Patents by Inventor Andrew Marks

Andrew Marks 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: 20220119252
    Abstract: A chemical synthesis plant comprising: one or more reactors configured for producing, from one or more reactants, a process stream comprising at least one chemical product; a feed preparation system configured to prepare one or more feed streams comprising one or more of the one or more reactants for introduction into the reactor; and/or a product purification system configured to separate the at least one chemical product from reaction byproducts, unreacted reactants, or a combination thereof within the process stream, wherein the chemical synthesis plant is configured such that a majority (e.g., greater than 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, or 100%) of the net energy needed for heating, cooling, compressing, or a combination thereof utilized via the one or more reactors, the feed preparation system, the product purification system, or a combination thereof is provided from an intermittent energy source (IES).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: SABIC Global Technologies B.V.
    Inventors: Scott STEVENSON, Andrew Mark WARD, Kenneth Francis LAWSON, Joseph William SCHROER, Michael Edward HUCKMAN, Zhun ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20220121712
    Abstract: A content extraction and display process which process may include various functionality for segmenting content into analyzable portions, ranking relevance of content within such segments, and displaying highly ranked extractions in graphical cloud form. The graphical cloud in some embodiments will dynamically and synchronously update as the content is played back or acquired. Extracted elements maybe in the form of words, phrases, audio sequences, non-verbal visual segments or icons as well as a host of other information communicating data objects expressible by graphical display. In some cases, elements of the graphical cloud may include links to external resources such as websites or other resources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Mark Robert Cromack, Andrew Mark Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20220119269
    Abstract: An ammonia synthesis plant comprising: a feed pretreating section operable to pretreat a feed stream; a syngas generation section operable to reform the feed stream to produce a reformer product stream; a shift conversion section operable to subject the reformer product stream to the water gas shift reaction, to produce a shifted gas stream comprising more hydrogen than the reformer gas stream; a purification section operable to remove at least one component from the shifted gas stream, and provide an ammonia synthesis feed stream; and/or an ammonia synthesis section operable to produce ammonia from the ammonia synthesis feed stream, wherein the ammonia synthesis plant is configured such that, relative to a conventional ammonia synthesis plant, more of the energy required by the ammonia synthesis plant or one or more sections thereof is provided by a non-carbon based energy source, a renewable energy source, and/or electricity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: SABIC Global Technologies B.V.
    Inventors: Michael Edward HUCKMAN, Scott STEVENSON, Andrew Mark WARD, Tim ABBOTT, Kenneth Francis LAWSON, Joseph William SCHROER, Zhun ZHAO, Arno OPRINS
  • Publication number: 20220119328
    Abstract: A methanol synthesis plant comprising: a feed pretreating section operable to pretreat a feed stream; a synthesis gas (syngas) generation section comprising one or more reactors operable to produce a syngas synthesis product stream comprising synthesis gas from the feed stream; a methanol synthesis section comprising one or more methanol synthesis reactors operable to produce a synthesis product comprising methanol; and/or a methanol purification section operable to remove at least one component from the synthesis product to provide a purified methanol product; wherein the methanol synthesis plant is configured such that, relative to a conventional methanol synthesis plant, more of the net energy required by the methanol synthesis plant, the feed pretreating section, the syngas generation section, the methanol synthesis section, the methanol purification section, or a combination thereof, is provided by a non-carbon based energy source, a renewable energy source, and/or electricity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: SABIC Global Technologies B.V.
