Steven Marcus Goodman

US Patent:

7285363, Oct 23, 2007

Filed:

Nov 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/705254

Inventors:

Paul J. Campagnola - Simsbury CT, US
Amy R. Howell - Tolland CT, US
Jun Wang - Audubon PA, US
Steven L. Goodman - Madison WI, US

Assignee:

The University of Connecticut - Storrs CT

International Classification:

G03F 7/012
G03C 9/08
G03C 1/76

US Classification:

430 8, 430 11, 430194, 430195, 430197, 430269, 4302701

Abstract:

A method for crosslinking one or more molecules comprises crosslinking the one or more molecules with a photactivatable crosslinker by one-photon or multi-photon excitation, wherein the crosslinker comprises at least two photoactive groups linked by a bridging moiety, and further wherein the point volume of the activation has at least one dimension of less than about 1 micron. The method is of particular utility for water-soluble molecules, particularly biologically active water-soluble molecules.

US Patent:

40429865, Aug 23, 1977

Filed:

Mar 5, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/664252

Inventors:

Steven J. Goodman - San Clemente CA
Angel M. Echevarria - La Crescenta CA

International Classification:

A47G 900

US Classification:

5335

Abstract:

A marked improvement in the body supportive and cushioning functions of a mattress is provided by superimposing a torsionally resistant, marginally restrained, resilient buffer surface of defined thickness and finite compressibility on the mattress. The buffer surface comprises at least one layer of repeatedly impacted foam having density and thickness within predetermined ranges, quilted together with a ticking and a porous backing, and including fitted borders with tensioning means. This buffer surface has a superficial softness but underlying resilience that give a luxurious feeling. The quilting creates localized compression zones, and the impacted characteristic of the foam after quilting provides a resilient structure that has physical integrity and unity. Even if the mattress is stiff or sagging, or has a worn or button tufted surface, the use of the buffer surface improves both comfort and body support characteristics. The buffer surface is, at the same time, low in cost, easily installed, and fully washable and driable.