Patents by Inventor James McKenna
James McKenna has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240132167Abstract: Systems and methods determines that a trailer being towed by an autonomous electric tractor has its brakes applied when a motor current value of a drive motor of the autonomous electric tractor reaches or exceeds a first current threshold. a recover handler initiates a set of actions to recover resolve the trailer brake problem. A trailer lift status indicating whether a landing gear of the trailer is off the ground and a lift metric indicative of a height of the landing gear off the ground are determined by a perception module using one or more of images, point clouds, and radar data that include the trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Ira Alexander Renfrew, Luciano Spinello, James McKenna, Tessa Ronan, Vittorio Ziparo, Lawrence Klein, Ky Woodard
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Patent number: 11019283Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying one or more portions of images or video frames that are appropriate for augmented overlay of advertisement or other visual content, and augmenting the image or video data to include such additional visual content. Identifying the portions appropriate for overlay or augmentation may include employing one or more machine learning models configured to identify objects or regions of an image or video frame that meet criteria for visual augmentation. The pose of the augmented content presented within the image or video frame may correspond to the pose of one or more real-world objects in the real world scene captured within the original image or video.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: GumGum, Inc.Inventors: Cambron Neil Carter, Daniel James McKenna, Iris Wing Yin Fu, Divyaa Ravichandran
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Publication number: 20190222776Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying one or more portions of images or video frames that are appropriate for augmented overlay of advertisement or other visual content, and augmenting the image or video data to include such additional visual content. Identifying the portions appropriate for overlay or augmentation may include employing one or more machine learning models configured to identify objects or regions of an image or video frame that meet criteria for visual augmentation. The pose of the augmented content presented within the image or video frame may correspond to the pose of one or more real-world objects in the real world scene captured within the original image or video.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Cambron Neil Carter, Daniel James McKenna, Iris Wing Yin Fu, Divyaa Ravichandran
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Patent number: 9856691Abstract: A sliding window assembly (35) including a window frame and at least two glass panes (38, 39). At least one of the glass panes (38, 39) slides within the frame between an open position and a closed position, wherein one of the edges of each pane overlaps to form overlapping edges (42, 43). First and second rails (44, 45) are connected to the overlapping edges (42, 43) and cooperate to form a seal between them in the closed position. Each rail (44, 45) is formed from a metal component (46) and a plastic component (51) that are formed separate from each other and are assembled in nesting connection. The seal in the overlap between the overlapping edges (42, 43) in the closed position of the panes (38, 39) is formed between the plastic components (51) of the first and second rails (44, 45). The metal components (51) of the first and second rails (44, 45) are spaced from contact with each other and extend to overlie outwardly facing surfaces of the first and second panes (38, 39).Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: JELD-WEN, Inc.Inventors: Lars Søgaard Nielsen, Richard James Mckenna
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Patent number: 9848603Abstract: A system for reducing the incidence or severity of fungal infection of a plant, comprising a chemical fungicide component, which may be provided by foliar or root (soil or liquid nutrient) application, together with an antifungal plant defensin not in nature expressed in the plant being protected or expressed in lower amounts or in different tissues, provides synergistic improvement in protection against infection by a plant pathogenic fungus which is susceptible to the defensin and the fungicide. The fungicide can be a strobilurin or a triazole, and the defensin can be selected from a wide range of known defensins, for example, NaD1 and others, or it can be a chimeric defensin engineered for low toxicity to the plant. The defensin can be provided as a protein formulation, optionally together with the fungicide, or it can be provided by recombinant expression in the plant to be protected from fungal infection.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Hexima LimitedInventors: Marilyn Anderson, Robyn Heath, James McKenna, Nicole Van Der Weerden
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Publication number: 20160186484Abstract: A sliding window assembly (35) including a window frame and at least two glass panes (38, 39). At least one of the glass panes (38, 39) slides within the frame between an open position and a closed position, wherein one of the edges of each pane overlaps to form overlapping edges (42, 43). First and second rails (44, 45) are connected to the overlapping edges (42, 43) and cooperate to form a seal between them in the closed position. Each rail (44, 45) is formed from a metal component (46) and a plastic component (51) that are formed separate from each other and are assembled in nesting connection. The seal in the overlap between the overlapping edges (42, 43) in the closed position of the panes (38, 39) is formed between the plastic components (51) of the first and second rails (44, 45). The metal components (51) of the first and second rails (44, 45) are spaced from contact with each other and extend to overlie outwardly facing surfaces of the first and second panes (38, 39).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Lars Søgaard Nielsen, Richard James Mckenna
