公开(公告)号：US20130048089A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：US13695081

申请日：2011-04-29

Applicant: Nils B. Adey ,  Rob Parry ,  James Kelland ,  Kevin Sullivan

Inventor： Nils B. Adey ,  Rob Parry ,  James Kelland ,  Kevin Sullivan

IPC: G01N1/28 ,  F17D1/00 ,  C40B40/00

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for automating laboratory protocols utilizing cooperative efforts between differing components including fluidics, agitation and thermal control for processing a wide variety of disparate laboratory protocols are provided. In one aspect, a sample processing module is provided, including a housing configured to accommodate a pre-identified sample process, a temperature input capable of interfacing with a temperature controller, a fluid input capable of interfacing with an input fluid controller, a fluid output capable of interfacing with an output fluid controller, and a standardized agitation connector capable of interfacing with an agitator. A control system interfaces with the temperature input, fluid input, fluid output, and agitation connector to enable the system to perform laboratory protocols that require complex, sequential fluidic steps in association with the temperature and agitation control.

Abstract translation: 提供了使用不同组件之间的协作努力自动化实验室协议的系统，设备和方法，包括用于处理各种不同实验室协议的流体学，搅拌和热控制。 在一个方面，提供了一种样品处理模块，其包括被配置为容纳预先识别的样品过程的壳体，能够与温度控制器接口的温度输入，能够与输入流体控制器接口的流体输入，流体输出 能够与输出流体控制器接口，以及能够与搅拌器接口的标准化搅拌连接器。 控制系统与温度输入，流体输入，流体输出和搅拌连接器接口，使系统能够执行实验室协议，这些实验室协议需要与温度和搅拌控制相关联的复杂的，顺序的流程步骤。

公开(公告)号：US20100256222A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-07

申请号：US12601506

申请日：2008-05-22

Applicant: Melissa Kelley ,  Amanda Birmingham ,  Jon Karpilow ,  Anastasia Khvorova ,  Kevin Sullivan

Inventor： Melissa Kelley ,  Amanda Birmingham ,  Jon Karpilow ,  Anastasia Khvorova ,  Kevin Sullivan

IPC: A61K31/7088 ,  C07H21/02 ,  C12N15/63 ,  C12N5/10 ,  C12Q1/68

CPC classification number: C12N15/113 ,  C12N15/111 ,  C12N2310/141 ,  C12N2310/531 ,  C12N2320/30 ,  C12N2330/30 ,  C12Q1/6869

Abstract: The present disclosure provides non-naturally occurring miR-196a-2 miRNAs and non-naturally occurring miR-204 miRNAs. The non-naturally occurring miRNAs of the disclosure have mature strand sequences distinct from their endogenous counterparts. The disclosure also provides methods of selecting mature strand sequences that function optimally in non-naturally occurring miR-196a-2 miRNAs. The methods and compositions of the disclosure may be used to mediate gene silencing via the RNAi pathway.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供非天然存在的miR-196a-2 miRNA和非天然存在的miR-204 miRNA。 本公开的非天然存在的miRNA具有与其内源对应物不同的成熟链序列。 本公开还提供了选择在非天然存在的miR-196a-2 miRNA中最佳起作用的成熟链序列的方法。 本公开的方法和组合物可用于通过RNAi途径介导基因沉默。

公开(公告)号：US07360693B1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-22

申请号：US11458881

申请日：2006-07-20

Applicant: Kevin Sullivan

Inventor： Kevin Sullivan

IPC: G06K5/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0215 ,  G06Q30/0226 ,  G06Q30/0277 ,  G06Q40/00

Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus and method for a card payment instrument providing that a share of program profits above a pre-designated level is returned to participating recipients at pre-designated intervals such as annually. Participants respond to an offer to participate in the mutual benefit program. After admission to the program, the card issuer tracks the performance according to the desired performance metric for the participants. At certain intervals, such as yearly, the card issuer reports out the financial performance for the period. If the performance exceeded the pre-designated threshold performance, then returns are distributed to participants according to a share methodology. The share methodology can provide that returns are allocated among participants according to various criteria, such as based on non-financial criteria including: periods of inactivity and financial criteria including: spending volume, finance charges, and so forth.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括一种用于卡支付工具的装置和方法，该装置和方法规定，超过预定级别的程序利益份额以每个预先指定的间隔返回给参与的接收者。 参与者回应参与互惠计划的优惠。 卡片发行商入场后，根据参与者所需的表现指标，追踪演出情况。 在一定的时间间隔内，如每年，发卡机构报告期内的财务业绩。 如果表现超出了预先指定的阈值表现，那么根据分享方法将回报分配给参与者。 分享方法可以根据各种标准分配参与者的回报，例如基于非财务标准，包括：不活动期和财务标准，包括：支出量，财务费用等。

