Luttrell, US
Bradley J. Luttrell, Knoxville, TN US
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20120298135 | Toothbrush Having Removable Absorbent Pad - An oral care device is provided. The oral care device includes a toothbrush and an absorbent pad. The toothbrush has an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end defines a handle for a user. The toothbrush also includes a plurality of bristles at the distal end. The bristles are dimensioned to enter the mouth of a human user. The pad has an outer circumference or edge. The pad further has an interior through-opening for frictionally and removably receiving the shaft of the toothbrush. The pad is fabricated at least along its circumference from an absorbent material. A method for brushing one's teeth using a toothbrush with a pad is also provided. | 11-29-2012 |
Gerald Luttrell, Blacksburg, VA US
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20140001103 | Flotation Machine Rotor | 01-02-2014 |
20150151309 | Flotation Machine Rotor - A rotor for flotation machines or flotation cells of flotation machines includes blades that are configured to provide improved bubble flow and bubble generation performance while also reducing the power requirements for rotating the rotor to generate bubble flow within a tank of a flotation cell used to generate froth. Embodiments of the rotor may also be configured to be smaller than conventional rotor designs, which may help reduce the costs of manufacturing the rotor or flotation machines using such embodiments of the rotor. | 06-04-2015 |
Gerald H. Luttrell, Blacksburg, VA US
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20080251427 | Flotation Separation Device and Method - A flotation separation system is provided for partitioning a slurry that includes a hydrophobic species which can adhere to gas bubbles formed in the slurry. The flotation separation system comprises a flotation separation cell that includes a sparger unit and a separation tank. The sparger unit has a slurry inlet for receiving slurry and a gas inlet to receive gas with at least enough pressure to allow bubbles to form in the slurry within the sparger unit. The sparger unit includes a sparging mechanism constructed to disperse gas bubbles within the slurry. The sparging mechanism sparges the gas bubbles to form a bubble dispersion so as to cause adhesion of the hydrophobic species to the gas bubbles substantially within the sparger unit while causing a pressure drop of about 10 psig or less across the sparging mechanism. The sparger unit includes a slurry outlet to discharge the slurry and the bubble dispersion into the separation tank. | 10-16-2008 |
20150108044 | Flotation Separation Device and Method - What is claimed is a flotation separation system for partitioning a slurry. The slurry includes a hydrophobic species that can adhere to gas bubbles that form within the slurry. The flotation separation system includes a flotation separation cell. The flotation separation cell has a sparger unit and a separation tank. The separation tank is constructed to allow the bubble dispersion to form a froth at the top of the slurry contained in the separation tank. The sparger unit includes a slurry inlet, a slurry outlet, a sparging mechanism, a high shear element, and a gas inlet. | 04-23-2015 |
Jason Luttrell, Louisville, CO US
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20160055400 | AVIAN DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Provided herein are detection systems and related for detecting moving objects in an airspace surrounding the detection system. In an aspect, the moving object is a flying animal and the detection system comprises a first imager and a second imager that determines position of the moving object and for moving objects within a user selected distance from the system the system determines whether the moving object is a flying animal, such as a bird or bat. The systems and methods are compatible with wind turbines to identify avian(s) of interest in airspace around wind turbines and, if necessary, take action to minimize avian strike by a wind turbine blade. | 02-25-2016 |
Lindsay G. Luttrell, Knoxville, TN US
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20120298135 | Toothbrush Having Removable Absorbent Pad - An oral care device is provided. The oral care device includes a toothbrush and an absorbent pad. The toothbrush has an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end defines a handle for a user. The toothbrush also includes a plurality of bristles at the distal end. The bristles are dimensioned to enter the mouth of a human user. The pad has an outer circumference or edge. The pad further has an interior through-opening for frictionally and removably receiving the shaft of the toothbrush. The pad is fabricated at least along its circumference from an absorbent material. A method for brushing one's teeth using a toothbrush with a pad is also provided. | 11-29-2012 |
