Patents by Inventor A. A. Knight

A. A. Knight 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).

  • Publication number: 20240170182
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heat shrinkable wrap comprising a body comprising two longitudinal edges and two transverse edges; a first locking feature which expands along a first longitudinal edge and a second locking feature which expands along a second longitudinal edge; wherein the body comprises a heat shrink material; wherein the first locking feature at the first longitudinal edge comprises at least two first locking elements which expand along the first longitudinal edge and the second locking feature at the second longitudinal edge 8, 80 comprises at least two second locking elements which expand along the second longitudinal edge; wherein the first locking elements and the second locking elements are adapted for engaging with each other, for establishing, in an engaged state, at least two connections between the first locking feature and the second locking feature; wherein, when the connection between the first locking feature and the second locking feature is established, the body and the lo
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Reza PAKZAD, Bretislav HAMPAPA, Jeffrey KNIGHT, Selvapandian BALASUBRAMANIAN, Kaylie Jane SMITH, Richard KEWELL
  • Publication number: 20240171565
    Abstract: An embodiment of a Horticulture Cloud Platform provides for the secure connection of industrial devices to a Cloud platform in the horticulture and agriculture markets. A further embodiment of the Horticulture Cloud Platform provides a process and methodology for the proportional monetization of Cloud access among multiple parties. A further embodiment of a Horticulture Cloud Platform allows manufacturers of hardware devices and products in the horticulture and agriculture Industries, not currently Cloud enabled, to connect to the Cloud in a secure manner, and receive revenue from the benefiting End-User.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Yen Lam Pham, Stephen J. Scherer, Eugene U. Knight
  • Patent number: 11987778
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, apparatuses, and methods for preparing cell-based meat products (i.e., comestible meat products). In particular, a pipe-based bioreactor is disclosed having one or more substrates disposed therein. In one or more embodiments, the one or more substrates comprise a plurality of nominally spaced substrates conforming to an interior profile of an elongated enclosure of the pipe-based bioreactor. In some embodiments, multiple pipe-based bioreactors are interconnected a fluid source for preparing cell-based meat products. In addition, various methods and procedures for utilizing embodiments of pipe-based bioreactors are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Upside Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Knight Benton, Konrad Müller-Auffermann
  • Patent number: 11988078
    Abstract: A perforating gun deployable in a wellbore as part of a tool string includes an outer sleeve including a generally tubular wall structure having a peripheral surface around the outside, opposite ends thereof and a central passage therethrough extending from one end to the other end and further including a connection at each end to connect to other tools in the tool string, and at least one pressure sealed perforating module slidably positioned within the central passage of the outer sleeve having a shaped charge sealed from the portion of the central passage of the outer sleeve external the pressure-sealed perforating module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: G&H Diversified Manufacturing LP
    Inventors: Benjamin Vascal Knight, James Edward Kash, Ryan Ward
  • Publication number: 20240158364
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions, and methods useful for treating neuronal and mitochondrial diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher L. Rinsch, Penelope Andreux, Jonathan Mark Sutton, Eileen Mary Seward, Jamie D. Knight, Ian Linney, Peter C. Sennhen, Said Oumouch, Florent Beaufils, Thomas Christian Fessard
  • Publication number: 20240158363
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions, and methods useful for treating neuronal and mitochondrial diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher L. Rinsch, Penelope Andreux, Jonathan Mark Sutton, Eileen Mary Seward, Jamie D. Knight, Ian Linney, Peter C. Sennhenn, Said Oumouch, Florent Beaufils, Thomas Christian Fessard
  • Publication number: 20240156317
    Abstract: A wet-dry vacuum cleaner including a collecting bin and a power head removably coupled to the collecting bin. The power head includes a housing configured to support the power head on the collecting bin, an exhaust outlet, and a cyclonic separator positioned within the housing. The cyclonic separator includes a dirty air inlet, a chamber, and a clean air outlet. The power head further includes a suction motor assembly operable to create a working airflow path from the dirty air inlet to the exhaust outlet, and a filter disposed within a filter housing hanging downwardly from the suction motor assembly. The filter is positioned within the working airflow path adjacent the clean air outlet of the cyclonic separator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2024
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Tyler H. Knight, Stephen A. Hughett
  • Publication number: 20240156456
    Abstract: Force modulating tissue bridges, and associated applicators, kits and methods are provided. A force modulating tissue bridge can be a medical article for at least partially covering a wound and/or scar tissue. The medical article can include an elastic arch extending over an area, and a medial strut connected to the arch and extending into the area over which the central section extends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2024
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Felmont F. Eaves, David O. Kazmer, Gary W. Knight, Timothy G. Dietz, William Eugene Clem
  • Publication number: 20240157579
    Abstract: A kit is provided for a gripping apparatus. The gripping apparatus includes a body defining a chamber and an exhaust at a first end of the body. The gripping apparatus also includes an air conveyor positioned within the chamber. The air conveyor is configured to generate an air flow through an inlet and out through the exhaust. The kit includes a plurality of gripper heads each configured to be attached to a second end of the body opposite to the first end. Each gripper head defines a respective interchangeable nest that is different among the plurality of gripper heads. Each gripper head is configured to locate and releasably hold one of a plurality of components based on the air flow generated within the chamber and discharged through the exhaust.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventor: Mark Knight Robinson
  • Publication number: 20240157581