公开(公告)号：US20080073438A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：US11801706

申请日：2007-05-10

Applicant: Bo Gu ,  Jonathan Ehrmann ,  Donald Svetkoff ,  Steven Cahill ,  Kevin Sullivan

Inventor： Bo Gu ,  Jonathan Ehrmann ,  Donald Svetkoff ,  Steven Cahill ,  Kevin Sullivan

IPC: G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G06K1/126 ,  B23K26/0624 ,  B23K26/0676 ,  B23K26/355 ,  B23K26/361 ,  B23K26/40 ,  B23K2103/50 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B41M5/24 ,  H01L23/544 ,  H01L2223/54406 ,  H01L2223/54413 ,  H01L2223/54426 ,  H01L2223/54433 ,  H01L2223/54453 ,  H05K1/0266 ,  H05K3/0026

Abstract: A laser-based method and system for processing targeted surface material and article produced thereby are provided. The system processes the targeted surface material within a region of a workpiece while avoiding undesirable changes to adjacent non-targeted material. The system includes a primary laser subsystem including a primary laser source for generating a pulsed laser output including at least one pulse having a wavelength and a pulse width less than 1 ns. A delivery subsystem irradiates the targeted surface material of the workpiece with the pulsed laser output including the at least one pulse to texture the targeted surface material. The pulsed laser output has sufficient total fluence to initiate ablation within at least a portion of the targeted surface material and the pulse width is short enough such that the region and the non-targeted material surrounding the material are substantially free of slag.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种基于激光的方法和系统，用于处理目标表面材料和由此产生的制品。 系统在工件的区域内处理目标表面材料，同时避免对相邻的非目标材料的不期望的改变。 该系统包括主激光子系统，其包括用于产生包括具有小于1ns的波长和脉冲宽度的至少一个脉冲的脉冲激光输出的主激光源。 递送子系统用包括至少一个脉冲的脉冲激光输出来照射工件的目标表面材料以对目标表面材料进行织构。 脉冲激光输出具有足够的总注量以在目标表面材料的至少一部分内引发消融，并且脉冲宽度足够短，使得围绕材料的区域和非靶材料基本上不含渣。

公开(公告)号：US20080022911A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-31

申请号：US11830158

申请日：2007-07-30

Applicant: Kevin Sullivan

Inventor： Kevin Sullivan

IPC: B63B1/00

CPC classification number: B63B3/48 ,  B63B17/00 ,  B63B2003/485 ,  B63B2017/0072

Abstract: Pontoon boat assemblies and methods stabilized against rolling, pitching, or g-forces via, at least in part, a mechanical or electronic means are discussed.

Abstract translation: 讨论了至少部分地通过机械或电子手段稳定的滚动，俯仰或g力的浮船组件和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070221066A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-27

申请号：US11387156

申请日：2006-03-23

Applicant: Kevin Sullivan ,  Ian Tinkler ,  Geoffrey Smith ,  Darius Dilmaghani ,  Finn Brudevold

Inventor： Kevin Sullivan ,  Ian Tinkler ,  Geoffrey Smith ,  Darius Dilmaghani ,  Finn Brudevold

IPC: A47J31/00

CPC classification number: A47J31/3695 ,  A47J31/3633

Abstract: A beverage forming system includes an actuator and first and second portions that are movable relative to each other between open and closed positions. The first and second portions include a cartridge receiving portion to accept a cartridge for forming a beverage, e.g., a disposable single serve cartridge. A first linkage member may be fixed to the actuator and physically contact a second linkage member that may be fixed to the first or second portion (or to a frame that supports the first and second portions). Movement of the actuator may cause movement of the first and second linkage members relative to each other, thereby causing relative movement of the first and second portions between open and closed positions.

Abstract translation: 饮料形成系统包括致动器以及在打开位置和关闭位置之间可相对于彼此移动的第一和第二部分。 第一和第二部分包括用于接收用于形成饮料的盒的盒接收部分，例如一次性单一服务盒。 第一连杆构件可以固定到致动器并物理地接触可固定到第一或第二部分（或支撑第一和第二部分的框架）的第二连杆构件。 致动器的移动可能导致第一和第二连杆构件相对于彼此的移动，从而导致第一和第二部分在打开位置和闭合位置之间的相对运动。

公开(公告)号：US07086586B1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-08

申请号：US10853107

申请日：2004-05-26

Applicant: Kevin Sullivan

Inventor： Kevin Sullivan

IPC: G06F17/60

CPC classification number: G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0215 ,  G06Q30/0226 ,  G06Q30/0277 ,  G06Q40/00

Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus and method for a card payment instrument providing that a share of program profits above a pre-designated level is returned to participating consumers at pre-designated intervals such as annually. Customers respond to an offer to participate in the mutual benefit program. After admission to the program, the card issuer tracks the performance according to the desired financial metric for the participating cardholders. At certain intervals, such as yearly, the card issuer reports out the financial performance for the period. If the financial performance exceeded the pre-designated threshold performance, then returns are distributed to participating cardholders according to a share methodology. The share methodology can provide that returns are allocated among participating cardholders according to various criteria, such as based on spending volume, finance charges, and so forth.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括一种用于卡支付工具的装置和方法，该设备和方法规定，超过预定级别的程序利益份额以每个预先指定的间隔返回给参与的消费者。 客户回应参与互惠计划的优惠。 卡片发行商入场后将根据参与持卡人的理想财务指标跟踪表现。 在一定的时间间隔内，如每年，发卡机构报告期内的财务业绩。 如果财务业绩超过预先设定的门槛表现，则按照股票方法分配给参与持卡人。 分享方法可以根据各种标准（如基于支出量，财务费用等），为参与持卡人分配回报。

公开(公告)号：US06941279B1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-06

申请号：US09511362

申请日：2000-02-23

Applicant: Kevin Sullivan

Inventor： Kevin Sullivan

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06F17/60

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/105 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q40/04

Abstract: A computerized method and system for implementing such method, the method comprising establishing a card payment instrument account for an approved customer and an investment account for the benefit of the approved customer. A rebate is calculated periodically based on credit card usage and the rebate is applied to fund the investment account periodically. The rebate is the only funding of the investment account accomplished through the card payment instrument account.

Abstract translation: 一种用于实现这种方法的计算机化方法和系统，所述方法包括为获得批准的客户的利益建立用于已批准客户的卡支付工具账户和投资账户。 根据信用卡使用情况定期计算回扣，并定期回馈投资账户。 退款是通过卡支付工具账户完成的投资账户的唯一资金。

公开(公告)号：US06854400B2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-15

申请号：US10353266

申请日：2003-01-29

Applicant: Kevin Sullivan

Inventor： Kevin Sullivan

IPC: B60P1/00 ,  B61D3/02 ,  B61D3/04 ,  B62D33/04 ,  E05D1/02 ,  E05D7/10

CPC classification number: E05D7/1066 ,  B60P1/00 ,  B61D3/02 ,  B61D3/04 ,  B62D33/042 ,  E05D1/02 ,  E05D7/1072 ,  E05D7/1077 ,  E05Y2900/516 ,  Y10T16/52 ,  Y10T16/5329

Abstract: A hinge and support system for supporting cargo in a freight compartment is provided. The system includes a hinge member, associated with a deck panel, which has at least one flexible projection. The hinge member mates with a support member having a pocket for which the hinge member's flexible projections can be snapped into and retained within so as to allow pivotal movement of the hinge member with respect to the support member. The hinge member is also movably supported by the deck panel so that the hinge member can move relative to the deck panel when the deck panel is deployed. The support member includes one ledge which engages the deck panel when deployed and a second ledge which engages the panel when stowed upright so as to substantially isolate the hinge member from the weight of the deck panel and items placed on it. The hinge structure can be utilized in other contexts.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于在货物舱中支撑货物的铰链和支撑系统。 该系统包括与甲板面板相关联的铰链构件，其具有至少一个柔性突起。 铰链构件与具有凹口的支撑构件配合，所述铰链构件的柔性突起可以卡入并保持在其中，以允许铰链构件相对于支撑构件枢转运动。 铰链构件也可由甲板面板移动地支撑，使得当甲板面板展开时，铰链构件可相对于甲板板移动。 支撑构件包括当展开时与甲板面板接合的一个凸缘和当竖直收起时接合面板的第二凸缘，从而基本上将铰链构件与甲板面板的重量和放置在其上的物品隔离开来。 铰链结构可以在其他情况下使用。

公开(公告)号：US10179287B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-15

申请号：US14116611

申请日：2012-05-09

Applicant: E. Webb Stacy ,  Kevin Sullivan ,  Paul Picciano ,  Can Keskin

Inventor： E. Webb Stacy ,  Kevin Sullivan ,  Paul Picciano ,  Can Keskin

IPC: A63F13/60 ,  G09B9/08 ,  G06F9/54

Abstract: Processor based systems and methods of defining a scenario event comprising the steps of identifying an event having an event attribute and generalizing the event attribute to define a generalized event whereby the generalized event is the scenario event. In some embodiments, the steps further comprise identifying a first and second event, generalizing a first and second event attribute to define a first and second generalized event and connecting the first and second generalized event in a continuous envelope to create a scenario envelope. Processor based systems and methods of monitoring an activity comprising the steps of monitoring an activity having an activity attribute and comparing the activity attribute to an event envelope to determine a status of the activity relative to the event envelope.