Pipes, US

Brian L. Pipes, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090016961	Stem Cell Fusion Model of Carcinogenesis - Methods for modeling cancer cell migration, screening drugs for effects on tumor cell migration, and detecting the potential for tumor cell migration relating to the fusion of a bone marrow derived stem cell with a genetically altered cell (FIG.	01-15-2009
20120201808	Stem Cell Fusion Model of Carcinogenesis - Methods for modeling cancer cell migration, screening drugs for effects on tumor cell migration, and detecting the potential for tumor cell migration relating to the fusion of a bone marrow derived stem cell with a genetically altered cell. Antibodies against ubiquitin are shown to inhibit tumor cell migration.	08-09-2012
20120295344	Stem Cell Fusion Model of Carcinogenesis - Model systems and methods for exploring mechanisms of carcinogenesis and the acquisition of metastatic ability, and to provide insights into potential therapeutic targets. The systems include and methods involve fusion of a stem cell and a genetically altered cell to evaluate carcinogenesis and metastasis and for the discovery and evaluation of new therapeutic targets to inhibit metastasis and other markers of carcinogenesis.	11-22-2012
20140308297	Stem Cell Fusion Model of Carcinogenesis - Model systems and methods for exploring mechanisms of carcinogenesis and the acquisition of metastatic ability, and to provide insights into potential therapeutic targets. The systems include and methods involve fusion of a stem cell and a genetically altered cell to evaluate carcinogenesis and metastasis and for the discovery and evaluation of new therapeutic targets to inhibit metastasis and other markers of carcinogenesis.	10-16-2014

Jerry W. Pipes, Clemmons, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140001194	DISPENSING CONTAINER, PACKAGED PRODUCT ASSEMBLY, AND RELATED METHOD	01-02-2014
20140251842	Dispensing Container and Related Method and Apparatus - A packaged product assembly is provided. The packaged product assembly may include a tray slidably received in a dispensing container. The tray may be a blister pack including units of a product received in sealed cavities. A locking apparatus may be configured to releasably retain the tray in a locked configuration. The locking apparatus may include one or more locking protrusions that engage corresponding locking apertures in the tray. The locking apparatus may also include buttons positioned on opposing sides of the tray. When the buttons are depressed toward one another, the locking protrusions may move relative to the locking apertures such that the tray is unlocked and may be withdrawn from the dispensing container.	09-11-2014

