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  • Intraocular, accommodating lens and methods of use
    Patent number: 8167941
    Abstract: An intraocular lens comprises an optical element adapted to be implanted within the capsular bag of a human eye. The optical element includes one or more internal layers formed by one or more planes that are moveable relative to one another in order to effect the power of the optical element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Forsight Labs, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Boyd, Cary Reich
  • Hem seal for draw tape trash bag
    Patent number: 4558463
    Abstract: A draw tape trash bag made of linear low density polyethylene film has a tack seal between the folded over hem portion of the top of the bag and the adjacent panel. The tack seal extends in the direction of extrusion across the width of the bag below the draw tape. It includes a continuous line of heat fused polyethylene formed by applying heat, but limited pressure, in an amount just sufficient to weld the polyethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1985
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventor: Dana M. Boyd
  • Detection of failures in advertisement replacement
    Patent number: 9596491
    Abstract: Methods of monitoring segment replacement within a multimedia stream are provided. A multimedia stream having a replacement segment spliced therein is evaluated by extracting at least one of video, text, and audio features from the multimedia stream adjacent a beginning or ending of the replacement segment, and the extracted features are analyzed to detect if a residual of a segment replaced by the replacement segment exists within the multimedia stream. Methods of ad replacement and a system for performing the above methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Benedito J. Fonseca, Jr., Isselmou Ould Dellahy, Renxiang Li, Stephen P. Emeott
  • Method of and system for dynamically registering and paging mobile units in a wireless system
    Patent number: 6393285
    Abstract: A method of and system for dynamically managing the registration and paging mobile units in a wireless system monitors a usage pattern for each mobile unit in the wireless system. Based upon the monitored usage pattern, the system sets a registration plan and a paging area plan for each mobile unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Nortel Networks Limited
    Inventor: Gary Boyd Stephens
  • (S)-N-methylnal trexone
    Publication number: 20100105911
    Abstract: This invention relates to S-MNTX, methods of producing S-MNTX, pharmaceutical preparations comprising S-MNTX and methods for their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas A. Boyd, Howard Wagoner, Suketu P. Sanghvi, Christopher Verbicky, Stephen Andruski
  • (S)--methylnaltrexone
    Patent number: 8916581
    Abstract: This invention relates to S-MNTX, methods of producing S-MNTX, pharmaceutical preparations comprising S-MNTX and methods for their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Boyd, Howard Wagoner, Suketu P. Sanghvi, Christopher Verbicky, Stephen Andruski
  • (S)-N-METHYLNALTREXONE
    Publication number: 20120136019
    Abstract: This invention relates to S-MNTX, methods of producing S-MNTX, pharmaceutical preparations comprising S-MNTX and methods for their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Boyd, Howard Wagoner, Suketu P. Sanghvi, Christopher Verbicky, Stephen Andruski
  • ()--methylnaltrexone
    Patent number: 8003794
    Abstract: This invention relates to S-MNTX, methods of producing S-MNTX, pharmaceutical preparations comprising S-MNTX and methods for their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Boyd, Howard Wagoner, Suketu P. Sanghvi, Christopher Verbicky, Stephen Andruski
  • Electronic flash unit with alternative capacitor switching
    Patent number: 6456797
    Abstract: An electronic flash unit has alternative (dual) capacitor switching to reduce flash ready time for flash firing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: James D. Boyd, Michael P. Cramer, Stephen J. Smith, Roger A. Fields
  • Double seal kayak hatch
    Patent number: 10479450
    Abstract: The present invention provides a sealing device for an opening. The device includes a body that has a first side and a second side. A passageway is formed through the body such that the passageway has a first end adjacent to the first side and a second end that is adjacent to the second side. A sealing member is provided that includes an outer gasket and an inner gasket. The outer gasket is positioned adjacent the first side and the inner gasket is positioned adjacent the second side. A seal connector connects the inner gasket and the outer gasket and the seal connector passes through the passageway. In this way, the inner gasket and the outer gasket are mechanically attached to the ring. The sealing device is configured for use in such applications as sealing the cargo opening on the deck of a kayak.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Inventors: Gerald Boyd Zinnbauer, John Martin Schaefer, Lee Patrick Ward
  • Hepatitis B capsid assembly modulators
    Patent number: 11247965
    Abstract: Described herein are hepatitis B capsid assembly modulators and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds. The subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of hepatitis B.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: VENATORX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Burns, Glen Coburn, Bin Liu, Jiangchao Yao, Christopher Benetatos, Steven A. Boyd, Stephen M. Condon
  • Boat anchoring system
    Patent number: 11794859
    Abstract: The presently disclosed boat anchoring system may include a first section and a second section. The first section may include a first proximal end region and a first distal end region. The second section may include a second proximal end region and a second distal end region. The first section may at least partially surround the second section. A geologic anchoring system may include a body section, a boring section and a lock. The body section may include a first proximal end region and a first distal end region. The boring section may include a second proximal end region and a second distal end region. The first section may least partially surround the second section. A lock may be included on the second section. The lock may engage the first section at an infinite number of contact points on the first section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventor: Curtis Wilson Boyd
