Patents by Inventor Robert L. Wood, JR.
Robert L. Wood, JR. 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: 20240181047Abstract: Emulsion-based and micromolded (“MM”) or three dimensional printed (“3DP”) polymeric formulations for single injection of antigen, preferably releasing at two or more time periods, have been developed. Formulations are preferably formed of biocompatible, biodegradable polymers. Discrete regions encapsulating antigen, alone or in combination with other antigens, adjuvants, stabilizers, and release modifiers, are present in the formulations. Antigen is preferably present in excipient at the time of administration, or on the surface of the formulation, for immediate release, and incorporated within the formulation for release at ten to 45 days after initial release of antigen, optionally at ten to 90 day intervals for release of antigen in one or more additional time periods. Antigen may be stabilized through the use of stabilizing agents such as trehalose glass. In a preferred embodiment for immunization against polio, antigen is released at the time of administration, and two, four and six months thereafter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2023Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventors: Ana Jaklenec, William Gates, Philip A. Welkhoff, Boris Nikolic, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Robert S. Langer, Thanh Duc Nguyen, Stephany Yi Tzeng, James J. Norman, Kevin McHugh
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Patent number: 11975069Abstract: Emulsion-based and micromolded (“MM”) or three dimensional printed (“3DP”) polymeric formulations for single injection of antigen, preferably releasing at two or more time periods, have been developed. Formulations are preferably formed of biocompatible, biodegradable polymers. Discrete regions encapsulating antigen, alone or in combination with other antigens, adjuvants, stabilizers, and release modifiers, are present in the formulations. Antigen is preferably present in excipient at the time of administration, or on the surface of the formulation, for immediate release, and incorporated within the formulation for release at ten to 45 days after initial release of antigen, optionally at ten to 90 day intervals for release of antigen in one or more additional time periods. Antigen may be stabilized through the use of stabilizing agents such as trehalose glass. In a preferred embodiment for immunization against polio, antigen is released at the time of administration, and two, four and six months thereafter.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignees: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TOKITAE LLCInventors: Ana Jaklenec, William Gates, Philip A. Welkhoff, Boris Nikolic, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Robert S. Langer, Thanh Duc Nguyen, Stephany Yi Tzeng, James J. Norman, Kevin McHugh
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Patent number: 9891136Abstract: A method for determining a bearing setting of a bearing in a shaft assembly, in which the shaft assembly includes a housing and a shaft rotatable with respect to the housing, with the bearing including a first bearing part coupled to the shaft and a second bearing part coupled to the housing, includes positioning a first portion of a measuring device in direct or indirect contact with the housing and a second portion of the measuring device in direct or indirect contact with the shaft. The method also includes measuring with the measuring device a parameter indicative of an amount of contact between the first bearing part and the second bearing part.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Douglas K. Brownell, Stacy K. Worley, Kyle K. McKinzie, Robert L. Wood, Jr.
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Publication number: 20170089806Abstract: A method for determining a bearing setting of a bearing in a shaft assembly, in which the shaft assembly includes a housing and a shaft rotatable with respect to the housing, with the bearing including a first bearing part coupled to the shaft and a second bearing part coupled to the housing, includes positioning a first portion of a measuring device in direct or indirect contact with the housing and a second portion of the measuring device in direct or indirect contact with the shaft. The method also includes measuring with the measuring device a parameter indicative of an amount of contact between the first bearing part and the second bearing part.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2015Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Douglas K. Brownell, Stacy K. Worley, Kyle K. McKinzie, Robert L. Wood, JR.
