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Aaron M. Collins, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20110091649 | Method and apparatus for counting particles in a gas - The present disclosure describes a method and apparatus for detecting particles in a gas by saturating the gas with vapor and causing the gas to flow through a chamber with walls that are at a temperature different than the temperature of the entering gas creating a gas turbulence within the chamber resulting in the gas becoming super-saturated with vapor and causing said super-saturated vapor to condense on said particles and form droplets, which are then detected and counted by an optical light-scattering detector. | 04-21-2011 |
Adam K. Collins, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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| 20110311378 | DIAPHRAGM INSTALLATION TOOL - An air-driven dual diaphragm pump comprises a pump body with a first air passage leading to a first air cavity with a first diaphragm, a second air passage leading to a second air cavity with a second diaphragm, and a reciprocating shaft which connects the first and second diaphragms. A diaphragm installation tool for the dual diaphragm pump comprises a plate which fits atop the pump body. A groove in a surface of the plate opposite from and nonadjacent to the pump body extends from the location of the first air passage to the location of the second air passage. A hole located within the groove at the location of either the first air passage or the second air passage extends through the plate. Pressurized air entering the pump body is redirected by the groove and the hole to always enter the first air passage, rather than the second, thereby slowly filling the first air cavity and positioning the second diaphragm for installation. | 12-22-2011 |
Brian D. Collins, Chaska, MN US
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| 20090250072 | Magnetic Earplug - An earplug includes a body, a post and a magnet. The body is made of a pliable material and includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is shaped to be positioned proximal to the user's middle ear and a distal end is shaped to be exposed to the external environment of the user's outer ear when the body is inserted into the user's ear canal. The post is at least partially embedded within the body and includes a first end, a second end and a socket located at one of the first and the second ends. The magnet is positioned in the socket of the post and is capable of producing a permanent magnetic field. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20110140903 | HUMAN WASTE BAG OVERFLOW ALARM - An alarm unit for signaling impending overflow of a urine or ostomy (waste) bag includes an external magnet held at the end of an arm. An internal ferrous armature attracts the magnet which provides flux holding a switch element open when the magnet provides at least a predetermined flux to the switch. A clamp allows the user to fasten the unit to an edge of the waste bag with the bag walls between the magnet and the armature. When the bag contents reach the magnet, fluid force of the bag contents separates the magnet and the armature, causing the switch element to close and conduct power from a power supply to a signal element. The arm may be flexible. The switch element preferably comprises a reed switch controlling an electronic power switch. | 06-16-2011 |
Daniel P. Collins, Lino Lakes, MN US
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| 20090011443 | METHODS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY DETECTING BOTH MEMBERS OF A BINDING PAIR - Methods and kits for simultaneously measuring both members of a binding pair are described. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090029463 | Differentiation of Multi-Lineage Progenitor Cells to Chondrocytes - Fetal blood multi-lineage progenitor cells that are capable of a wide spectrum of transdifferentiation are described, as well as methods of differentiating the progenitor cells into chondrocytes. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090291494 | Differentiation of Multi-Lineage Progenitor Cells to Pancreatic Cells - Fetal blood multi-lineage progenitor cells that are capable of a wide spectrum of transdifferentiation are described, as well as methods of differentiating the progenitor cells into pancreatic cells. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100028851 | Multi-Lineage Progenitor Cells - Fetal blood multi-lineage progenitor cells that are capable of a wide spectrum of transdifferentiation are described. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20110274729 | IMPLANTABLE COMPOSITIONS FOR REPAIRING OSTEOCHONDRAL DEFECTS - Compositions are described that are suitable for implantation in a human and that contain a scaffold housing cells having an osteocytic phenotype and, attached to the scaffold, cartilage material containing a population of chondrocytes. | 11-10-2011 |
Douglas A. Collins, Rochester, MN US
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| 20090060837 | COBALAMIN CONJUGATES USEFUL AS ANTITUMOR AGENTS - The invention provides cobalamin compounds linked to a neutron capture therapy target (e.g. Boron-10 or Gadolinium-157), and optionally linked to a detectable moiety, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods for using the compounds in medical diagnosis and therapy. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090162281 | Radionuclide labeling of Vitamin B12 and Co-enzymes thereof - A compound useful for in vivo imaging of organs and tumors is provided of formula: | 06-25-2009 |
Melanie L. Collins, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20080269676 | High flow rate infusion with extraction assist - An infusion unit includes a heating unit with opposed heating plates. A heat exchanger has a fluid flow path receivable between the heating plates to which heat is conducted by contact with the heating plates. Infusate flowing under pressure through the fluid flow path is heated by conduction from the heating plates through the fluid container. When the flow of infusate is stopped or interrupted, infusate trapped in the heat exchanger is displaced to a reservoir in the heat exchanger. Displacement of the trapped infusate reduces friction between the fluid container and the heating plates, which assists in extraction of the heat exchanger from the heating unit. | 10-30-2008 |
Ryan J. Collins, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20100174350 | NOVEL MEDICAL DEVICE CONDUCTOR JUNCTIONS - A method for making an elongate medical device includes coupling a conductive fitting to an elongate conductor and providing an opening through an insulative layer in proximity to the fitting in order to expose the fitting. | 07-08-2010 |
Timothy R. Collins, Chaska, MN US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
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| 20090250072 | Magnetic Earplug - An earplug includes a body, a post and a magnet. The body is made of a pliable material and includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is shaped to be positioned proximal to the user's middle ear and a distal end is shaped to be exposed to the external environment of the user's outer ear when the body is inserted into the user's ear canal. The post is at least partially embedded within the body and includes a first end, a second end and a socket located at one of the first and the second ends. The magnet is positioned in the socket of the post and is capable of producing a permanent magnetic field. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20110140903 | HUMAN WASTE BAG OVERFLOW ALARM - An alarm unit for signaling impending overflow of a urine or ostomy (waste) bag includes an external magnet held at the end of an arm. An internal ferrous armature attracts the magnet which provides flux holding a switch element open when the magnet provides at least a predetermined flux to the switch. A clamp allows the user to fasten the unit to an edge of the waste bag with the bag walls between the magnet and the armature. When the bag contents reach the magnet, fluid force of the bag contents separates the magnet and the armature, causing the switch element to close and conduct power from a power supply to a signal element. The arm may be flexible. The switch element preferably comprises a reed switch controlling an electronic power switch. | 06-16-2011 |
Timothy R. Collins, Waconia, MN US
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| 20090084264 | REMOVAL OF TOXIC AIRBORNE PARTICLES IN WAXING APPLICATIONS - Systems are described for use in removing toxic airborne contaminants from a waxing environment where wax is being applied to sporting equipment. The systems include a base, at least one platform coupled to the base and an airflow generator. The at least one platform is configured to securely receive sporting equipment to be waxed. Each platform includes a first surface that is in contact with the waxing environment, an opposing second surface and at least one opening that extends between the first and second surfaces of each platform. The airflow generator is configured to generate an airflow for pulling harmful airborne contaminants through the at least one opening in each platform in a direction from the first surface to the second surface. | 04-02-2009 |