Louis Luttrell, Mt. Pleasant, SC US
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20090023655 | Biased Ligands for Receptors Such as the PTH Receptor - Disclosed are compositions and methods for modulating the β-arrestin pathway selectively over the G protein pathway of a G protein couple receptor, such as parathyroid hormone receptor. | 01-22-2009 |
20110178015 | METHODS OF TREATMENT USING BIASED LIGANDS FOR RECEPTORS SUCH AS THE PTH RECEPTOR - Disclosed are compositions and methods for modulating the β-arrestin pathway selectively over the G protein pathway of a G protein couple receptor, such as parathyroid hormone receptor. | 07-21-2011 |
Maximilian H. Luttrell, San Francisco, CA US
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20150176998 | LOCATION-BASED OPERATING MODES - A location-aware device detects if a personal or point of interest region has been entered or exited and a current context of the device. In response, an operating mode is selected based on the region and a current context of the device. The operating mode is configurable by a user, including setting geofence parameters, context parameters and operating mode parameters. | 06-25-2015 |
Michael Luttrell, Clifton Park, NY US
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20090087381 | CHELATOR-FUNCTIONALIZED NANOPARTICLES - Provided herein are chelator-functionalized nanoparticles comprising a passive core; and an active coating that demonstrate T1 magnetic resonance pattern upon exposure to a magnetic field. Also provided are methods of making such chelator-functionalized nanoparticles as well as imaging methods using the nanoparticles. | 04-02-2009 |
Michael St. John Luttrell, Dayton, OH US
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20130303973 | DRUG STORAGE AND DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - A drug delivery device and method is disclosed. The drug delivery device may include a cutting portion configured to form a slit in a portion of eye tissue. The drug device may also include a sliding assembly configured to slide with respect to the cutting portion to deliver a biopharmaceutical device to the portion of eye tissue. | 11-14-2013 |
Michael Todd Luttrell, Canton, MI US
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20140003997 | HEAT STABLE NANOPARTICLE PREPARATIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS THEREOF | 01-02-2014 |
Michael Todd Luttrell, Niskayuna, NY US
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20130230463 | SUPERPARAMAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES WITH PEG SUBSTITUTED alpha-HYDROXY PHOSPHONATE SHELLS - The present application discloses nanoparticles, particularly nanoparticles of superparamagnetic iron oxide, which find utility in iron therapy and diagnostic imaging such as magnetic resonance (MR). The disclosed nanoparticles have been treated with an α-hydroxyphosphonic acid conjugate containing polyethylene glycol as a hydrophilic moiety to render the nanoparticles sufficiently hydrophilic to find utility in diagnostic imaging. Among the modified hydrophilic nanoparticles disclosed are those in which the hydrophilic moieties of the modifying conjugate are polyethylene oxide-based polymers and have a molecular weight greater than 5,000 dalton and less than or equal to about 30,000 daltons. Surprisingly, these nanoparticles have a more rapid and complete processing in liver of retained nanoparticles when compared to similar nanoparticles in which the PEG-based hydrophilic moiety has a molecular weight less than 5,000. | 09-05-2013 |
Michael Todd Luttrell, Clifton Park, NY US
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20090242479 | AROMATIC HALOSULFONYL ISOCYANATE COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides a polymer composition comprising structural units derived from an aromatic halosulfonyl isocyanate having structure I | 10-01-2009 |
20090242831 | AROMATIC HALOSULFONYL ISOCYANATE COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides a monomer composition comprising an aromatic halosulfonyl isocyanate having structure I | 10-01-2009 |
20100216917 | ALIPHATIC POLYCARBONATES FOR USE IN THERMOSETTING POWDER COATINGS - A thermosetting polymer material capable of being used in powder coatings. The thermosetting polymer material includes at least one hydroxyl functional aliphatic polycarbonates that is formulated and crosslinked with isocyanates to yield a thermoset organic coating material. These materials provide improved weatherability as compared to prior art powder coating materials while also being less expensive than prior art materials utilizing fluorinated polymers. | 08-26-2010 |