    Inventors: Joseph William SCHROER, Scott STEVENSON, Andrew Mark WARD, Tim ABBOTT, Kenneth Francis LAWSON, Michael Edward HUCKMAN, Zhun ZHAO, Arno OPRINS
  • Patent number: 11305871
    Abstract: Rotor assemblies for aircraft are described where one or more blades of the rotor assembly includes a blade alignment device that passively orients a blade in response to an airflow around the blade alignment device when the rotor assembly is free-wheeling. One embodiment comprises a method of operating a rotor assembly for aircraft. The method comprises operating the rotor assembly in a free-wheeling state, where the rotor assembly includes a rotary hub that rotates about an axis and a plurality of blades extending radially from the rotary hub. At least one of the plurality of blades includes a blade alignment device. The method further comprises aligning the at least one of the plurality of blades in response to airflow around the blade alignment device when the rotor assembly is in the free-wheeling state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Heafitz, Robert William Parks
  • Patent number: 11279700
    Abstract: Provided, in part, are compounds of Formula I: pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are useful in the treatment of conditions associated with the activity of sodium channels. Methods of treating a disease or condition relating to aberrant function of a sodium ion channel including neurological disorders (e.g., Dravet syndrome, epilepsy), pain, and neuromuscular disorders are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: PRAXIS PRECISION MEDICINES, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Griffin, Brian Edward Marron, Gabriel Martinez Botella, Kiran Reddy
  • Patent number: 11278535
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to, in part, fused heteroaryl compounds and compositions useful for preventing and/or treating a disease or condition relating to aberrant function of a voltage-gated, sodium ion channel, for example, abnormal late/persistent sodium current. Methods of treating a disease or condition relating to aberrant function of a sodium ion channel including neurological disorders (e.g., Dravet syndrome, epilepsy), pain, and neuromuscular disorders are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: PRAXIS PRECISION MEDICINES, INC.
    Inventors: Kiran Reddy, Gabriel Martinez Botella, Andrew Mark Griffin, Brian Edward Marron
  • Patent number: 11261188
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to, in part, fused heteroaryl compounds and compositions useful for preventing and/or treating a disease or condition relating to aberrant function of a voltage-gated, sodium ion channel, for example, abnormal late/persistent sodium current. For example, such compounds include those having the structure: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Methods of treating a disease or condition relating to aberrant function of a sodium ion channel, including Dravet syndrome or epilepsy, using such compounds are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: PRAXIS PRECISION MEDICINES, INC.
    Inventors: Kiran Reddy, Gabriel Martinez Botella, Andrew Mark Griffin, Brian Edward Marron
  • Publication number: 20220056439
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for genome modification of a nucleotide sequence located in or near a male fertility gene of MS9, MS22, MS26, or MS45 in the genome of a plant cell or plant to produce a male-sterile plant. In some examples, the methods and compositions employ a guide RNA/Cas endonuclease system for modifying or altering target sites located in or near a male fertility gene of MS9, MS22, MS26, or MS45 in the genome of a plant cell, plant or seed to produce a male-sterile plant. Also provided are compositions and methods employing a guide polynucleotide/Cas endonuclease system for genome modification a nucleotide sequence located in or near a male fertility gene of MS9, MS22, MS26, or MS45 in the genome of a plant cell to produce a male-sterile plant. Compositions and methods are also provided for restoring fertility to a Ms9, Ms22, Ms26, or Ms45 nucleotide sequence to a male-sterile Ms9, Ms22, Ms26, or Ms45 plant produced using the methods and compositions described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: ANDREW MARK CIGAN, TIM FOX, MANJIT SINGH
  • Patent number: 11254425
    Abstract: Rotor assemblies for aircraft are described that include a plurality of blades that are disposed vertically on a common axis along different horizontal planes. When the rotor assemblies are free-wheeling, the blades form a vertically stacked configuration, and when the rotor assembly is driven in rotation to generate lift, the blades bloom out from the vertically stacked configuration. At least one of the blades in the rotor assembly has a blade geometry that is different with respect to other blades such that when the blades are vertically stacked and free-wheeling, the collective shape of the blades is aerodynamic in shape, based on the different blade geometry, that reduces aerodynamic drag on the rotor assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: William Thalheimer, Andrew Mark Heafitz
  • Publication number: 20220043983
