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INHIBITORS OF ACTIVIN RECEPTOR-LIKE KINASE

Publication number: 20240158398

Abstract: Described herein are compounds that inhibit ALK2 and its mutants, pharmaceutical compositions including such compounds, and methods of using such compounds and compositions.

Type: Application

Filed: April 20, 2023

Publication date: May 16, 2024

Inventors: Natasja Brooijmans, Jason D. Brubaker, Paul E. Fleming, Brian Lewis Hodous, Joseph L. Kim, Brett D. Williams, Douglas Wilson, Kevin J. Wilson, Mark Cronin

Cooling system for a marine propulsion engine

Patent number: 7318396

Abstract: A cooling system for a marine engine incorporates first and second thermally responsive valves which are responsive to increases in temperature above first and second temperature thresholds, respectively. The two thermally responsive valves are configured in serial fluid communication with each other in a cooling system, with one thermally responsive valve being located upstream from the other.

Type: Grant

Filed: June 20, 2005

Date of Patent: January 15, 2008

Assignee: Brunswick Corporation

Inventors: David J. Belter, William D. Lanyi, Richard A. Davis, Steve Wynveen, Christopher J. Taylor

Endpoint detection apparatus and method for chemical/mechanical polishing

Patent number: 5308438

Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining a selected endpoint in the polishing of layers on a workpiece in a chemical/mechanical polishing apparatus where the workpiece is rotated by a motor against a polishing pad. When a difficult to polish layer, i.e., one requiring a chemical change in a surface skin of the layer which skin is then abraded away by a mechanical process is removed from a more easy to polish surface, i.e., one that relies solely on mechanical abrasion and does not need to have a chemically converted skin thereon. The power required to maintain a set rotational speed in a motor rotating the workpiece significantly drops when the difficult to polish layer is removed. This current drop is used to detect the point at which the polishing must be stopped to avoid over polishing effects, i.e., dishing or thinning or removal of the more easily removed underlying material. Thus, an end point in the process can be established.

Type: Grant

Filed: January 30, 1992

Date of Patent: May 3, 1994

Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventors: William J. Cote, John E. Cronin, William R. Hill, Cheryl A. Hoffman

Non-linear multicomponent glass fibers from linear primaries

Patent number: 5972500

Abstract: Glass fibers of curly habit may be prepared from a heterogeneous melt of blended particles of at least two distinct glasses. Linear glass primaries controllable in pot and marble processing may be prepared from the heterogeneous melts. Fibers prepared from the randomly heterogeneous primaries exhibit a unique biodissolution mechanism and high biodissolution rates. The process is also amenable to other glass fiberization processes, including the rotary process and the sliver process.

Type: Grant

Filed: August 28, 1997

Date of Patent: October 26, 1999

Assignee: Johns Manville International, Inc.

Inventors: Stephen Edward Gross, William Henry Kielmeyer, Michael D. Peterson, Jon F. Bauer

Method and apparatus for generating velocity commands for a continuously variable transmission

Patent number: 6223111

Abstract: A control apparatus for a continuously variable transmission is disclosed. The control apparatus includes a transmission speed sensor which generates an actual velocity signal in response measuring speed of an output shaft of the continuously variable transmission. The control apparatus further includes a first input device, or speed pedal, which is positionable in one of an infinite number of positions and generates a desired velocity signal corresponding to the position of the speed pedal. The control apparatus yet further includes a controller operable to receive the desired velocity signal, receive the actual velocity signal, calculate a commanded acceleration ac, and generate a commanded velocity Vc based on the desired velocity signal, a jerk value j, and the commanded acceleration ac. A method of controlling a continuously variable transmission is also disclosed.

Type: Grant

Filed: April 8, 1999

Date of Patent: April 24, 2001

Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventors: Michael G. Cronin, Brian D. Kuras, Kevin J. Lueschow, Jerry D. Marr

Inhibitors of activin receptor-like kinase

Patent number: 11634422

Abstract: Described herein are compounds that inhibit ALK2 and its mutants, pharmaceutical compositions including such compounds, and methods of using such compounds and compositions.

