Michael Marino

US Patent:

43499660, Sep 21, 1982

Filed:

Mar 19, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/245353

Inventors:

Michael J. Marino - West Caldwell NJ
Michael R. Marino - Corte Madera CA

International Classification:

B43L 700

US Classification:

33489

Abstract:

A cutting guide includes an elongated wide flat base plate having ruled markings along one edge and a raised flange along the opposite edge. The raised edge serves as a linear guide for a cutting tool, such as a utility knife, while providing a protective barrier to prevent the sharp knife blade from slipping over the edge and causing injury to the user. A plurality of beveled feet along the lower surface of the base provide structural support and an improved gripping surface to prevent undesired movement during use. The wide base also facilitates holding the guide down firmly against the material being cut to permit steady and efficient operation.

US Patent:

20160084779, Mar 24, 2016

Filed:

Apr 25, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/786524

Inventors:

- Hempstead NY, US
Michael Anthony MARINO - N. Bellmore NY, US
Brandy VOYER - East Stroudsburg PA, US

Assignee:

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY - Hempstead NY

International Classification:

G01N 24/08

Abstract:

The present invention provides a method for detecting synthetic indole and indazole cannabinoids in a sample known or suspected to contain a synthetic indole or indazole cannabinoid. A deuterated solvent is added to the solid sample, creating a suspension. The suspension is mixed to release the cannabinoid from the solid sample. The suspension is subject to a NMR spectroscopy process to produce a sample NMR spectrum. The synthetic cannabinoid is detected in the suspension by analysis of the sample NMR spectrum. When one-dimensional proton NMR is used, detection of a first peak between 8.00 and 8.50 ppm and a second peak between 4.00 and 4.40 ppm, indicates the presence of a synthetic indole or indazole cannabinoid. When two-dimensional Correlation Spectroscopy (COSY) NMR is used, detection of a first spot between 6.50 and 9.00 ppm and a second spot between 1.50 and 4.50 ppm indicates the presence of a synthetic indole or indazole cannabinoid. The method is performed in the absence of chromatography and optionally, may be used to quantify the amount of synthetic cannabinoid.