    Abstract: A system for determining context and intent in a conversation using machine learning (ML) based artificial intelligence (AI) in omni channel data communications is disclosed. The system may comprise a data store to store and manage data within a network, a server to facilitate operations using information from the one or more data stores, and a ML-based AI subsystem to communicate with the server and the data store in the network. The ML-based AI subsystem may comprise a data access interface to receive data associated with a conversation with a user via a communication channel. The ML-based AI subsystem may comprise a processor to provide a proactive, adaptive, and intelligent conversation by applying hierarchical multi-intent data labeling framework, training at least one model with training data, and generating and deploying a production-ready model based on the trained and retained at least one model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Ayers, Giles Bryan, Mark Kingsley Smith
  • Publication number: 20220042017
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates methods and compositions useful for prevention of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv) in animals, including animals of the species Sus scrofa. The present teachings relate to swine wherein at least one allele of a CD163 gene has been inactivated, and to specific methods and nucleic acid sequences used in gene editing to inactivate the CD163 gene. Swine wherein both alleles of the CD163 gene are inactivated are resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: Genus PLC
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Cigan, Jonathan Edward Lightner, Matthew Scott Culbertson, William Thomas Christianson, Benjamin Beaton, Brian Burger, Dylan Barnes, Matthew Campbell
  • Patent number: 11242972
    Abstract: A reflector unit may behave as a retroreflector to reflect light of a selected color. The reflector unit may comprise a first reflector having a first color, a second reflector having a second color, and a mask that either allows incoming light to reach the first reflector and not the second reflector or allows incoming light to reach the second reflector and not the first reflector. An active light unit may emit light of a particular color in response to receiving light. In this fashion, the active light unit may simulate the operation of a reflector. The reflector unit and the active light unit may operate on a bi-directional vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Zoox, Inc.
    Inventors: Chang Gi Samuel Hong, Andrew Mark Stieber, George William Sabet Fahmy, Evan David Cook
  • Publication number: 20220024930
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to, in part, fused heteroaryl compounds and compositions useful for preventing and/or treating a disease or condition relating to aberrant function of a voltage-gated, sodium ion channel, for example, abnormal late/persistent sodium current. Methods of treating a disease or condition relating to aberrant function of a sodium ion channel including neurological disorders (e.g., Dravet syndrome, epilepsy), pain, and neuromuscular disorders are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Griffin, Brian Edward Marron, Gabriel Martinez Botella
  • Patent number: 11219580
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mouthwash composition comprising a heterogeneous gel, wherein said heterogeneous gel comprises at least two gelling agents and two or more active ingredients, and wherein the composition provides the differential release of the active ingredients over a period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: ANDALAY TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Shaw, Tim Holdway, Alasdair Dow
  • Patent number: 11219170
    Abstract: Shelters for enhancing the growth of trees by protecting tree trunks from damaging sunlight. The shelters include a longitudinal tubular structure having a top edge and a bottom edge. The shelters includes a conduit extending from the top edge to the bottom edge of the shelter. The longitudinal tubular structure may be formed from a polymeric material including a pigment selected to block at least a portion of electromagnetic radiation. The polymeric material including the pigment blocks at least about 30% of electromagnetic radiation at any wavelength from about 200 nm to about 2500 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Berry Global, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Stuart Wormald, Andrew Mark McCarthy, Timothy Oliver
  • Publication number: 20220007343
    Abstract: A method and system to signal transmission layers or dedicated reference signal ports to be used in a multiple input multiple output system, the method including providing a downlink control signal containing information for transmission layers or dedicated reference signal ports utilized, the dedicated reference signal ports being associated with the transmission layers; and using the information to demodulate data on each transmission layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Zhijun Cai, Sean Michael McBeath, Hua Xu, Yongkang Jia, Youn Hyoung Heo, Andrew Mark Earnshaw, Mo-Han Fong, Robert Mark Harrison
  • Patent number: D941956
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Orbit Irrigation Products, LLC
    Inventor: Andrew Mark Urry
  • Patent number: D942587
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Orbit Irrigation Products, LLC
    Inventor: Andrew Mark Urry
  • Patent number: D945563
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Orbit Irrigation Products, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Urry, Troy Andreas Groll