Type: Grant

Filed: May 29, 2020

Date of Patent: April 25, 2023

Assignee: Blueprint Medicines Corporation

Inventors: Natasja Brooijmans, Jason D. Brubaker, Paul E. Fleming, Brian Lewis Hodous, Joseph L. Kim, Brett D. Williams, Douglas Wilson, Kevin J. Wilson, Mark Cronin

Component mounting system for a marine engine

Patent number: 7137378

Abstract: An attachment and support system is provided for supporting a flame arrestor and cover at a preselected position relative to a throttle body which, in turn, is attached to an air intake manifold. A support member is attached, by four bolts, to the air intake manifold. The four bolts, or alternative attachment components, simultaneously attach the throttle body to the air intake manifold and the support member to the throttle body. Both the flame arrestor and cover are attached, by a stud, to the support member.

Type: Grant

Filed: May 2, 2005

Date of Patent: November 21, 2006

Assignee: Brunswick Corporation

Inventors: Matthew W. Jaeger, William C. Martin, Jerry M. Stoll, Jr.

Variable prism eyeglasses

Patent number: 8157375

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an eyeglass device that has manually variable prisms to correct strabismus; that is, double vision. The variable prism eyeglasses consist of an eyeglass frame that holds two primary rings in position and provides baseline reference points for alignment. Prism lenses and corrective lenses fit inside the primary rings and allow the two prism lenses of each primary ring to rotate independently and to hold the corrective lens fixed in place relative to the primary rings. Detent channels on the upper surface and lower surface of the primary rings are the means by which the prisms are adjusted. Each prism lens is moved and positioned via a prism lens pin located in the base of each prism lens. The prism lens pins fit into the detents in the detent channels of the primary ring. The detent selected determines the amount of corrective power the prisms will produce.

Type: Grant

Filed: March 21, 2011

Date of Patent: April 17, 2012

Inventors: John V. Cronin, William C. Cronin

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ACCESSING A BODY CAVITY USING A SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE WITH MODULAR SEAL COMPONENTS

Publication number: 20100312063

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for providing access through tissue to a surgical site. In one embodiment, a surgical access device can include a hollow tubular member and a modular seal member. The modular seal member can be configured to radially span a lumen of the tubular member and can be removably and replaceably matable to a portion of the tubular member. The access device can also include a plurality of access ports, each of which can be configured to mate with the modular seal member at a respective desired location.

Type: Application

Filed: June 5, 2009

Publication date: December 9, 2010

Applicant: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.

Inventors: Christopher J. Hess, Kyle P. Moore, Daniel H. Duke, Daniel J. Mumaw, Katherine J. Schmid, Michael S. Cropper, Jeffrey D. Messerly, William B. Weisenburgh, II, Jerome R. Morgan, Michael D. Cronin, Denzel Z. Herrera-Davis, Gregory W. Johnson, Kevin L. Houser, Frederick E. Shelton, IV

System and method for providing different values of jerk in response to speed pedal displacement

Patent number: 6038504

Abstract: A system and process for providing different levels of jerk in response to speed pedal displacement in a machine including a speed pedal having a range of displacement, a continuously variable transmission, a mechanism for measuring output speed of the continuously variable transmission, and an electronic controller for generating a jerk command signal that is in a one-to-one correspondence with the displacement of the speed pedal and shaping the jerk command signal into a velocity profile command that is applied to the continuously variable transmission and then comparing the output speed of the continuously variable transmission with the velocity profile command for controlling the continuously variable transmission.

Type: Grant

Filed: April 13, 1998

Date of Patent: March 14, 2000

Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventors: Michael G. Cronin, Brian D. Kuras, Jerry D. Marr

SCHOLAR STARTER SYSTEM

Publication number: 20190066044

Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method for distributing new products in the selected regions, such as university, college by incentivizing a member, such as students of the university, from the same region. The scholar starter network includes; key student module, new student module, new school module, new company module, ordering application module, tracking module, key student database, school database and product database. The key students are incentivized by the university and/or the product supplier to promote sales of the product on their campus. The university sets the parameters for distribution, including but not limited to, distribution locations, product types, and distribution enticements. Key students utilize a mobile app to view and order available products to at least one of the university approved distribution sites. Products progress through the supply chain is tracked by NFC tags in the product packaging and reported to the key student's mobile app.

Type: Application

Filed: August 24, 2018

Publication date: February 28, 2019

Inventors: John Cronin, Michael D'Andrea, William M. Peters, SR., William M. Peters, JR.

On deck wagering

Patent number: 12002325

Abstract: A method of wagering on micro markets that are not related to the current play. For example, wagering on the outcome of the third batter due up in the inning.

