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Charles M. Hubbs, Baton Rouge, LA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100238551SURGICAL MICROSCOPE DRAPE LENS FOR REDUCING GLARE - A lens drape for a surgical microscope includes a drape and a lens assembly attached to the drape. The lens assembly includes a drape ring and a lens ring holding a lens. The drape is attached to the drape ring. The lens ring holds the lens at an acute angle. The lens ring is also rotatable on the drape ring. The angle of the lens, and the ability to rotate the lens, allows for reduction of glare during surgery performed using a microscope.09-23-2010

Charlie Hubbs, Dalton, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090047495Silicone-impregnated foam product and method for producing same - The present invention relates to products having a foam carrier or substrate, and particularly to such products employing a reticulated polyurethane foam carrier impregnated with silicone polymer. The present invention also relates to a method of producing these silicone-impregnated foam products.02-19-2009
20110111196Silicone-impregnated foam product with fillers and method for producing same - A resilient structure comprising a carrier layer of open-cell, resilient urethane foam material. The foam material is substantially completely and uniformly impregnated with an impregnant comprising silicone. The impregnant is cured after said impregnation to produce a foamed, open cell, resilient structure wherein the open cells thereof partially comprise the carrier layer of urethane foam material and the silicone includes a filler. A method for producing a resilient structure comprising applying silicone onto a carrier layer of open-cell, resilient urethane foam material, substantially completely and uniformly impregnating the carrier layer with the silicone, and curing the silicone to produce a foamed open-cell, resilient structure wherein the open cells thereof partially comprise the foam material, wherein the structure exhibits properties of the silicone, and wherein the silicone includes a filler.05-12-2011

David Hubbs, Louisville, KY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100146814Vibratory Flash Dryer - An apparatus for drying and conveying a material includes a vibratory fluid bed dryer having a perforated drying deck on which material is deposited, said fluid bed dryer including a vibratory drive system capable of imparting a variable angle vibratory force to the deck. A flash dryer is also provided, having a fan and heater for supplying hot air through the fluid bed dryer deck and a cyclone for collecting finished, dried material particles.06-17-2010

Gerald Hubbs, Louisville, KY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110004287Bifurcated Stent and Delivery System - Systems for delivering a bifurcated stent to a bifurcation site comprise catheters and/or bifurcated stents delivered therefrom.01-06-2011

Patent applications by Gerald Hubbs, Louisville, KY US

Gerald M. Hubbs, Louisville, KY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110137310RF ABLATION PROBES WITH TINE VALVES - A tissue ablation probe is provided. The tissue ablation probe comprises an elongated shaft, at least one electrode tine carried by the elongated shaft, at least one tine exit from which the electrode tine(s) can be deployed from the elongated shaft and retracted within the elongated shaft, and a sheath covering the electrode tine exit(s). The sheath may, e.g., line an exterior surface of the elongated shaft or an interior surface of the elongated shaft. The sheath has at least one tine valve (e.g., a slit) positioned over the electrode tine exit(s) and configured to open when the electrode tine is deployed and to close when the electrode tine(s) is retracted. In one embodiment, the tine valve(s) is configured to open in response to pressure exerted during deployment of the electrode tine(s). In another embodiment, the tine valve(s) is configured to hinder the entry of biological material within the elongated shaft. In one embodiment, the sheath is pliable, such that the tine valve(s) can more easily hinder the entry of the biological material.06-09-2011

Gerald M. Hubbs, Bloomington, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080255553RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION DEVICE - A RF ablation device includes a probe assembly that has an elongate cannula having a lumen disposed interiorly of an external wall of the cannula. The elongate cannula includes a plurality of slots formed within the external wall that provide access to the lumen. The probe assembly includes an electrode member that is slidably disposed within the elongate cannula, the electrode member including a plurality of tines configured for passage through the plurality of slots. The slots are disposed in a staggered arrangement or pattern about the external wall of the cannula. The staggered arrangement of slots may be used in a monopolar or bipolar arrangement of the electrodes on the cannula. A bipolar arrangement of electrodes using the staggered configuration produces larger ablation areas in a shorter period of time as compared to prior designs.10-16-2008

Irma Hubbs, Port Orange, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100259915Window light box with blind - A window light box with blind. A light source within the light box provides light through a front aperture. A blind is mounted to a light box front, and is extendable over the front aperture. The blind and/or light source may be colored; the blind may be opaque, translucent, or transparent. The light source is electrically connected to a power source through a switch, which may be an ON/OFF dimmer switch. An alternate embodiment is disclosed wherein the light source is electrically connected to a power source through a switching receiver, and a remote controls the receiver. A battery back-up is disclosed to power the light source in the event of power source interruption. The light source may be fluorescent, incandescent, serpentine lighting, a Christmas light string, LED, or other appropriate light source.10-14-2010

Jed Hubbs, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100010041DIFLUORINATED PIPERIDINES FOR TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED CONDITIONS - Compounds of formula (I). Selectively inhibit production of Aβ(1-42) and hence find use in treatment of diseases associated with deposition of β-amyloid in the brain.01-14-2010
20100093665SILYLATED PIPERIDINE DERIVATIVES - Compounds of formula I: I wherein at least one of R4 and R5 comprises Si(R6)3 as a substituent selectively attenuate production of Aβ(1-42) and hence find use in treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related conditions.04-15-2010