Jerry Wayne Pipes, Clemmons, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090255835	Equipment and Method for Manufacturing Cigarette Packages - Systems and methods are provided for making a hard pack cigarette package composed of a transparent material that includes an inner frame that is also composed of a transparent material. The package is assembled using a hot-melt adhesive material to bind the package together as well as to bind the inner frame insert and a foil wrapped assemblage of smoking articles to the package. The hot-melt adhesive material is applied by an electronically controlled hot-melt adhesive applicator working in conjunction with a uniform contrast roller.	10-15-2009
20100248926	Equipment and Method for Manufacturing Cigarette Packages - Systems and methods are provided for making a hard pack cigarette package composed of a transparent material that includes an inner frame that is also composed of a transparent material. The package is assembled using a hot-melt adhesive material to bind the package together as well as to bind the inner frame insert and a foil wrapped assemblage of smoking articles to the package. The hot-melt adhesive material is applied by an electronically controlled hot-melt adhesive applicator working in conjunction with a uniform contrast roller.	09-30-2010
20110048435	Feeder System For Rod Components Of Tobacco Products, And Associated Method - A feeder system and associated method are provided for feeding rod components of a tobacco product, particularly a rod-shaped, cylindrical, or stick-type tobacco product, wherein such a tobacco product may be intended to be used in a smokeless manner. A hopper is configured to receive a plurality of rod components therein. A separator device is operably engaged with the hopper and is configured to receive one of the plurality of rod components at a time therefrom. An orienting device is operably engaged with the separator device. The orienting device is configured to receive the one of the plurality of rod components in a first orientation and to direct the one of the plurality of rod components into a second orientation, different from the first orientation, and toward a subsequent process.	03-03-2011
20110078980	EQUIPMENT AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING MULTIPLE PACKETS OF CIGARETTES - A machine for sleeving one or more packages of smoking articles is provided. The machine can provide a blank from a roll of continuous material and fold the blank around packages. The machine includes a sleeve folding station that can orient the blank to be folded around the packages. The sleeve folding station is also configured to permit at least one fold in the blank when the package is moved against the blank and into a pocket. The machine may include a bundling unit adapted to arrange packages into a bundle. The machine can include an adhesive applicator to apply adhesive to the blank so that when folded the blank can be attached to itself to form a sleeved package. Preferably, the machine includes a transfer wheel having a pocket for receiving the blank and bundle together, where upon rotation of the wheel the blank is folded around the bundle.	04-07-2011
20110190107	FIVE-SIDED CIGARETTE CARTON PACKAGING - Methods and machines are provided for forming a five-sided carton of packages of smoking articles. A piece of film material is applied to a plurality of packages of smoking articles such that five sides of the plurality of packages are at least partially covered by the film material, but the sixth side remains uncovered. The film material is applied such that the group of packages is sufficiently tightly bound so that none of the packages may slip free from the carton. The sixth side of the plurality of packages in the carton remains exposed so that tax stamps may be easily applied. The film of material may be applied so that a gap is formed relative to the sixth side.	08-04-2011
20120023868	EQUIPMENT AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING MULTIPLE PACKETS OF CIGARETTES - A method of sleeving two or more packages of smoking articles is provided. The method can include feeding successive packages of smoking articles to a plurality of bundling pocket guides each configured to receive two or more packages. A first package can be placed into one of the plurality of bundling pocket guides. A second package can be placed into the one of the plurality of bundling pocket guides containing the first package such that the first and second packages are adjacent to one another within the bundling pocket guide to form a bundle of packages. Successive bundles of packages can be fed to a sleeve folding station. The bundle of packages can be moved against a blank of sleeve material into a folding pocket. The blank of sleeve material can be folded around the bundle of packages to form a sleeve around the bundle of packages.	02-02-2012
20130085052	Apparatus for Inserting Microcapsule Objects into a Filter Element of a Smoking Article, and Associated Method - An apparatus is provided for forming a cigarette filter rod member defining a longitudinal axis. A rod-forming unit is configured to form a continuous supply of a filter material into a continuous cylindrical rod member. An insertion unit configured to insert a carrier carrying a plurality of frangible microcapsule objects into the rod member. Associated apparatuses and methods are also provided.	04-04-2013
20130240326	Feeder System for Rod Components of Tobacco Products, and Associated Method - A feeder system and associated method are provided for feeding rod components of a tobacco product, particularly a rod-shaped, cylindrical, or stick-type tobacco product, wherein such a tobacco product may be intended to be used in a smokeless manner. A hopper is configured to receive a plurality of rod components therein. A separator device is operably engaged with the hopper and is configured to receive one of the plurality of rod components at a time therefrom. An orienting device is operably engaged with the separator device. The orienting device is configured to receive the one of the plurality of rod components in a first orientation and to direct the one of the plurality of rod components into a second orientation, different from the first orientation, and toward a subsequent process.	09-19-2013
20140020340	Five-Sided Cigarette Carton Packaging - Methods and machines are provided for forming a five-sided carton of packages of smoking articles. A piece of film material is applied to a plurality of packages of smoking articles such that five sides of the plurality of packages are at least partially covered by the film material, but the sixth side remains uncovered. The film material is applied such that the group of packages is sufficiently tightly bound so that none of the packages may slip free from the carton. The sixth side of the plurality of packages in the carton remains exposed so that tax stamps may be easily applied. The film of material may be applied so that a gap is formed relative to the sixth side.	01-23-2014
20140197054	CONTAINER FOR SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND RELATED PACKAGED PRODUCT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A container configured to hold one or more units of a product is provided. The container may comprise a lid and a base. The lid may comprise a top wall and one or more lid sidewalls extending to a lower lip. A sealing member may be provided at the top wall in a channel defined therein. The base may comprise a bottom wall and one or more base sidewalls extending to an upper lip. Protrusions may extend from the base sidewalls. The lid may be moveable with respect to the base between a decoupled configuration and a coupled configuration. In the coupled configuration, the upper lip of the base may contact the sealing member of the lid to seal shut a storage compartment defined in the base. Further, the lower lip may engage the protrusions to retain the lid in the coupled configuration. A related method is also provided.	07-17-2014
20140263596	BLANK CONFIGURED TO FORM A PACKAGE AND RELATED PACKAGE AND METHOD - A blank configured to form a package is provided. The blank may include a cover panel, a back panel, a top panel, and an elevating panel. The elevating panel and the back panel may cooperate to form a compartment when formed into a package. The top panel may include apertures that align with aligning apertures in the elevating panel. The cover panel may be pivoted between a closed configuration in which the apertures are covered and an open configuration in which the apertures are uncovered. Accordingly, a user may view the contents of the compartment when the cover panel is in the open configuration. The compartment may be employed to store cartridges for an aerosol delivery device. A related method for forming the blank into the package is also provided.	09-18-2014