Type: Grant

Filed: November 9, 2021

Date of Patent: June 4, 2024

Assignee: AdrenalineIP

Inventors: Casey Alexander Huke, John Cronin, Joseph W. Beyers, Michael D'Andrea

System and Method for Allowing Students to Trade Product In a Campus

Publication number: 20200286140

Abstract: Methods and apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may allow students or other individuals to purchase product from or to trade products with their peers when both a purchaser and a distributor are physically located within a same general location. In such instances, the purchaser and a product distributor may be located within the boundaries of a school or campus that may span only a few city blocks. Both the purchaser and the distributor may both be members of an organization associated with the general location. Methods and apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may allow a purchaser to order products that they need for delivery by another student without either student having to travel to a retail store to pick up an ordered product. Apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may receive information from a product tag as an ordered product is processed for delivery.

Type: Application

Filed: March 8, 2019

Publication date: September 10, 2020

Inventors: John Cronin, Michael D'Andrea, Charles Root, JR., William M. Peters, JR., William M. Peters, SR.

Method of displaying sports news related to a placed wager

Patent number: 11961361

Abstract: A method of displaying sports news relevant to at least one wager being considered by the user. For example, news about a particular player.

Type: Grant

Filed: July 14, 2021

Date of Patent: April 16, 2024

Assignee: AdrenalineIP

Inventors: Casey Alexander Huke, John Cronin, Joseph W. Beyers, Michael D'Andrea

Laternal field emmission devices and methods of fabrication

Patent number: 5308439

Abstract: Lateral cathode field emission devices and methods of fabrication are set forth. Conventional integrated circuit fabrication techniques are advantageously used to produce the lateral FEDs. Cathode tips on the order of several hundred angstroms are consistently obtained as well as exact spacing of the cathode to gate and cathode to anode. Various cathode and device configurations are described, including a circular field emission device. A single integrated structure having multiple cathodes and multiple gates is possible to perform various logic operations and/or enhance current output from the device. Multiple field effect devices, with cathodes disposed parallel or perpendicular to the substrate, are integrally coupled through a sharing of one or more metallization layers definitive of the elements of the devices. Significant advantages in current density and circuit layout can be obtained. Methods for fabricating the various devices are also explained.

Type: Grant

Filed: February 4, 1993

Date of Patent: May 3, 1994

Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventors: John E. Cronin, Kent E. Morrett, Michael D. Potter, Timothy D. Sullivan

At-bat/per drive wagering

Patent number: 11928938

Abstract: A micro market focused on which batters will bat in an inning, for example, a very high price on the ninth man due up in an inning, but a low price for the fourth batter. This approach is a variation of betting on the number of plays in a football drive.

Type: Grant

Filed: July 14, 2021

Date of Patent: March 12, 2024

Assignee: AdrenalineIP

Inventors: Casey Alexander Huke, John Cronin, Joseph W. Beyers, Michael D'Andrea

Specially shaped contact via and integrated circuit therewith

Patent number: 6734564

Abstract: An integrated circuit device including a contact via having a non-cylindrical bottom portion is disclosed. Also a contact via with non-parallel side walls is disclosed. The contact vias are selectively positioned in the integrated circuit device.

Type: Grant

Filed: January 4, 1999

Date of Patent: May 11, 2004

Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventors: John Edward Cronin, Anthony Kendall Stamper

Manifold for laparoscopic seal assembly

Publication number: 20110306842

Abstract: A laparoscopic seal assembly includes a seal cap having a seal with an access opening. The seal cap also includes a manifold connection for attachment of a functional apparatus. The seal assembly further includes a retractor.

Type: Application

Filed: November 6, 2007

Publication date: December 15, 2011

Inventors: James W. Voegele, Christopher J. Hess, William B. Weisenburgh, II, Robert P. Gill, Daniel W. Drew, Frank L. Lyman, Michael D. Cronin

Iris valve ring

Patent number: D573711

Type: Grant

Filed: March 1, 2007

Date of Patent: July 22, 2008

Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Inventors: Gregory W. Johnson, Michael D. Cronin, Andrew T. Beckman, William J. White, Chester O. Baxter, Daniel W. Drew

Protective device for cell phones

Patent number: D675604

Type: Grant

Filed: January 11, 2012

Date of Patent: February 5, 2013

Assignee: Britecase LLC

Inventors: Jamie Limber, William D. Henz, II, Jay C. Cronin