Mark C Collins

US Patent:

8080925, Dec 20, 2011

Filed:

Sep 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/236156

Inventors:

William Paul Berger - Martinez CA, US
Mark Andrew Collins - Antioch CA, US
Michael Thomas Frazee - Martinez CA, US
Robert Albert Anderson - Walnut Creek CA, US
Stuart John Knowles - Walnut Creek CA, US
Victor Dragotti - Danville CA, US

Assignee:

Custom Sensors & Technologies, Inc. - Moorpark CA

International Classification:

H01L 41/08

US Classification:

310370, 310329, 310348, 310344

Abstract:

Inertial sensor having a body with first and second cavities on opposite sides thereof, a sensing element in the first cavity, electronic circuitry in the second cavity, electrical conductors interconnecting the sensing element and the circuitry, and leads connected electrically to the circuitry and extending from the body for mounting the sensor and making connections with the circuitry.

US Patent:

8164818, Apr 24, 2012

Filed:

Nov 8, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/941882

Inventors:

Mark A. Collins - Foster City CA, US
Ronald M. Parker - Bellingham WA, US
Robert T. Rozbicki - San Jose CA, US
Dhairya Shrivastava - Los Altos CA, US

Assignee:

Soladigm, Inc. - Milpitas CA

International Classification:

G02F 1/153
G02F 1/03
G03G 13/00
G09G 3/19

US Classification:

359275, 359242, 359270, 430 31, 345 49

Abstract:

Methods of manufacturing electrochromic windows are described. An electrochromic device is fabricated to substantially cover a glass sheet, for example float glass, and a cutting pattern is defined based on one or more low-defectivity areas in the device from which one or more electrochromic panes are cut. Laser scribes and/or bus bars may be added prior to cutting the panes or after. Edge deletion can also be performed prior to or after cutting the electrochromic panes from the glass sheet. Insulated glass units (IGUs) are fabricated from the electrochromic panes and optionally one or more of the panes of the IGU are strengthened.

US Patent:

20010026918, Oct 4, 2001

Filed:

Dec 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/752213

Inventors:

Mark Collins - Walnut Creek CA, US
Thomas Horn - Berkeley CA, US
Patrick Sheridan - San Leandro CA, US
Brian Warner - Martinez CA, US
Michael Urdea - Alamo CA, US

International Classification:

C12Q001/68
C07H021/02
C07H021/04
C12P019/34
C07K001/00
A23J001/00
C07K014/00
C07K016/00
C07K017/00

US Classification:

435/006000, 536/024500, 530/413000, 435/091200

Abstract:

Methods are provided for substantially reducing background signals encountered in nucleic acid hybridization assays. The method is premised on the elimination or significant reduction of the phenomenon of nonspecific hybridization, so as to provide a detectable signal which is produced only in the presence the target polynucleotide of interest. In addition, a novel method for the chemical synthesis of isoguanosine or 2′-deoxy-isoguanosine is provided. The invention also has applications in antisense and aptamer therapeutics and drug discovery.

US Patent:

20040066618, Apr 8, 2004

Filed:

Jul 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/633368

Inventors:

Michael Layton - Clayton CA, US
John Holloway - Pleasanton CA, US
Mark Collins - Antioch CA, US
Patrick Phipps - Antioch CA, US

International Classification:

H05K005/00

US Classification:

361/683000

Abstract:

Shock-resistant enclosure having a housing to which a fragile element is rigidly mounted, and a plurality of discrete shock absorbing elements projecting from the housing in different directions for receiving impacts which would otherwise strike the housing. In some embodiments, the shock absorbing elements include elastomeric bumpers which are formed integrally with a gasket that provides a seal between two sections of the housing. In others, they include plastic fenders or springs which are formed integrally with and of the same material as the housing.