Malcolm Wade Pipes, Dallas, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100291894	Automatic Emergency Call Activation and Notification System and Method Using Supporting Emergency Notification Server - An Automatic Emergency Call Initiator (AECI) initiates an automatic emergency call protocol on a mobile communication system, which can be done using signaling messages. The user uses the AECI to initiate the call on a mobile station. GPS or other location data is automatically determined. Data is stored on an Emergency Notification Server (ENS) associated with an event identifier for easy retrieval or notification to emergency responders. The ENS generates an automated call to a call center and also supports the automatic emergency call protocol by storing GPS and identifying info on mobile stations meeting location criteria of the AECI initiated call. The ENS can also tag a mobile station to continue tracking mobile stations coming within a specified distance of the mobile station. A security alert protocol for predetermined mobile stations detected by a network can also be implemented using the ENS.	11-18-2010
20140321362	AUTOMATIC SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM AND METHOD USING MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - An Automatic Emergency Call Initiator (AECI) initiates an automatic emergency call protocol on a mobile communication system, which can be done using signaling messages. The user uses the AECI to initiate the call on a mobile station. GPS or other location data is automatically determined. Data is stored on an Emergency Notification Server (ENS) associated with an event identifier for easy retrieval or notification to emergency responders. The ENS generates an automated call to a call center and also supports the automatic emergency call protocol by storing GPS and identifying info on mobile stations meeting location criteria of the AECI initiated call. The ENS can also tag a mobile station to continue tracking mobile stations coming within a specified distance of the mobile station. A security alert protocol for predetermined mobile stations detected by a network can also be implemented using the ENS.	10-30-2014

Mark R. Pipes, North Beach, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120312848	Advanced Composite Vehicle Article Carrier Component And Method Of Making Same - A vehicle article carrier component and a method of manufacturing the component are disclosed. The method may involve forming a braided, tubular cylindrical form including a plurality of fibers having at least one of a curvilinear pattern or a helical pattern. A reinforcing form of unidirectionally oriented fibers may be positioned at a predetermined location on one of an interior or exterior surface of the braided tubular cylindrical form, to thus create a composite assembly. A resin may be used to saturate the composite assembly. An inflatable bladder and a molding tool may be used to form a finished, unitary composite part through a molding operation.	12-13-2012

Meagan Pipes, Clemmons, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130289685	IMPLANTATION TOOLS FOR SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR LEADS AND RELATED METHODS - Implantation tools for spinal cord stimulator leads and related methods are disclosed. According to an aspect, an implantation tool may include an elongated body having first and second ends. The elongated body may define an interior extending between the first and second ends. The first end may be configured for connection to a vacuum pump for drawing air through the interior in a direction generally from the second end towards the first end. The second end may define an opening for engaging a lead of the spinal cord stimulator when air is drawn by the vacuum pump.	10-31-2013

