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Andrew David Abell, Christchuch NZ

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110021434Macrocyclic Cysteine Protease Inhibitors and Compositions Thereof - The present invention provides a novel class of macrocyclic compounds, which are useful as cysteine protease inhibitors. Also provided are novel intermediates and methods of preparing the compounds. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The compounds and compositions are useful in methods of treating or preventing one or more diseases associated with cysteine protease activity, particularly those associated with calpain activity.01-27-2011

Bradley David Abell, Stuttgart DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090026248METHOD FOR SOLDERING COMPONENTS - The invention relates to a method for soldering components, in particular heat exchanger, in particular made of aluminium materials, aluminium alloys or wrought alloys, in a soldering furnace, in particular a continuous soldering furnace or a batch-type soldering furnace, which comprises a muffle, which is flushed with protective gas in order to create a protective atmosphere. In order to make the production of soldered components easier, during the soldering of the components the muffle is supplied with such a greatly increased amount of gas, in particular protective gas or reaction gas, that a low-oxygen protective atmosphere is created.01-29-2009

Chris Abell, Huntingburg, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110315838APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR CONNECTING MODULAR OFFICE FURNITURE COMPONENTS - Apparatuses and methods for connecting office furniture components are disclosed. One embodiment includes a two-piece bracket that attaches a vertical panel adjacent to and extending upward from the top of a second vertical panel, the bracket forming two channels having openings in opposite directions. Another embodiment includes a two-piece bracket that holds two vertical wall panels together, the bracket including a U-shaped member and an L-shaped member connected to one another to form an S-shaped member. Another embodiment includes a two-piece bracket that receives the edge of a panel in a channel between the two pieces and includes a contact surface between the two pieces that is angled to increase the pressure exerted on the panel. Still another embodiment includes a two-piece bracket that holds a shelf atop a wall panel and includes an L-shaped member and a T-shaped member that connect to form a Π-shaped member.12-29-2011

Chris Abell, Cambridgeshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120091004MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS - This invention relates to microfluidic systems and more particularly to methods and apparatus for accessing the contents of micro droplets (04-19-2012

Chris Abell, Cambridge GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100210479METHOD OF SYNTHESIS AND TESTING OF COMINATORIAL LIBRARIES USING MICROCAPSULES - Methods for use in the synthesis and identification of molecules which bind to a target component of a biological system or modulate the activity of a target are described.08-19-2010
20120010098SELECTION BY COMPARTMENTALISED SCREENING - The invention describes a method for the identification of compounds which bind to a target component of a biochemical system or modulate the activity of the target, by compartmentalizing the compounds into microcapsules together with the target, such that only a subset of the repertoire is represented in multiple copies in any one microcapsules; and identifying the compound which binds to or modulates the activity of the target. The invention enables the screening of large repertoires of molecules which can serve as leads for drug development.01-12-2012
20120010107SELECTION BY COMPARTMENTALISED SCREENING - The invention describes a method for the identification of compounds which bind to a target component of a biochemical system or modulate the activity of the target, by compartmentalizing the compounds into microcapsules together with the target, such that only a subset of the repertoire is represented in multiple copies in any one microcapsules; and identifying the compound which binds to or modulates the activity of the target. The invention enables the screening of large repertoires of molecules which can serve as leads for drug development.01-12-2012

Patent applications by Chris Abell, Cambridge GB

David C. Abell, Madison, AL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100070670Computer One-Way Data Link - Two computers are serially connected by a one-way cable connection allowing data to be transmitted from the first computer to the second computer, but making it physically impossible to transmit data from the second computer to the first computer. A serial port of the first computer has a transmitting pin in hard-wired communication with a receiving pin of a serial port of the second computer. The grounding pins of the respective serial ports of the first and second computers are hard-wired connected. The invention uses a two-conductor BNC coaxial connection cable and connecting adapters.03-18-2010

David Garland Abell, Delaplane, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100224516Methods and Apparatus for Prepaid Card Packaging - Techniques for providing cost effective and tamper evident prepaid card packaging are described. By forming a cutout in a panel of the prepaid card packaging, covering the cutout with a material such as red glassine, and aligning an activation bar code or other indicia on the card with the cutout when mounting the card within the packaging, the security of the activation indicia can be better maintained. After purchase, the bar code can be scanned through the red glassine but prior to purchase, the red glassine prevents photocopying.09-09-2010
20110251037Methods and Apparatus for Prepaid Card Packaging - Techniques for providing cost effective and tamper evident prepaid card packaging are described. By forming a cutout in a panel of the prepaid card packaging, covering the cutout with a material such as red glassine, and aligning an activation bar code or other indicia on the card with the cutout when mounting the card within the packaging, the security of the activation indicia can be better maintained. After purchase, the bar code can be scanned through the red glassine but prior to purchase, the red glassine prevents photocopying.10-13-2011