Jed L. Hubbs, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090069250Inhibitors of Histone Deacetylase - The present invention relates to a novel class of compounds. These compounds can inhibit histone deacetylase and are suitable for use in selectively inducing terminal differentiation, and arresting cell growth and/or apoptosis of neoplastic cells, thereby inhibiting proliferation of such cells. Thus, the compounds of the present invention are useful in treating a patient having a tumor characterized by proliferation of neoplastic cells. The compounds of the invention may also be useful in the prevention and treatment of TRX-mediated diseases, such as autoimmune, allergic and inflammatory diseases, and in the prevention and/or treatment of diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), such as neurodegenerative diseases. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the instant invention and sale dosing regimens of these pharmaceutical compositions, which are easy to follow, and which result in a therapeutically effective amount of these compounds in vivo.03-12-2009
20100048623PIPERIDINES AND RELATED COMPOUNDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - Compounds of formula (I) are modulators of gamma-secretase, and hence are useful in treatment of Alzheimer's disease.02-25-2010

Jed Lee Hubbs, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090069391Benzothiophene hydroxamic acid derivatives - The present invention relates to a novel class of hydroxamic acid derivatives. The hydroxamic acid compounds can be used to treat cancer. The hydroxamic acid compounds can also inhibit histone deacetylase and are suitable for use in selectively inducing terminal differentiation, and arresting cell growth and/or apoptosis of neoplastic cells, thereby inhibiting proliferation of such cells. Thus, the compounds of the present invention are useful in treating a patient having a tumor characterized by proliferation of neoplastic cells. The compounds of the invention are also useful in the prevention and treatment of TRX-mediated diseases, such as autoimmune, allergic and inflammatory diseases, and in the prevention and/or treatment of diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), such as neurodegenerative diseases. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the hydroxamic acid derivatives and safe dosing regimens of these pharmaceutical compositions, which are easy to follow, and which result in a therapeutically effective amount of the hydroxamic acid derivatives in vivo.03-12-2009
20090082308Benzothiophene derivatives - The present invention relates to a novel class of benzothiophene amide derivatives. The hydroxamic acid compounds can be used to treat cancer. The benzothiophene amide compounds can also inhibit histone deacetylase and are suitable for use in selectively inducing terminal differentiation, and arresting cell growth and/or apoptosis of neoplastic cells, thereby inhibiting proliferation of such cells. Thus, the compounds of the present invention are useful in treating a patient having a tumor characterized by proliferation of neoplastic cells. The compounds of the invention may also be useful in the prevention and treatment of TRX-mediated diseases, such as autoimmune, allergic and inflammatory diseases, and in the prevention and/or treatment of diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), such as neurodegenerative diseases. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the hydroxamic acid derivatives and safe dosing regimens of these pharmaceutical compositions, which are easy to follow, and which result in a therapeutically effective amount of the hydroxamic acid derivatives in vivo.03-26-2009

Jonathan W. Hubbs, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090317195SOIL CONDITIONER - Disclosed are soil conditioning products comprising: (1) one or more of an oil, a polymeric binder, a wax and a gel, or (2) a carrier and one or more of an oil, a polymeric binder, a wax and a gel. The wax is preferably a soy wax and the oil is preferably a soy oil. The invention further includes surface materials comprising a soil and a soil conditioning product according to the invention. Other materials may be added to any of these soil conditioning products or surface materials. If a carrier is used the soil conditioning product may be added to soil as a granular material, rather than as a gel or liquid.12-24-2009
20100088957NATURAL TURF WITH BINDER - A playing surface according to the invention includes turf, sand, fibers and organic binder, wherein the playing surface may be harvested in rolls. A field including the playing surface may have a sand base layer.04-15-2010

Patent applications by Jonathan W. Hubbs, Phoenix, AZ US

Jonathon W. Hubbs, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100216639GYPSUM SOIL CONDITIONER - Soil conditioning products according to the invention preferably include gypsum and organic binder. One or more of an oil, a polymeric binder, a gel, fibers and wax could also be included. The invention further includes surface materials comprising a soil and a soil conditioning product according to the invention. Other materials may be added to any of these soil conditioning products or surface materials.08-26-2010

Michael E. Hubbs, Berlin Center, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100193665MOLD TOP INSULATING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE - An ingot mold top comprising a base having a pair of side walls, each side wall having a first end and a second end, each of the first ends terminating in an angled portion and the second ends connected by a first end wall, a wedge having an end wall and a pair of side walls, the pair of side walls extending generally perpendicularly away from the end wall, and wherein the wedge pair of side walls each terminate in an angled portion and the base and wedge completely encompass an interior periphery of a mold.08-05-2010

Ralph Hubbs, Brooklyn, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080308168COMPACT HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR - A lightweight, optimally efficient, easily serviced, piston-in-sleeve high pressure accumulator is provided. The accumulator includes one or more cylindrical composite pressure vessel separate end cap manifolds. A piston slidably disposed in a thin impermeable internal sleeve in the accumulator separates two chambers, one adapted for containing a working fluid and the other adapted for containing gas under pressure. Gas is provided in a volume between the impermeable internal sleeve and the composite pressure vessel wall. Additional gas is optionally provided in gas cylinders. Further components are provided for withstanding harmful effects of radial flexing of the composite vessel wall under high pressures, and from stresses present in use in mobile applications such as with a hydraulic power system for a hydraulic hybrid motor vehicle.12-18-2008

William O. Hubbs, Cedar Hill, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110235143Precision scan sphere - A precision scan sphere designed for use in conjunction with scanner technology, and includes a full or partial sphere, having a laser detecting surface, and which can be mounted by a shank into a holder, or held by a steel insert that may be applied to a sphere mount, during its application and usage. Because of the reduction and size of the insert, as applied to the bottom of the scan sphere, as an example, a 2.375 inch diameter sphere can mount directly to a 1.5 inch sphere mount, during its application and usage.09-29-2011