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Publication number: 20150237860Abstract: A system for reducing the incidence or severity of fungal infection of a plant, comprising a chemical fungicide component, which may be provided by foliar or root (soil or liquid nutrient) application, together with an antifungal plant defensin not in nature expressed in the plant being protected or expressed in lower amounts or in different tissues, provides synergistic improvement in protection against infection by a plant pathogenic fungus which is susceptible to the defensin and the fungicide. The fungicide can be a strobilurin or a triazole, and the defensin can be selected from a wide range of known defensins, for example, NaD1 and others, or it can be a chimeric defensin engineered for low toxicity to the plant. The defensin can be provided as a protein formulation, optionally together with the fungicide, or it can be provided by recombinant expression in the plant to be protected from fungal infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Marilyn ANDERSON, Robyn HEATH, James MCKENNA, Nicole VAN DER WEERDEN
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Publication number: 20130252248Abstract: The invention provides a LAMP assay for detection of meningococcal disease, the test comprising at least one nucleic acid primer set capable of detecting Neisseria meningitides in a LAMP based molecular test, the primer set being chosen from the primer sets listed in Table 1 as LAMP SETS 1 to 12 comprising SEQUENCE IDs from ID: 1 to ID: 69. Each assay consists of a primer set including of one pair of forward (HP) and reverse (BIP) inner primers, forward (F3) and reverse (B3) outer primers. The assay may also include loop forward (LF) and/or loop back (LB) primers to accelerate the reaction. Neisseria meningitides serotypes A, B, C, Y and W135 can be detected using the assay of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUSTInventors: Peter COYLE, Derek FAIRLEY, James MCKENNA
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Patent number: 8465927Abstract: The invention provides a LAMP assay for detection of meningococcal disease, the test comprising at least one nucleic acid primer set capable of detecting Neisseria meningitides in a LAMP based molecular test, the primer set being chosen from the primer sets listed in Table 1 as LAMP SETS 1 to 12 comprising SEQUENCE IDs from ID:1 to ID:69. Each assay consists of a primer set including of one pair of forward (FIP) and reverse (BIP) inner primers, forward (F3) and reverse (B3) outer primers. The assay may also include loop forward (LF) and/or loop back (LB) primers to accelerate the reaction. Neisseria meningitides serotypes A, B, C, Y and W135 can be detected using the assay of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Belfast Health and Social Care TrustInventors: Peter Coyle, Derek Fairley, James McKenna
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Patent number: 8359585Abstract: Methods and systems for obsolescence mitigation of electronic systems including hardware and software components, in particular methods and systems for managing obsolete instrument hardware and application software used in legacy Automated Test Systems (ATS) or Automatic Test Equipment (ATE). When one or more components of a test program set (TPS) has been rendered obsolete, migration to one or more replacement instruments without any impact to the TPS or other remaining legacy instruments in the ATE or ATS is obtained by a translator module interposed between the new instrument and the system bus for translating instructions for the obsolete instrument or set of instruments into instructions or procedures for the new instrument whereby the new instrument thus functions in the same manner as the obsolete instrument or set of instruments.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2007Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Advanced Testing Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Spinner, William Harold Leippe, James McKenna, Timothy Fox
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Publication number: 20100304385Abstract: The invention provides a LAMP assay for detection of meningococcal disease, the test comprising at least one nucleic acid primer set capable of detecting Neisseria meningitides in a LAMP based molecular test, the primer set being chosen from the primer sets listed in Table 1 as LAMP SETS 1 to 12 comprising SEQUENCE IDs from ID:1 to ID:69. Each assay consists of a primer set including of one pair of forward (FIP) and reverse (BIP) inner primers, forward (F3) and reverse (B3) outer primers. The assay may also include loop forward (LF) and/or loop back (LB) primers to accelerate the reaction. Neisseria meningitides serotypes A, B, C, Y and W135 can be detected using the assay of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUSTInventors: Peter Coyle, Derek Fairley, James Mckenna
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Patent number: 7748130Abstract: A tool for qualitatively measuring a feature of a skate blade.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2008Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Inventor: James McKenna