Jeffrey A. Abell, Rochester Hills, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100278375SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A POSITION FOR AN ADDENDUM MESH NODE - Systems and Methods are provided for determining a position of an addendum mesh node disposed between a part mesh boundary and a binder mesh boundary with respect to a first plane. The method includes selecting a first point on the part mesh boundary and a second point on the binder mesh boundary having positions with respect to the first plane that are disposed on a control line which also intersects the position of the addendum mesh node with respect to the first plane, identifying a plurality of control points having positions with respect to the first plane that are disposed on the control line, and generating an interpolated curve that intersects the first point, the second point, and the plurality of control points. The method further includes adjusting the position of at least one of the plurality of control points with respect to a second plane that is substantially orthogonal to the first plane and repeating the step of generating the interpolated curve until the interpolated curve is tangentially correlated to the first point and to the second point. Finally, a position on the interpolated curve is identified that corresponds to the position of the addendum mesh node with respect to the first plane.11-04-2010
20110108181METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ONLINE QUALITY MONITORING AND CONTROL OF A VIBRATION WELDING PROCESS - A method for monitoring and controlling a vibration welding system includes collecting sensory data during formation of a welded joint using sensors positioned with respect to welding interfaces of a work piece. A host machine extracts a feature set from a welding signature collectively defined by the sensory data, compares and correlates the feature set with validated information in a library, and executes a control action(s) when the present feature set insufficiently matches the information. A welding system includes a sonotrode, sensors, and the host machine. The host machine is configured to execute the method noted above.05-12-2011

John Stuart Abell, Birmingham GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110135848TRANSPARENT CONDUCTING OXIDES - The invention provides a transparent conducting film which comprises a compound of formula (I): Zn06-09-2011

Joshua Abell, Washington, DC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110024722OPTICAL DEVICES FEATURING NONPOLAR TEXTURED SEMICONDUCTOR LAYERS - A semiconductor emitter, or a precursor therefor, has a substrate and one or more textured semiconductor layers deposited onto the substrate in a nonpolar orientation. The textured layers enhance light extraction, and the use of nonpolar orientation greatly enhances internal quantum efficiency compared to conventional devices. Both the internal and external quantum efficiencies of emitters of the invention can be 70-80% or higher. The invention provides highly efficient light emitting diodes suitable for solid state lighting.02-03-2011

Lauren Abell, Edgewater, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120078669COMPUTER-ASSISTED DATA COLLECTION, ORGANIZATION AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A work information system includes a user interface; an analysis system connected to the user interface, the analysis system comprising a plurality of analysis modules including an interactively-developed analysis module; a self-learning database connected to the analysis system; a solution development and design system connected to the self-learning database, where the solution development and design system includes modules for generating reports reflecting skills/knowledge; performance capacity; motivation self-concept; expectation/feedback; tools/processes; and rewards/motivation/incentive; an implementation system connected to the solution development and design system, the implementation system including modules for training; job aids; toolbox; policy; procedures; and a user defined module; an evaluation system; and a feedback system connecting each of the evaluation system, implementation system, solution design and development system, self-learning database, and analysis system to all precedent systems in the work information system.03-29-2012

Michael L. Abell, Bowling Green, KY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110158560INTERNAL STRAP HANDLE BAG - A bottom gusset bag includes a bottom gusset connecting a front and rear panel. The side regions of the front and rear panels are sealed to each other in a pair of side seams in a manner such that when the bag is unfilled it is flattened and when the bag is filled it is substantially a six-sided cubic shape with the bottom of the filled bag formed of the bottom gusset being substantially flat. The bottom gusset bag further includes a handle that includes a strip of material interior of the bottom gusset with the ends of the handle joined to each pair of side seams. Further, the bottom gusset bag can include weakened portions in the bottom gusset on opposing sides of the handle that, when broken, expose holes for a hand or fingers to enter the bottom gusset and wrap around the internal handle for carrying the bottom gusset bag with the bottom facing upwards.06-30-2011

