Carbohydrate-functionalized Nanoparticles And Uses Thereof
Patent No. 11801309
The present disclosure relates to carbohydrate-functionalized nanoparticles and methods of treating cardiovascular disease (for example, atherosclerosis).
Inventors: Hu Yang (Glen Allen, Va.); Shobha Ghosh (Glen Allen, Va.); Hongliang He (Richmond); Michael Lancina (Richmond)
Assignee: Virginia Commonwealth University Intellectual Property Foundation (Richmond)
Oct. 31, 2023
Tongue With Pre-folding Section
Patent No. 11800889
An example embodiment includes a tongue includes a forming surface of a forming channel, the forming channel configured to enable the shaping of shredded material into a desired form as a shredded material is drawn through the forming channel and an arrangement to introduce at least a portion of a web component adjacent a portion of the forming surface such that the introduced web component portion may be operative upon the drawn shredded material as a source of additional drawing action. The tongue may include an arrangement to draw a moving web into the tongue through a channel that converges with the working surface of the tongue, whereby the moving web is interposable between a moving column of shredded material and the first surface portion of the working surface to reduce friction. The tongue may further comprise an arrangement comprising a scalloped surface portion along the working surface of the tongue.
Inventors: Patrick S. McElhinney (Chesterfield, Va.); Dwight D. Williams (Powhatan, Va.)
Assignee: Altria Client Services
Oct. 31, 2023
E-vaping Device Including E-vaping Case With Sliding Mechanism For Initiating Vapor Generation
Patent No. 11800900
An e-vaping case includes a housing, a guide structure, a cartridge receiving portion connected to the guide structure, and an electronics system in the housing. The cartridge receiving portion is configured to be moved along the guide structure between a first surface and a second surface of the housing. The electronics system includes a power supply that is configured to initiate a transfer of power to an electrical contact structure if the cartridge receiving portion is moved towards the first surface of the housing to at least a first position of the housing. The electronics system is configured to interrupt the transfer of power to the electrical contact structure if the cartridge receiving portion is moved towards the second surface of the housing. An electronic vaping device may include a cartridge detachably coupled to the cartridge receiving portion.
Inventors: Eric Hawes (Midlothian, Va.); Chris Simpson (Richmond); Terrance Theodore Bache (Richmond); Davd Schiff (Highland Park, Va.)
Assignee: Altria Client Services
Oct. 31, 2023
Self-service Modular Drop Safes With Door Replacement / Safe Type Changing Capability
Patent No. 11804090
Novel modular smart management devices in the form of drop safes include the modular components of a chassis, door and technology cabinet. The drop safes enable retailers to make cash deposits quickly and safely within or near their own facilities. Various technology, including RFID readers, RFID tags, and other equipment allow the drop safes to identify each deposited bag. Employees utilize specialized apps on their mobile devices to facilitate deposit creation and other tasks. Novel methodologies for accessing the drop safes for emptying employ single-use, time-expiration type authorization codes along with other security measures to minimize risk and to provide other benefits. Novel structures along with methodologies for replacing, on-site, modular components with auto-detection of functionality during initialization and re-initialization enables for efficient replacement and upgrading of components, including the upgrading of safes to provide additional functionality.
Inventors: Douglas A. Pertz (Southlake, Texas); Rohan Pal (Colleyville, Texas); Keith Barthelmeus (Atlanta, Ga.); Laura Baumann (Rockwall, Texas); Shane McKiernan (Charlotte, N.C.); Ken Pohl (Arlington, Texas); Kyle Bolin (Flower Mound, Texas); Colm McKiernan (Flower Mound, Texas); Mark Nietubyc (Frisco, Texas)
Assignee: Brink’s Network (Richmond)
Oct. 31, 2023
Carbohydrate-functionalized Nanoparticles And Uses Thereof
Patent No. 11801309
The present disclosure relates to carbohydrate-functionalized nanoparticles and methods of treating cardiovascular disease (for example, atherosclerosis).
Inventors: Hu Yang (Glen Allen, Va.); Shobha Ghosh (Glen Allen, Va.); Hongliang He (Richmond); Michael Lancina (Richmond)
Assignee: Virginia Commonwealth University Intellectual Property Foundation (Richmond)
Oct. 31, 2023
Tongue With Pre-folding Section
Patent No. 11800889
An example embodiment includes a tongue includes a forming surface of a forming channel, the forming channel configured to enable the shaping of shredded material into a desired form as a shredded material is drawn through the forming channel and an arrangement to introduce at least a portion of a web component adjacent a portion of the forming surface such that the introduced web component portion may be operative upon the drawn shredded material as a source of additional drawing action. The tongue may include an arrangement to draw a moving web into the tongue through a channel that converges with the working surface of the tongue, whereby the moving web is interposable between a moving column of shredded material and the first surface portion of the working surface to reduce friction. The tongue may further comprise an arrangement comprising a scalloped surface portion along the working surface of the tongue.
Inventors: Patrick S. McElhinney (Chesterfield, Va.); Dwight D. Williams (Powhatan, Va.)
Assignee: Altria Client Services
Oct. 31, 2023
E-vaping Device Including E-vaping Case With Sliding Mechanism For Initiating Vapor Generation
Patent No. 11800900
An e-vaping case includes a housing, a guide structure, a cartridge receiving portion connected to the guide structure, and an electronics system in the housing. The cartridge receiving portion is configured to be moved along the guide structure between a first surface and a second surface of the housing. The electronics system includes a power supply that is configured to initiate a transfer of power to an electrical contact structure if the cartridge receiving portion is moved towards the first surface of the housing to at least a first position of the housing. The electronics system is configured to interrupt the transfer of power to the electrical contact structure if the cartridge receiving portion is moved towards the second surface of the housing. An electronic vaping device may include a cartridge detachably coupled to the cartridge receiving portion.
Inventors: Eric Hawes (Midlothian, Va.); Chris Simpson (Richmond); Terrance Theodore Bache (Richmond); Davd Schiff (Highland Park, Va.)
Assignee: Altria Client Services
Oct. 31, 2023
Self-service Modular Drop Safes With Door Replacement / Safe Type Changing Capability
Patent No. 11804090
Novel modular smart management devices in the form of drop safes include the modular components of a chassis, door and technology cabinet. The drop safes enable retailers to make cash deposits quickly and safely within or near their own facilities. Various technology, including RFID readers, RFID tags, and other equipment allow the drop safes to identify each deposited bag. Employees utilize specialized apps on their mobile devices to facilitate deposit creation and other tasks. Novel methodologies for accessing the drop safes for emptying employ single-use, time-expiration type authorization codes along with other security measures to minimize risk and to provide other benefits. Novel structures along with methodologies for replacing, on-site, modular components with auto-detection of functionality during initialization and re-initialization enables for efficient replacement and upgrading of components, including the upgrading of safes to provide additional functionality.
Inventors: Douglas A. Pertz (Southlake, Texas); Rohan Pal (Colleyville, Texas); Keith Barthelmeus (Atlanta, Ga.); Laura Baumann (Rockwall, Texas); Shane McKiernan (Charlotte, N.C.); Ken Pohl (Arlington, Texas); Kyle Bolin (Flower Mound, Texas); Colm McKiernan (Flower Mound, Texas); Mark Nietubyc (Frisco, Texas)
Assignee: Brink’s Network (Richmond)
Oct. 31, 2023