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Publication number: 20150140917Abstract: The invention relates to a sealed duct vehicle cab post. A cab frame includes a hollow cab post having an air vent in a sidewall thereof and open first and second ends. A piece of unexpanded foam is attached to a clip. The clip has a base forming a foam piece support to which the piece of unexpanded foam is attached. The clip has a gripping member, and an arm connecting the base to the gripping member. The clip and the foam piece are inserted through the vent and into the post so that the unexpanded foam piece is inside the post and spaced apart from an edge of the vent and between the vent and the first end of the post. The gripping member is coupled to the post so that the gripping member grips, an edge of the vent. The cab frame and/or the post is then heated so that the foam expands and forms a seal within the post between the vent and the first end of the post.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2012Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: PAUL Thomas BRUSS, Terry S. Koch, Robert L. Wood, JR.
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Patent number: 8887880Abstract: An efficient lubrication system for wet plate brake assemblies includes a flow control system that passes lubricant for cooling and lubrication through interdigitated wet brake plates when the plates are engaged. When the plates are disengaged, the wet plate assembly is controlled to limit its displacement by means of a pin and spring such that a gap is provided around the brake plates to provide a preferential path for lubricant, thus minimizing parasitic losses.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Michael J. Cliff, Robert L. Wood, Jr., Briton T. Eastman, Poongundran Ganapathi
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Patent number: 8740741Abstract: A differential axle assembly for a work machine having a differential lock capability. The differential axle has a differential gear housing, which utilizes a sealed housing on the outside thereof and a bleed flow path for pressurized liquid lubricant actuating a differential lock feature to provide adequate cooling flow for the differential gear set and differential lock mechanism under heavy duty circumstances.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Robert L. Wood, Jr., Michael J. Cliff, Craig R. Eike
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Publication number: 20130244561Abstract: The invention relates to a sealed duct vehicle cab post. A cab frame includes a hollow cab post having an air vent in a sidewall thereof and open first and second ends. A piece of unexpanded foam is attached to a clip. The clip has a base forming a foam piece support to which the piece of unexpanded foam is attached. The clip has a gripping member, and an arm connecting the base to the gripping member. The clip and the foam piece are inserted through the vent and into the post so that the unexpanded foam piece is inside the post and spaced apart from an edge of the vent and between the vent and the first end of the post. The gripping member is coupled to the post so that the gripping member grips, an edge of the vent. The cab frame and/or the post is then heated so that the foam expands and forms a seal within the post between the vent and the first end of the post.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: PAUL Thomas BRUSS, Terry S. Koch, Robert L. Wood, JR.
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Publication number: 20130065720Abstract: A differential axle assembly for a work machine having a differential lock capability. The differential axle has a differential gear housing, which utilizes a sealed housing on the outside thereof and a bleed flow path for pressurized liquid lubricant actuating a differential lock feature to provide adequate cooling flow for the differential gear set and differential lock mechanism under heavy duty circumstances.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Robert L. Wood, JR., Michael J. Cliff, Craig R. Eike
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Publication number: 20100300776Abstract: An efficient lubrication system for wet plate brake assemblies includes a flow control system that passes lubricant for cooling and lubrication through interdigitated wet brake plates when the plates are engaged. When the plates are disengaged, the wet plate assembly is controlled to limit its displacement by means of a pin and spring such that a gap is provided around the brake plates to provide a preferential path for lubricant, thus minimizing parasitic losses.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventors: Michael J. Cliff, Robert L. Wood, JR., Briton T. Eastman, Poongundran Ganapathi
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Publication number: 20100090361Abstract: The invention relates to a making a sealed duct from a vehicle cab post. There is a simple and effective method of making such a cab post. The method includes providing a cab frame with a hollow cab post having an air vent in a sidewall thereof and open first and second ends. The method also includes attaching a piece of unexpanded foam to a clip. The clip has a base forming a foam piece support to which the piece of unexpanded foam is attached. The clip has a gripping member, and an arm connecting the base to the gripping member. The method further includes inserting the clip and the foam piece through the vent and into the post so that the unexpanded foam piece is inside the post and spaced apart from an edge of the vent and between the vent and the first end of the post. The gripping member is coupled to the post so that the gripping member grips an edge of the vent.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Paul Thomas Bruss, Terry S. Koch, Robert L. Wood, JR.