R. Byron Pipes, Lafayette, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120312848	Advanced Composite Vehicle Article Carrier Component And Method Of Making Same - A vehicle article carrier component and a method of manufacturing the component are disclosed. The method may involve forming a braided, tubular cylindrical form including a plurality of fibers having at least one of a curvilinear pattern or a helical pattern. A reinforcing form of unidirectionally oriented fibers may be positioned at a predetermined location on one of an interior or exterior surface of the braided tubular cylindrical form, to thus create a composite assembly. A resin may be used to saturate the composite assembly. An inflatable bladder and a molding tool may be used to form a finished, unitary composite part through a molding operation.	12-13-2012

Ruth Pipes, Odell, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090056541	Method and apparatus for high resolution flash chromatography - To make an inexpensive chromatographic column and perform chromatography with it, column walls and a column end with a port are molded integrally from plastic. A closure is integrally molded with a port as well. One type of closure includes part of a snap-on fastener integrally molded to it to cooperate with corresponding parts molded integrally with the column walls. In another type of closure for higher pressures, the closure is spin welded to the tubular walls. In still another type of closure for still higher pressures, a retaining plate is pressed into the column to hold the packing in place. The closures have channels molded into them radiating from a port and opening toward packing material such as silica beads or porous polymeric plugs. Filters and secondary seals may be located at the ends to prevent leakage of the packing material. The packing is balanced spherical or spheroid-like derivitized silica packing.	03-05-2009

Ruth A. Pipes, Odell, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080235081	Apparatuses and methods for wireless monitoring and control of supplies for environmental sampling and chromatographic apparatuses - Purchase orders for chromatographic columns and sampler tubing are entered into based on estimating usage for a year. An initial partial shipment is made of tagged columns or tubing as the tubing or columns are used. An RFID transmits trigger signals until an order point is reached at which time a new partial shipment is made. This process is repeated until the end of the year.	09-25-2008
20090166294	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHROMATOGRAPHY USING SPHERICAL SILICA GEL - Sample is applied to a chromatographic column containing shape stabilized packing and the liquid phase is pumped through the shape stabilized packing at a rate of flow greater than the standard rate of flow to obtain at least one of a target resolution and target time of run. Because of the improved resolution provided by the shape stabilized packing at higher rates of flow of solvent, the chromatographer can either obtain better resolution with a standard gradient or shorten the time of the run and reduce the amount of solvent needed by increasing the slope of the gradient.	07-02-2009
20140096597	Apparatuses and Methods for Wireless Monitoring and Control of Environmental Sampling and Chromatographic Apparatuses - A liquid chromatographic system includes columns, column mounting fixtures to which the columns are mounted, a detector, a collector, a controller and a plurality of RFIDs. A first RFID communicates with the controller and cooperating RFIDs mounted to other components provide information such as the history of components, parameters and the like. They also receive information from sensors relating to the operation of the liquid chromatograph, store the information and transmit it. Moreover, the RFIDs may substitute for hard wiring in many applications and may enable a central computer to control several liquid chromatographic and environmental sample collectors.	04-10-2014

Toni Marie Albano Pipes, Carlsbad, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140182953	ELECTRONIC SCALE - A scale for measuring one or more golf club objects that may include a processor and a memory. The scale may also include first and second sensors in communication with the processor that are configured to generate respectively a first signal corresponding to a first load and a second signal corresponding to a second load, each load imparted from an object being measured. The scale may also include a set of computer instructions stored in the memory, wherein during operation the processor executes the instructions to calculate, based on the first and second signals, readings corresponding to a total weight, a center of gravity location, and a swing weight of the object being measured, the readings being output to a screen for substantially simultaneous display.	07-03-2014