20110049055 | REVERSE OSMOSIS COMPOSITE MEMBRANES FOR BORON REMOVAL - Improved methods for reducing boron concentration in seawater or brackish water, while simultaneously maintaining or improving the salt rejection of membrane and flow performance of polyamide reverse osmosis (RO) membranes include contacting the water with a composite membrane comprising moieties derived from an aromatic sulfonyl halide, a heteroaromatic sulfonyl halide, a sulfinyl halide; a sulfenyl halide; a sulfuryl halide; a phosphoryl halide; a phosphonyl halide; a phosphinyl halide; a thiophosphoryl halide; a thiophosphonyl halide, an isocyanate, a urea, a cyanate, an aromatic carbonyl halide, an epoxide or a mixture thereof. | 03-03-2011 |
20110076237 | Hydroxylated Contrast Enhancement Agents - In one aspect, the present invention provides a contrast enhancement agent comprising an iron chelate having structure I | 03-31-2011 |
20110077396 | INTERMEDIATES FOR HYDROXYLATED CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT AGENTS - In one aspect, the present invention provides a protected ligand precursor having structure XX | 03-31-2011 |
20110077417 | Intermediates for Hydroxylated Contrast Enhancement Agents - In one aspect, the present invention provides a protected ligand precursor having structure XXI | 03-31-2011 |
20120156141 | NANOPARTICLE COMPOSITION AND ASSOCIATED METHODS THEREOF - A nanoparticle composition is provided, wherein the composition comprises a nanoparticulate metal oxide; and a phosphorylated polyol comprising at least two phosphate groups. The polyol comprises one or more hydrophilic groups selected from the group consisting of polyethylene ether moieties, polypropylene ether moieties, polybutylene ether moieties, and combinations of two or more of the foregoing hydrophilic moieties. A method of making the nanoparticle composition is also provided. The nanoparticle compositions provided by the present invention may be used as contrast agents in medical imaging techniques such as X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging. | 06-21-2012 |
20120156142 | DIAGNOSTIC AGENT COMPOSITION AND ASSOCIATED METHODS THEREOF - A diagnostic agent composition is provided which comprises a nanoparticle composition and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient. The nanoparticle composition comprises a nanoparticulate metal oxide and a phosphorylated polyol, wherein the phosphorylated polyol comprises at least two phosphate groups and one or more hydrophilic groups selected from the group consisting of polyethylene ether moieties, polypropylene ether moieties, polybutylene ether moieties, and combinations of two or more of the foregoing hydrophilic moieties. The disclosure provides detailed guidance on methods of making and using such diagnostic agent compositions. The diagnostic agent compositions provided by the present invention are useful as contrast agents for medical diagnostic imaging techniques such as magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and X-ray imaging. The diagnostic agent composition may be administered to a subject via a variety of techniques, among them injection, inhalation, and ingestion. | 06-21-2012 |
20120255909 | REVERSE OSMOSIS COMPOSITE MEMBRANES FOR BORON REMOVAL - Improved methods for reducing boron concentration in seawater or brackish water, while simultaneously maintaining or improving the salt rejection of membrane and flow performance of polyamide reverse osmosis (RO) membranes include contacting the water with a composite membrane comprising moieties derived from an aromatic sulfonyl halide, a heteroaromatic sulfonyl halide, a sulfinyl halide; a sulfenyl halide; a sulfuryl halide; a phosphoryl halide; a phosphonyl halide; a phosphinyl halide; a thiophosphoryl halide; a thiophosphonyl halide, an isocyanate, a urea, a cyanate, an aromatic carbonyl halide, an epoxide or a mixture thereof. | 10-11-2012 |
Mike Luttrell, Dayton, OH US
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20130144260 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE CONTROLLED DELIVERY OF OPHTHALMIC SOLUTIONS - The present disclosure is directed to an injector device for delivering an ophthalmic solution to a cornea of an eye. The device may include a base configured to contact part of the eye, and a needle connected to the base, wherein needle may deliver the ophthalmic solution to the cornea. | 06-06-2013 |
Ryan Luttrell, Louisville, CO US
