless belts. The system further includes a drive mechanism for imparting motion to at least two of the opposed flat endless belts.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: CENTURY-BOARD USA, LLCInventors: Zachary Taylor, Wade H. Brown
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Patent number: 7653715Abstract: A system for detecting and communicating the presence of one or more computing devices is presented. The invention also presents a method and system for aggregating presence information generated by multiple devices associated with a single user. A server acting as a presence agent on behalf of a first user receives and responds to a subscription request generated by a computing device operated by a second wishing to be permitted as a watcher of the first user. When the second user corresponds to access preferences of the first user, a notify message is sent to the second user's device that includes presence information indicative of an activity level and availability level associated with the first user. When the first user employs multiple computing devices, the server generates an aggregate presence document that is representative of the overall presence of the first user.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Nikhil Bobde, Robert Brown, Jeremy T. Buch, Ajay P. Chitturi, Ann Demirtjis, Vishwajith Kumbalimutt, David J. Simons, Zachary Taylor
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Publication number: 20090300158Abstract: A method and system for aggregating presence information generated by multiple devices associated with a single user is presented. A server acting as a presence agent on behalf of a first user and the first user's computing device receives and responds to a subscription request generated by a computing device operated by a second user that wishes to be permitted as a watcher of the first user. If the server is not capable of acting as a presence agent, then the first user's computing device assumes the role of a presence agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Nikhil P. Bobde, Jeremy Buch, Ajay Chitturi, Ann Demirtjis, Vishwajith Kumbalimutt, David J. Simons, Zachary Taylor
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Patent number: 7552204Abstract: A method and system for aggregating presence information generated by multiple devices associated with a single user is presented. A server acting as a presence agent on behalf of a first user and the first user's computing device receives and responds to a subscription request generated by a computing device operated by a second user that wishes to be permitted as a watcher of the first user. If the server is not capable of acting as a presence agent, then the first user's computing device assumes the role of a presence agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2002Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Nikhil P. Bobde, Jeremy Buch, Ajay Chitturi, Ann Demirtjis, Vishwajith Kumbalimutt, David J. Simons, Zachary Taylor
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Patent number: 7493390Abstract: A system for detecting and communicating the presence of one or more computing devices is presented. The invention also presents a method and system for aggregating presence information generated by multiple devices associated with a single user. A server acting as a presence agent on behalf of a first user receives and responds to a subscription request generated by a computing device operated by a second user that wishes to be permitted as a watcher of the first user. When the second user corresponds to access preferences specified by the first user, a notify message is sent to the second user's device that includes presence information indicative of an activity level and availability level associated with the first user. When the first user employs multiple computing devices, the server generates an aggregate presence document that is representative of the overall presence of the first user.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2006Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Nikhil P. Bobde, Robert Brown, Jeremy T. Buch, Vishwajith Kumbalimutt, David J. Simons, Zachary Taylor
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Patent number: 7491351Abstract: A system for providing shape and/or surface features to a moldable material includes, in an exemplary embodiment, at least two first opposed flat endless belts spaced apart a first distance, with each having an inner surface and an outer surface. The system also includes at least two second opposed flat endless belts disposed substantially orthogonal to the first two opposed endless belts and spaced apart a second distance. A mold cavity is defined at least in part by the inner surfaces of the at least two opposed flat endless belts. The system further includes a drive mechanism for imparting motion to at least two of the opposed flat endless belts.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2006Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Century-Board USA LLCInventors: Zachary Taylor, Wade H. Brown
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Patent number: 7211206Abstract: A system for providing shape and/or surface features to a moldable material includes, in an exemplary embodiment, at least two first opposed flat endless belts spaced apart a first distance, with each having an inner surface and an outer surface. The system also includes at least two second opposed flat endless belts disposed substantially orthogonal to the first two opposed endless belts and spaced apart a second distance. A mold cavity is defined at least in part by the inner surfaces of the at least two opposed flat endless belts. The system further includes a drive mechanism for imparting motion to at least two of the opposed flat endless belts.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Century-Board USA LLCInventors: Wade Brown, Zachary Taylor
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Publication number: 20070052128Abstract: A continuous forming apparatus for molding foam material into foam products that includes a first endless belt and a second endless belt that cooperates with the first endless belt to mold the foam material. The continuous forming apparatus may also include a first plurality of cleats and a second plurality of cleats opposed to the first plurality of cleats that support the first endless belt and the second endless belt respectively. The first plurality of cleats may include a three-dimensional abutment surface that provides transverse and lateral support to the first endless belt. Additionally, the continuous forming apparatus may include a first frame disposed to support the first plurality of cleats, a second frame disposed to support the second plurality of cleats, and a drive mechanism for imparting motion to the first endless belt, the second endless belt, the first plurality of cleats, and the second plurality of cleats.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Zachary Taylor
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Publication number: 20060273486Abstract: A system for providing shape and/or surface features to a moldable material includes, in an exemplary embodiment, at least two first opposed flat endless belts spaced apart a first distance, with each having an inner surface and an outer surface. The system also includes at least two second opposed flat endless belts disposed substantially orthogonal to the first two opposed endless belts and spaced apart a second distance. A mold cavity is defined at least in part by the inner surfaces of the at least two opposed flat endless belts. The system further includes a drive mechanism for imparting motion to at least two of the opposed flat endless belts.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2006Publication date: December 7, 2006Inventors: Zachary Taylor, Wade Brown
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Publication number: 20060190525Abstract: A system for detecting and communicating the presence of one or more computing devices is presented. The invention also presents a method and system for aggregating presence information generated by multiple devices associated with a single user. A server acting as a presence agent on behalf of a first user receives and responds to a subscription request generated by a computing device operated by a second wishing to be permitted as a watcher of the first user. When the second user corresponds to access preferences of the first user, a notify message is sent to the second user's device that includes presence information indicative of an activity level and availability level associated with the first user. When the first user employs multiple computing devices, the server generates an aggregate presence document that is representative of the overall presence of the first user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2006Publication date: August 24, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Nikhil Bobde, Robert Brown, Jeremy Buch, Ajay Chitturi, Ann Demirtjis, Vishwajith Kumbalimutt, David Simons, Zachary Taylor