US Patent:

20110010924, Jan 20, 2011

Filed:

Sep 23, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/888870

Inventors:

William Paul Berger - Martinez CA, US
Mark Andrew Collins - Antioch CA, US
Michael Thomas Frazee - Martinez CA, US
Robert Albert Anderson - Walnut Creek CA, US
Stuart John Knowles - Walnut Creek CA, US
Victor Dragotti - Danville CA, US

Assignee:

CUSTOM SENSORS & TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Moorpark CA

International Classification:

H05K 13/00

US Classification:

295921

Abstract:

Inertial sensor having a body with first and second cavities on opposite sides thereof, a sensing element in the first cavity, electronic circuitry in the second cavity, electrical conductors interconnecting the sensing element and the circuitry, and leads connected electrically to the circuitry and extending from the body for mounting the sensor and making connections with the circuitry.

US Patent:

20120182593, Jul 19, 2012

Filed:

Mar 27, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/431729

Inventors:

Mark A. Collins - Foster City CA, US
Ronald M. Parker - Olive Branch MS, US
Robert T. Rozbicki - Germantown TN, US
Dhairya Shrivastava - Los Altos CA, US

Assignee:

SOLADIGM, INC. - Milpitas CA

International Classification:

G02F 1/153
B32B 38/00

US Classification:

359275, 156250

Abstract:

Methods of manufacturing electrochromic windows are described. An electrochromic device is fabricated to substantially cover a glass sheet, for example float glass, and a cutting pattern is defined based on one or more low-defectivity areas in the device from which one or more electrochromic panes are cut. Laser scribes and/or bus bars may be added prior to cutting the panes or after. Edge deletion can also be performed prior to or after cutting the electrochromic panes from the glass sheet. Insulated glass units (IGUs) are fabricated from the electrochromic panes and optionally one or more of the panes of the IGU are strengthened.

US Patent:

57806101, Jul 14, 1998

Filed:

Feb 3, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/794153

Inventors:

Mark L. Collins - Walnut Creek CA
Thomas Horn - Berkeley CA
Patrick J. Sheridan - San Leandro CA
Brian D. Warner - Martinez CA
Michael S. Urdea - Alamo CA

International Classification:

C07H 2104
C07H 2102
C12Q 168
C12P 1934

US Classification:

536 245

Abstract:

Methods are provided for substantially reducing background signals encountered in nucleic acid hybridization assays. The method is premised on the elimination or significant reduction of the phenomenon of nonspecific hybridization, so as to provide a detectable signal which is produced only in the presence the target polynucleotide of interest. In addition, a novel method for the chemical synthesis of isoguanosine or 2'-deoxy-isoguanosine is provided. The invention also has applications in antisense and aptamer therapeutics and drug discovery.

US Patent:

56816979, Oct 28, 1997

Filed:

Dec 8, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/164388

Inventors:

Michael S. Urdea - Alamo CA
Timothy Fultz - Martinez CA
Brian D. Warner - Martinez CA
Mark Collins - Walnut Creek CA

Assignee:

Chiron Corporation - Emeryville CA

International Classification:

C12Q 168

US Classification:

435 6

Abstract:

New techniques are provided for substantially reducing background signals encountered in solution phase hybridization assays. The techniques are premised on eliminating or significantly reducing the phenomena of nonspecific hybridization and nonspecific binding, so as to provide a detectable signal which is produced only in the presence of the target polynucleotide of interest. In certain embodiments, methods are provided for increasing the signal which can otherwise be diminished in noise reduction. Kits for carrying out the novel assays are provided as well.

Author:

Mark Collins

ISBN #:

0195208366

Author:

Mark Collins

ISBN #:

0517131056

Author:

Mark Collins

ISBN #:

0642163707

Author:

Mark Collins

ISBN #:

0822939215

Author:

Mark Collins

ISBN #:

0822956527

Author:

Mark Collins

ISBN #:

0761532552

Author:

Mark Collins

ISBN #:

0764801791

Author:

Mark Collins

ISBN #:

0892435445