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Alison Jane Loughlin, Buckinghamshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090221022Three Dimensional Cell Culture - A method for culturing preadipocytes isolated ex vivo is described, the method including introducing preadipocytes into a three dimensional support matrix, and allowing the cells to differentiate in vitro into adipocytes within the support matrix. The matrix may be a collagen matrix. The method may be used for investigating the development of stem cells, or for investigating the response of adipocytes to stimuli. The method provides a system whereby adipocytes with biological properties resembling those in vivo can be grown in vitro.09-03-2009

John Loughlin, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110147258HEAT-SHRINKABLE HOLDER FOR ARTICLES, HEAT-SHRINKABLE PACKAGE OF ARTICLES, AND METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING HOLDERS AND PACKAGING ARTICLES - The present disclosure relates generally to a heat-shrinkable holder (06-23-2011

John M. Loughlin, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080272013HEAT-SHRINKABLE HOLDER FOR ARTICLES, HEAT-SHRINKABLE PACKAGE OF ARTICLES, HEAT-SHRINKABLE SLEEVE FOR ARTICLES, AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PACKAGING AND SLEEVING ARTICLES - A heat-shrinkable holder for securing articles, a package securing such articles using heat-shrinkable sheets, a shrinkable sleeve, and a method and device for securing such articles using heat-shrinkable sheets and sleeves are disclosed. The holder is constructed so that it is separable when desired, and may comprise the labeling or the like for an article to be packaged. Releasable fasteners such as adhesives, heat seals, and/or perforations may be employed on the sheets. If desired, articles may be individually sleeved with a heat shrinkable film blank portion, which may function as labeling.11-06-2008
20110056175Heat-Shrinkable Holder for Articles, Heat-Shrinkable Package of Articles, Heat-Shrinkable Sleeve for Articles and Method and Device for Packaging and Sleeving Articles - A heat-shrinkable holder for securing articles, a package securing such articles using heat-shrinkable sheets, a shrinkable sleeve, and a method and device for securing such articles using heat-shrinkable sheets and sleeves are disclosed. The holder is constructed so that it is separable when desired, and may comprise the labeling or the like for an article to be packaged. Releasable fasteners such as adhesives, heat seals, and/or perforations may be employed on the sheets. If desired, articles may be individually sleeved with a heat shrinkable film blank portion, which may function as labeling.03-10-2011

Mark Loughlin, Dublin IE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110025788Fluid Interconnection - In one embodiment, a fluid interconnection between a fluid container and a fluid ejector assembly includes: a first wick at an outlet from the container, the first wick having an upstream surface and a downstream surface; a second wick at an inlet to the ejector assembly, the second wick having an upstream surface and a downstream surface, the upstream surface in direct contact with the downstream surface of the first wick across substantially the entire area of the upstream surface of the second wick; and a filter in direct contact with the downstream surface of the second wick.02-03-2011

Mark Loughlin, Kilanerin IE

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20110220711PRINTER CREDIT MANAGEMENT - A printer credit management method is disclosed, the method includes receiving a code at a printer. From the code, a printer identifier and a credit value are discerned. It is determined if the printer identifier corresponds to a unique identifier assigned to the printer. Only upon a positive determination, a credit balance maintained by the printer is updated to include the credit value.09-15-2011

Mark Loughlin, Co. Wexford IE

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20120001990INK SUPPLY CONTAINER - An ink supply container includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to hold a first volume of ink and is configured to be releasably connectable to a printhead. The second portion is configured to hold a second volume of ink and is in communication with the first portion. The second portion is configured to extend over a top of at least one other ink supply container upon releasable connection of the first portion of the container to a printhead assembly.01-05-2012

Michael J. Loughlin, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080230235DOWNHOLE BRIDGE PLUG OR PACKER SETTING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - Disclosed herein is a method of elongating a setting time of a bridge plug or packer. The method includes, positioning the bridge plug or packer in a desired position within a wellbore, partially setting the bridge plug or packer with a first hydraulic pressure, controlling remotely a rate of application of a second hydraulic pressure, and completing the setting of the bridge plug or packer with the second hydraulic pressure, the second hydraulic pressure being greater than the first hydraulic pressure.09-25-2008
20090101362Anchor assembly for slickline setting tool for inflatables - Anchor assemblies for use in downhole slickline strings to set wellbore inflatables are disclosed. In one specific embodiment, an anchor assembly comprises an upper mandrel, an upper piston, radially extendable slips, a release piston in sliding engagement with a release mandrel, and a lower housing in sliding engagement with a lower mandrel. Fluid entering a bore of the anchor assembly forces the upper piston downward and extends the anchors. Thereafter, the slickline is reciprocated to pump fluid down the bore of the anchor assembly into the inflatable to prevent premature release of the inflatable. As the inflatable inflates, the lower housing is pulled downward along the lower mandrel until the inflatable is fully inflated. At a predetermined pressure after inflation of the inflatable, the anchors are retracted by actuation of the release piston so that the anchor assembly can be retrieved.04-23-2009
20090255691PERMANENT PACKER USING A SLURRY INFLATION MEDIUM - A system for forming a seal in a wellbore includes a slurry source, an expandable inflatable element, and a filter. The slurry may contain particles entrained in a fluid carrier. The filter may be configured to separate the particles from the fluid carrier to form a relatively solid body in the inflatable element. The system may include a pump configured to pressurize the slurry. The pump may flow the slurry from a surface location or from a location in the wellbore. The source may be a bailer configured to receive a pressurized fluid from the pump. The system may use a hydraulic disconnect that conveys the slurry from the source to the inflatable element. The hydraulic disconnect may be configured to disconnect the source from the inflatable element upon a predetermined pressure being reached in the inflatable element. The particles may be formed of a compressible material.10-15-2009
20100012314METHOD AND DOWNHOLE TOOL ACTUATOR - A downhole tool actuator includes, an inflatable member, a first portion on an uphole end of the inflatable member that is attachable to a first structure of a downhole tool, and a second portion on a downhole end of the inflatable member that is attachable to a second structure of the downhole tool. The actuator configured so that the second structure is movable relative to the first structure in response to movement of the second portion relative to the first portion in response to inflation of the inflatable member.01-21-2010
20110148043HIGH EXPANSION METALLIC SEAL - A downhole seal includes a seal body; two or more pips extending in a direction from the seal body associated with an intended sealing surface, the two or more pips defining nonparallel facing surfaces when in a run in position.06-23-2011
20110148044HIGH EXPANSION METALLIC SEAL - A downhole seal includes a seal body; a prominent pip having extending from the seal body; and one or more reduced prominence pips adjacent the prominent pip.06-23-2011

Patent applications by Michael J. Loughlin, Houston, TX US

Ryan Gerald Loughlin, Barbridge GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100286205WOUND CARE FORMULATION - A gel formulation for use in filling a wound cavity and delivering active ingredient thereto, having a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5, low bioadhesive strength and cohesive integrity and being a PVA borate gel including an active ingredient and a modulator to bind borate and/or PVA in aqueous solution through a mono-diol or di-diol formation and reduces the pH of PVA-borate hydrogels. A suitable modulator is a sugar alcohol such as mannitol and the active ingredient, a medicament suitable for topical application such as a local anaesthetic and/or an antibiotic.11-11-2010

Thomas Loughlin, Belfast GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090019422DEVICE CONFIGURATION AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM - A device configuration development system uses a common configuration and management database for the development of configuration and management data. A device management system for a set of devices is provided from the common and management data for the management and configuration of a set of devices. Each device in the set of devices is also provided with a subset of management and configuration data related to the device.01-15-2009