  • Process for forming varistor ink composition
    Patent number: 6743381
    Abstract: A process for forming a thixotropic ink for use in manufacturing the ceramic of a zinc oxide varistor where the ceramic includes zinc, oxygen and a plurality of additive elements. The process includes the steps of calcining a mixture of powders of zinc oxide and the additive elements to form a calcined product having a particle size larger than the particle size of the zinc ozide powders, mixing said calcined product with an organic liquid, mechanically working the mixture to produce a calcined particulate material in the organic liquid having a particle size less than the particle size of said calcined product, adding an organic binder to the mixture and mixing the composition to produce said ink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Littlefuse, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen P. Cowman, Derek A. Nicker, John M. Shreeve
  • Boat anchoring system
    Patent number: 11312453
    Abstract: A boat anchoring system may include a first section and a second section. The first section may include a first proximal end region and a first distal end region. The second section may include a second proximal end region and a second distal end region. The first section may at least partially surround the second section. A geologic anchoring system may include a body section, a boring section and a lock. The body section may include a first proximal end region and a first distal end region. The boring section may include a second proximal end region and a second distal end region. The first section may least partially surround the second section. A lock may be included on the second section. The lock may engage the first section at an infinite number of positions of the second section relative to the first section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Inventor: Curtis Wilson Boyd
  • Camera having label mounted electrical component
    Patent number: 6278841
    Abstract: An improved camera has a label including an electrical component. The label is precisely placed and adhered to operatively and simply connect the component and a camera subsystem. The component can be a liquid crystal display. The electrical connection provided can be non-mating contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: James D. Boyd, Stephen J. Smith, Michael P. Cramer
  • Camera having label including optical component
    Patent number: 6259861
    Abstract: A camera has a body defining a passage. A label has an attachment portion adhered to the body and an optical component joined to the attachment portion. The optical component is optically aligned with the passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: James D. Boyd, Stephen J. Smith, Michael P. Cramer
  • Method and instrumentation for vertebral interbody fusion
    Patent number: 6428541
    Abstract: A method and instrumentation particularly adapted for disc space preparation from an anterior approach to the spine. In one aspect, an expandable template is provided having guides to guide a cutting device for bilateral formation of openings in the disc space. In another aspect, an improved guide member is provided for guiding a cutting tool. Still further, the invention provides an improved double barrel guide sleeve with a central distraction extension and lateral non-distracting extensions. Optionally, the guide sleeve includes windows and covers to selectively cover the windows. An improved reamer with an internal chamber and optional modular coupling is also provided. A depth stop is provided to selectively engage a tool shaft and a guide sleeve to control tool penetration into the disc space. A method of using the disclosed instruments is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence M. Boyd, Eddie Ray, III, Bradley T. Estes, Mingyan Liu
  • Method of and system for delivering wireless calls
    Patent number: 6600920
    Abstract: A system for delivering a call to a mobile unit in a wireless network includes a mobile switching center that receives a call setup request message initiated in response to a request from an originating mobile switching center. The receiving mobile switching center initiates setting up the call between the receiving mobile switching center and the mobile unit before the call is setup between the receiving mobile switching center and the originating mobile switching center. Preferably, the receiving mobile switching center initiates setting up the call by issuing a page in response to receiving the call setup message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Nortel Networks Limited
    Inventors: Gary Boyd Stephens, Andrew Silver
  • Energy balanced printhead design
    Patent number: 6726311
    Abstract: A narrow ink jet printhead having efficient FET drive circuits that are configured to compensate for parasitic resistances of power traces. The ink jet printhead further includes ground buses that overlap active regions of the FET drive circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Torgerson, Robert N. K. Browning, Mark H. MacKenzie, Patrick V. Boyd
  • System and method for providing a geographic location of a mobile telecommunications unit
    Patent number: 6091957
    Abstract: A system and method is described herein which provides an originating telecommunications unit with the geographic location of a mobile telecommunications unit without actually placing a call to, or receiving a call from, the mobile unit. The originating unit provides a service platform with an authorization code and the telephone number, or other identification, of the mobile unit to be located. The service platform then initiates a location program which uses various geographic location methods to provide the originating unit with the location of the mobile unit, without the user of the mobile unit becoming aware that the location of the mobile unit is being determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Northern Telecom Limited
    Inventors: John Pruett Larkins, Gary Boyd Stephens
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