Patents by Inventor Todd Gordon
Todd Gordon 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: 20240124288Abstract: A portable, self-contained beverage apparatus includes a container assembly having a known storage capacity for storing a consumable liquid, and a dispensing assembly disposed within the container assembly that dispenses variable, non-zero quantities of additives into the consumable liquid. The dispensing assembly includes multiple apertures structured and arranged to retain vessels containing the additives to be dispensed into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus also includes a level sensor disposed within the container assembly that determines a consumable liquid level of the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly. In certain embodiments, one or more positive displacement pumping mechanisms are configured to pump additive liquid from additive containers into a beverage chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: Cirkul, Inc.Inventors: Mark Lyons, Jonathon Perrelli, Robert Lawson-Shanks, Abraham Maclean, Connor Bacon, James Christopher Small, Jesse John Horne, Simon Lewis Bilton, Matthew James Edwards, Andrew Gordon Wallace, Maxim D. Wheatley, David J. Wheatley, Todd Metlen
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Patent number: 11432476Abstract: A replaceable tray for inserting into an exit path of a bee hive includes: (a) a tray body having a base and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the base and surrounding a periphery of the base, the base and the at least one side wall defining an interior of the tray body, and the at least one side wall having an upper end defining an upper rim of the tray body; (b) a removable top bonded to the upper rim for sealing the interior of the tray body; and (c) a powdered plant treatment agent in the interior of the tray body and supported on the base when the tray body is upright.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: BEE VECTORING TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Michael Howard D. Hearn Collinson, Todd Gordon Mason, John Clifford Sutton, Peter G. Kevan
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Publication number: 20220044903Abstract: An arc-mitigating fuse including a fuse body, a first endcap covering a first end of the fuse body and a second endcap covering a second end of the fuse body, a fusible element disposed within the fuse body and extending between the first endcap and the second endcap to provide an electrically conductive pathway therebetween, and a plurality of gas-evolving microbeads disposed within the fuse body surrounding the fusible element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: IRMA VALERIANO SANTOS, TODD GORDON DIETSCH
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Publication number: 20200245565Abstract: A replaceable tray for inserting into an exit path of a bee hive includes: (a) a tray body having a base and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the base and surrounding a periphery of the base, the base and the at least one side wall defining an interior of the tray body, and the at least one side wall having an upper end defining an upper rim of the tray body; (b) a removable top bonded to the upper rim for sealing the interior of the tray body; and (c) a powdered plant treatment agent in the interior of the tray body and supported on the base when the tray body is upright.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: BEE VECTORING TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Michael Howard D. Hearn Collinson, Todd Gordon Mason, John Clifford Sutton, Peter G. Kevan
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Patent number: 10624271Abstract: A tray for positioning in an exit path of a bee hive comprises a base, a bee entrance end, and a bee exit end. Spaced apart side walls extend upwardly from the base. The sidewalls extend generally lengthwise between the bee entrance end and bee exit end. A plurality of posts extend upwardly from the base and are positioned between the bee entrance end and the bee exit end. The posts are generally circular in cross-section. The posts act as obstacles around which the bees must walk to reach the bee exit end from the bee entrance end.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2016Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: BEE VECTORING TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Michael Howard D. Hearn Collinson, Todd Gordon Mason, John Clifford Sutton, Peter G. Kevan
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Patent number: 10273445Abstract: Described is an isolated strain of the fungus Colonostachys rosea termed BVT Cr-7 useful as a biological control agent for the treatment of plants. The isolated strain, formulations comprising said strain and/or spores derived from said strain may be applied to plants or plant materials in order to improve plant yield, to improve plant growth, or for the treatment or prevention of diseases or pathogens in the plant.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Bee Vectoring Technology Inc.Inventors: John Sutton, Todd Gordon Mason
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Patent number: 9968099Abstract: A powder plant treatment formulation for application to plants by insect vectoring includes: a plant treatment agent; a stabilizing agent bonded to the plant treatment agent for stabilizing the plant treatment agent; a moisture absorption agent for absorbing moisture from the formulation; an attracting agent for attracting the formulation to plants; and a diluent.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: BEE VECTORING TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Todd Gordon Mason, John Clifford Sutton
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Patent number: 9967621Abstract: Described is a technology by which personalization data is used to select and order video highlight clips for a personalized highlight reel that a user may play to view, such as part of a narrative arranged for that user. The narrative may include introductory content, transition content and/or ending content. The narrative may include advertising content and/or ending content. The narrative may be rearranged in response to an event.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Rovi Technologies CorporationInventors: Trevor C. Armstrong, David J. Jurenka, Jeanie Michelle DuMont, Michael L. Christian, Todd Gordon Stevens, Vernon W. Hui, Ashish Gupta, David W. Stevens, Adam Lee Potratz, Langdon Ward Beeck
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Publication number: 20170327784Abstract: Described is an isolated strain of the fungus Colonostachys rosea termed BVT Cr-7 useful as a biological control agent for the treatment of plants. The isolated strain, formulations comprising said strain and/or spores derived from said strain may be applied to plants or plant materials in order to improve plant yield, to improve plant growth, or for the treatment or prevention of diseases or pathogens in the plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: John Sutton, Todd Gordon Mason