Natalie M. Abell, Chicago, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100280590STENT ATTACHMENT FOR ENDOVASCULAR ANEURYSM REPAIR - The technology described herein relates to a stent graft and a method of making the stent wherein the stent comprises interconnected struts and is connected to the graft material by applying at least one band of polymer so as to cover at least a portion of at least some of the struts. A stent supported area is created by the stent's attachment to the graft material and the at least one band of polymer is applied so as to leave the majority of the stent supported area uncovered by the at least one band of polymer.11-04-2010

Paul Abell, Langley CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090301424STARTER PULL CORDS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - An improved starter pull cord for an internal combustion engine having significantly increased stiffness, resistance to wear, and strength, the starter pull cord being comprised of rope having high modulus fibers selected from the group consisting of liquid crystal polymer (LCP), aramid, and high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE). The higher stiffness of the high modulus starter pull cords of the present invention translates to greater impetus during the act of pull starting the engine, which is apt to start more quickly than with starter pull cords of the prior art. The increased strength of the high modulus starter pull cords translates to fewer breakages over the lifetime of an engine and therefore increased reliability.12-10-2009
20110239420IMPROVED LACES FOR USE WITH FOOTWEAR, SPORTS EQUIPMENT AND THE LIKE - Laces for footwear or sporting equipment comprised of yarns made from liquid crystal polymer (LCP) fibers. The laces may comprise 100% liquid crystal polymer, or may comprise between about 30% to 99% liquid crystal polymer fibers and a portion of other fibers. The laces may be solid braid construction.10-06-2011

Paul C. Abell, Leonardtown, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110138672Firearm cartridge speed loader - The firearm cartridge speed loader includes a shaft, a reload cylinder, and a rotation limit assembly at an interface between the shaft and cylinder. The reload cylinder has a plurality of pockets or chambers to hold bullet or ammunition cartridges, and the shaft includes an interference wheel configured to selectively clamp the cartridges in the pockets by simple rotation of the shaft within the limits defined by the rotation limit assembly. The rotation limit assembly includes a rotation-stop pin riding in an arcuate slot that defines the limits of shaft rotation, and a spring loaded spherical ball that selectively engages one of two detents to lock the shaft into the clamping or releasing positions, the disposition of the detents corresponding to the defined limits of the arcuate groove.06-16-2011

Robert E. S. Abell, Heidelberg CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090094734SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR BACKLIGHTING SWIMMING POOLS - Lighting systems and apparatus for a swimming pool, having a sidewall sized and shaped to define a perimeter of the swimming pool, a liner for covering the sidewall and a bottom of the swimming pool so as to create a watertight cavity for receiving water, the liner including a light-transmitting portion, and a backlighting apparatus for mounting to a generally continuous surface of the sidewall between the liner and the sidewall and configured to transmit light through the light-transmitting portion of the liner to illuminate the swimming pool. In some embodiments, the backlighting apparatus includes a housing configured for mounting on the surface of the sidewall between the liner and the sidewall, the housing having a light-transmitting front cover configured to align with the light-transmitting portion of the liner, and at least one light source sized and shaped to fit within the housing for emitting light through the front cover to illuminate the pool. In other embodiments, the backlighting apparatus includes a rear sheet portion for mounting on the surface of the sidewall between the liner and the sidewall, a light-transmitting cover sheet portion connected to the rear sheet portion, and at least one light source provided between the rear sheet portion and the cover sheet portion for emitting light through the cover sheet portion and the light-transmitting portion of the liner to illuminate the swimming pool.04-16-2009

Tamara Lynn Abell, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100083091Dynamic text escaping - In some embodiments, text that includes one or more prescribed characters is represented on a pasteboard in a plurality of representations, including an escaped representation that escapes the one or more prescribed characters so that a format of the text can be preserved when the text is pasted into a cell of a spreadsheet application that does not natively support inclusion of the one or more prescribed characters in cell content.04-01-2010

Thomas L. Abell, Ridgeland, MS US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090281634GUT PROSTHETIC - A prosthetic device for the intestine is disclosed that bypasses an enterocutaneous fistula so that the intestinal tract can properly function without bowel contents leaking onto the skin. The prosthetic device includes means to securely connect and seal it to the intestine, means to push bowel contents through it, and means to prevent the backflow of bowel contents through the digestive tract.11-12-2009