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Patent number: 7642940Abstract: Method for enabling use of the same, existing test programs for both an obsolete and new waveform digitizer, each having an analog input interface and a digital output interface, entails providing an automatic test equipment for hosting test programs for using a waveform digitizer, and determining scalers and low voltage monolithic analog-to-digital converters to couple to the analog input interface and digital output interface of the new waveform digitizer. As such, the new waveform digitizer provides the same function, or has the same functionality as, as the obsolete waveform digitizer, and the same, existing test programs can be used for the new waveform digitizer as were used for the obsolete waveform digitizer.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2008Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Advanced Testing Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James McKenna, Robert M. Buckley
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Publication number: 20090197809Abstract: A system for reducing the incidence or severity of fungal infection of a plant, comprising a chemical fungicide component, which may be provided by foliar or root (soil or liquid nutrient) application, together with an antifungal plant defensin not in nature expressed in the plant being protected or expressed in lower amounts or in different tissues, provides synergistic improvement in protection against infection by a plant pathogenic fungus which is susceptible to the defensin and the fungicide. The fungicide can be a strobilurin or a triazole, and the defensin can be selected from a wide range of known defensins, for example, NaD1 and others, or it can be a chimeric defensin engineered for low toxicity to the plant. The defensin can be provided as a protein formulation, optionally together with the fungicide, or it can be provided by recombinant expression in the plant to be protected from fungal infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: Hexima LimitedInventors: Marilyn Anderson, Robyn Heath, James McKenna, Nicole van der Weerden
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Publication number: 20090007448Abstract: A tool for qualitatively measuring a feature of a skate blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventor: James McKenna
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Publication number: 20080320618Abstract: A new and distinct variety of walnut rootstock denominated ‘VX211’ is described. This new variety, ‘VX211’, can be propagated through micropropagation or rooted cuttings. ‘VX211’ has vigor and survivability in the nursery and in the orchard. It has reduced susceptibility to damage from nematodes (Pratylenchus vulnus) compared to other Paradox rootstock. ‘VX211’ also has reduced susceptibility to damage from Phytophthora citricola in greenhouse screens and in the field compared to other Paradox rootstock.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2007Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventors: Gale McGranahan, Charles Leslie, Wesley Hackett, Gregory Browne, James McKenna, Thomas Buzo, Stephanie Kaku, Michael McKenry
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Publication number: 20080320619Abstract: A new and distinct variety of walnut rootstock denominated ‘RX1’ is described. This new variety, ‘RX1’, can be propagated through micropropagation. It has excellent survivability in the nursery and orchard. The new variety also has reduced susceptibility to damage from Phytophthora citricola in greenhouse screens and in the field compared to other available walnut rootstocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2007Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventors: Gale McGranahan, Gregory Browne, Charles Leslie, Wesley Hackett, James McKenna
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Patent number: 7434324Abstract: A tool for qualitatively measuring a feature of a skate blade.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2007Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Inventor: James McKenna
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Patent number: PP20649Abstract: A new and distinct variety of walnut rootstock denominated ‘RX1’ is described. This new variety, ‘RX1’, can be propagated through standard tissue culture micropropagation. It has excellent survivability in the nursery and orchard. The new variety also has reduced susceptibility to damage from Phytophthora citricola in greenhouse screens and in the field compared to other available walnut rootstocks.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Gale McGranahan, Gregory Browne, Charles Leslie, Wesley Hackett, James McKenna
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Patent number: PP21179Abstract: A new and distinct variety of walnut rootstock denominated ‘VX211’ is described. This new variety, ‘VX211’, can be propagated through standard tissue culture micropropagation or rooted cuttings. ‘VX211’ has vigor and survivability in the nursery and in the orchard. It has reduced susceptibility to damage from nematodes (Pratylenchus vulnus) compared to other ‘Paradox’ rootstock. ‘VX211’ also has reduced susceptibility to damage from Phytophthora citricola in greenhouse screens and in the field compared to other ‘Paradox’ rootstock.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Gale McGranahan, Charles Leslie, Wesley Hackett, Gregory Browne, James McKenna, Thomas Buzo, Stephanie Kaku, Michael McKenry