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Patent number: 9758758Abstract: Described is an isolated strain of the fungus Colonostachys rosea termed BVT Cr-7 useful as a biological control agent for the treatment of plants. The isolated strain, formulations comprising said strain and/or spores derived from said strain may be applied to plants or plant materials in order to improve plant yield, to improve plant growth, or for the treatment or prevention of diseases or pathogens in the plant.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Bee Vectoring Technology Inc.Inventors: John Sutton, Todd Gordon Mason
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Patent number: 9526233Abstract: A bee vectoring apparatus includes a tray for positioning in the exit path of a beehive. The tray includes a bottom, a bee entrance end, and a bee exit end. The apparatus includes a tray lid positioned above the bottom, with first and second barrier walls extruding downwardly from the lid. A ceiling extends between bottom ends of the first and second barrier walls.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Bee Vectoring Technology Inc.Inventors: Michael Howard D. Hearn Collinson, Peter Kevan, Todd Gordon Mason, John Clifford Sutton
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Publication number: 20160249535Abstract: A tray for positioning in an exit path of a beehive comprises a base, a bee entrance end, and a bee exit end. Spaced apart side walls extend upwardly from the base. The sidewalls extend generally lengthwise between the bee entrance end and bee exit end. A plurality of posts extend upwardly from the base and are positioned between the bee entrance end and the bee exit end. The posts are generally circular in cross-section. The posts act as obstacles around which the bess must walk to reach the bee exit end from the bee entrance end.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Applicant: BEE VECTORING TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Michael Howard D. Hearn Collinson, Todd Gordon Mason, John Clifford Sutton, Peter G. Kevan
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Publication number: 20160222342Abstract: Described is an isolated strain of the fungus Colonostachys rosea termed BVT Cr-7 useful as a biological control agent for the treatment of plants. The isolated strain, formulations comprising said strain and/or spores derived from said strain may be applied to plants or plant materials in order to improve plant yield, to improve plant growth, or for the treatment or prevention of diseases or pathogens in the plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2014Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: John Sutton, Todd Gordon Mason
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Publication number: 20160213006Abstract: A powder plant treatment formulation for application to plants by insect vectoring includes: a plant treatment agent; a stabilizing agent bonded to the plant treatment agent for stabilizing the plant treatment agent; a moisture absorption agent for absorbing moisture from the formulation; an attracting agent for attracting the formulation to plants; and a diluent.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: BEE VECTORING TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Todd Gordon Mason, John Clifford Sutton
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Patent number: 9380777Abstract: A powder plant treatment formulation for application to plants by insect vectoring includes: a plant treatment agent; a stabilizing agent bonded to the plant treatment agent for stabilizing the plant treatment agent; a moisture absorption agent for absorbing moisture from the formulation; an attracting agent for attracting the formulation to plants; and a diluent.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Bee Vectoring Technology Inc.Inventors: Todd Gordon Mason, John Clifford Sutton
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Patent number: 9357752Abstract: A tray for positioning in an exit path of a bee hive comprises a base, a bee entrance end, and a bee exit end. Spaced apart side walls extend upwardly from the base. The sidewalls extend generally lengthwise between the bee entrance end and bee exit end. A plurality of posts extend upwardly from the base and are positioned between the bee entrance end and the bee exit end. The posts are generally circular in cross-section. The posts act as obstacles around which the bees must walk to reach the bee exit end from the bee entrance end.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2012Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Bee Vectoring Technology Inc.Inventors: Michael Howard D. Hearn Collinson, Todd Gordon Mason, John Clifford Sutton, Peter G. Kevan
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Patent number: 9332752Abstract: A powder plant treatment formulation for application to plants by insect vectoring includes: a plant treatment agent; a stabilizing agent bonded to the plant treatment agent for stabilizing the plant treatment agent; a moisture absorption agent for absorbing moisture from the formulation; an attracting agent for attracting the formulation to plants; and a diluent.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Bee Vectoring Technology Inc.Inventors: Todd Gordon Mason, John Clifford Sutton
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Publication number: 20150359204Abstract: A bee vectoring apparatus includes a tray for positioning in the exit path of a beehive. The tray includes a bottom, a bee entrance end, and a bee exit end. The apparatus includes a tray lid positioned above the bottom, with first and second barrier walls extruding downwardly from the lid. A ceiling extends between bottom ends of the first and second barrier walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2014Publication date: December 17, 2015Applicant: BEE VECTORING TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Michael Howard D. Hearn Collinson, Peter G Kevan, Todd Gordon Mason, John Clifford Sutton
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Patent number: 8955213Abstract: An apparatus and kit for stuffing plush toys and a method of stuffing using the device. The apparatus including a stuffing hopper with an inlet for receiving stuffing, an auger housing located below and in communication with the stuffing hopper, a device located in the stuffing hopper for feeding stuffing from the stuffing hopper into the auger housing and a rotatable auger located within the auger housing to feed stuffing out of the apparatus and into a plush toy casing.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Lionfish Development, LLCInventors: Todd Gordon, Frank Bartleucci
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Publication number: 20150023906Abstract: A powder plant treatment formulation for application to plants by insect vectoring includes: a plant treatment agent; a stabilizing agent bonded to the plant treatment agent for stabilizing the plant treatment agent; a moisture absorption agent for absorbing moisture from the formulation; an attracting agent for attracting the formulation to plants; and a diluent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: BEE VECTORING TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Todd Gordon Mason, John Clifford Sutton