    Abstract: A gripping apparatus is provided for transporting components from one location to another. The gripping apparatus includes a body defining a chamber and an exhaust at a first end of the body. The apparatus also includes a gripper head configured to be attached to a second end of the body opposite to the first end. The gripper head defines one or more openings and a nest having a profile configured to locate and releasably hold a component based on an air flow generated within the chamber and discharged through the exhaust. The apparatus also includes an air conveyor positioned within the chamber. The air conveyor is configured to generate the air flow through an inlet and out through the exhaust. The air conveyor defines a central bore and an exhaust port. The inlet includes an inlet port with a nozzle in communication with the central bore and the exhaust port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Knight Robinson
  • Publication number: 20240157633
    Abstract: A method is provided for forming one or more gripper heads to be used with a gripping apparatus. The method includes obtaining 3D data based on a geometry of a component. The method also includes forming one gripper head comprising 3D printing the gripper head based on the obtained 3D data. The forming step includes forming one or more openings in the gripper head and forming a nest of the gripper head to locate and releasably hold the component based on suction being applied through the one or more openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventor: Mark Knight Robinson
  • Publication number: 20240158365
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions, and methods useful for treating neuronal and mitochondrial diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher L. Rinsch, Penelope Andreux, Jonathan Mark Sutton, Eileen Mary Seward, Jamie D. Knight, Ian Linney, Peter C. Sennhenn, Said Oumouch, Florent Beaufils, Thomas Christian Fessard
  • Publication number: 20240158184
    Abstract: A method is provided for transporting components using a gripping apparatus. The gripping apparatus includes a body defining a chamber and includes an exhaust at a first end of the body. The gripping apparatus also includes an air conveyor positioned within the chamber. The method includes attaching a gripper head to a second end of the body opposite to the first end. The gripper head defines one or more openings and a nest. The method further includes generating an air flow through an inlet of the air conveyor and out through the exhaust. The method further includes applying suction via the one or more openings in the gripper head to locate and releasably hold one of the components with the gripper head at the first location based on the generating step. The method further includes transporting the component from the first location to a second location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventor: Mark Knight Robinson
  • Publication number: 20240159331
    Abstract: A mountable vent, comprising: a first hollow portion with a seal groove; a second hollow portion in fluid communication with the first hollow portion; an extension of the second hollow portion in fluid communication with the second hollow portion; and a fastening portion with a compression limiter for at least one fastener to attach the mountable vent to a housing, where the fastening portion radially extends from the first hollow portion or the second hollow portion and is positioned between the seal groove and the extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Dakota Rene DAWSON, Steven Thomas BYRNE, Zhongli YOU, Kendall Christopher KNIGHT, Karlie MANOR, Channing CECIL
  • Publication number: 20240161663
    Abstract: The NOVELTY DISPLAY PLATFORM discloses a display platform for illuminating a display chamber. The platform includes a base unit containing a light source. The base unit is configured with a stage to support a display chamber. The base unit further includes an opening configured to receive a light conduit. The light conduit is configured to redirect light from the light source contained in the base unit to illuminate the display chamber. The display chamber may contain a transparent sheet bearing an image and/or be filled with a suspension of reflective particles. The light source may be color changing and/or support various display modes, and may be controlled by a remote.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2024
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventor: Aisha Ruth Knight
  • Patent number: 11980469
    Abstract: Example devices are disclosed herein that include a first elongated band coupled to a first housing to be located on a first side of a head of a subject and a second housing to be located near a second side of the head of the subject, the first elongated band comprising a first set of electrodes. The example device also includes a second elongated band coupled to the first housing and to the second housing, the second elongated band comprising a second set of electrodes. In addition, the device includes a third elongated band coupled to the first housing and to the second housing, the third elongated band comprising a third set of electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Nielsen Company
    Inventors: Robert T. Knight, Ramachandran Gurumoorthy, Yakob Badower, A. K. Pradeep
  • Patent number: 11984675
    Abstract: A battery clamp having a first inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion, a second inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion, a first outer insulating battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion connected to the first inner metal battery clamp, and a second outer insulating battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion connected to the second inner metal battery clamp. The first inner metal battery clamp member and/or the second inner metal battery clamp member having a battery cable connector configured to allow a user to access the battery cable connector with the user's fingers or a tool while avoiding interference with the handle portions of the battery clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: The Noco Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, Sr., James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: 11981884
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, apparatuses, and methods for preparing cell-based meat products (i.e., comestible meat products). In particular, a pipe-based bioreactor is disclosed having one or more substrates disposed therein. In one or more embodiments, the one or more substrates comprise a plurality of nominally spaced substrates conforming to an interior profile of an elongated enclosure of the pipe-based bioreactor. In some embodiments, multiple pipe-based bioreactors are interconnected a fluid source for preparing cell-based meat products. In addition, various methods and procedures for utilizing embodiments of pipe-based bioreactors are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Upside Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Knight Benton, Konrad Müller-Auffermann
  • Patent number: D1026445
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Inventors: Kendall Gholston, Willie C. Knight, Sr., Christine Gholston, Dianne D. Knight
  • Patent number: D1027174
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: BRIJ Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Felmont F. Eaves, III, David O. Kazmer, Gary W. Knight, Timothy G. Dietz, William Eugene Clem