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20160055400 | AVIAN DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Provided herein are detection systems and related for detecting moving objects in an airspace surrounding the detection system. In an aspect, the moving object is a flying animal and the detection system comprises a first imager and a second imager that determines position of the moving object and for moving objects within a user selected distance from the system the system determines whether the moving object is a flying animal, such as a bird or bat. The systems and methods are compatible with wind turbines to identify avian(s) of interest in airspace around wind turbines and, if necessary, take action to minimize avian strike by a wind turbine blade. | 02-25-2016 |
Stephanie Luttrell, Carlsbad, CA US
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20160045791 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT SYSTEM - A golf club incorporating an interchangeable shaft system includes a shaft, a shaft sleeve, a club head. The shaft sleeve is coupled to an end of the shaft and is received in a hosel included in the club head. The shaft sleeve is removably coupled to the club head. Hosel and shaft sleeve alignment features provide discrete orientations between the shaft and club head. | 02-18-2016 |
20160101328 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH FLEXURE - A golf club head including a crown, a sole, a hosel, a face and a flexure. The face is configured to provide varying stiffness while minimizing the change in thickness across the face. The flexure provides compliance during an impact between the golf club head and a golf ball. | 04-14-2016 |
20160101331 | GOLF CLUB HAVING REMOVABLE WEIGHT - A golf club head is presented comprising a sole including a weight member secured to a weight mount. The weight member is preferably constructed so that it has a low profile and so that it interacts with an angled abutment portion of the weight mount to locate the weight member in the golf club head. | 04-14-2016 |
Wesley Abram Luttrell, Raleigh, NC US
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20140191972 | IDENTIFICATION AND USE OF GESTURES IN PROXIMITY TO A SENSOR - An aspect provides a method, including: operating one or more sensors to detect gesture input proximate to a surface of an input device of an information handling device, wherein the input device is configured to receive one or more input types in addition to gesture input; determining, using a processor, if the gesture input detected matches a predetermined gesture; and executing at least one response action associated with the predetermined gesture. Other aspects are described and claimed. | 07-10-2014 |
20150205426 | CONTROLLING ACTIVE INPUT AREAS OF A TOUCH SENSITIVE SURFACE - An aspect provides a method, including: activating, using a processor, a touch sensitive surface; accepting user inputs to the touch sensitive surface; detecting, using a processor, a deactivation event; and deactivating, using a processor, a portion of the touch sensitive surface such that the portion is unresponsive to touch input following detection of the deactivation event; wherein the deactivating deactivates one or more portions of the touch sensitive surface for one or more users; and wherein at least one other portion of the touch sensitive surface remains active. Other aspects are described and claimed. | 07-23-2015 |
20150253956 | PRESENTING INDICATION OF INPUT TO A TOUCH-ENABLED PAD ON TOUCH-ENABLED PAD - In one aspect, an apparatus includes a housing, a touch-enabled pad coupled to the housing, a processor, and a memory accessible to the processor. The memory bears instructions executable by the processor to receive input to the touch-enabled pad and to present an indication of the input on the touch-enabled pad. | 09-10-2015 |
20150331654 | DISPLAYING IMAGES ACROSS MULTIPLE DISPLAYS - An aspect provides a method, including: receiving, using a processor, data to be displayed across at least two hingedly coupled display devices; determining, using a processor, the display mode of the data, the display mode being selected from the group consisting of an occluded mode and a non-occluded mode; in the occluded mode, processing, using a processor, the data to occlude pixels of the data based upon the determined display mode, the pixels being occluded at a location where a physical separation exists between the at least two hingedly coupled display devices; and displaying, using the at least two hingedly coupled display devices, the data according to the display mode determined. Other aspects are described and claimed. | 11-19-2015 |
20160063338 | DEVICE WITH CAMERA AT OR NEAR JUNCTION OF FIRST PANEL AND SECOND PANEL - In one aspect, a device includes a first panel at least bearing a keyboard, a second panel at least bearing a display and which is coupled to the first panel at least at a junction, and at least one camera disposed on the device at or near the junction of the first panel and the second panel. | 03-03-2016 |