Patents by Inventor Benjamin Bowen

Benjamin Bowen 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).

  • Patent number: 11117332
    Abstract: Composite structure fabrication systems and methods. The systems include a plurality of ply carriers, each of which is configured to support at least one ply segment, and an elongate forming mandrel, which defines an elongate ply forming surface that is shaped to define a surface contour of the composite structure. The systems further include a carrier transfer device, which is configured to selectively convey a selected ply carrier from a ply kitting area to an intermediate location, and a forming machine, which is configured to deform the selected ply carrier and a respective ply segment over a selected portion of the elongate ply forming surface. The forming machine further is configured to separate the selected ply carrier from the respective ply segment and return the selected ply carrier to the carrier transfer device. The methods include methods of operating the systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jose L. Encinosa, Samuel F. Zambrana, Daniel M. Rotter, Michael Robert Chapman, Stephen K. Halladin, Benjamin Bowen Lee, Joshua Dee Little, Douglas Alan McCarville, Jason A. Medenciy, Russell D. Chiupka, Marcin Artur Rabiega, Andrey F. Yurchik, Martin W. Hansen, Thomas P. Harper
  • Publication number: 20200368977
    Abstract: Composite structure fabrication systems and methods. The systems include a plurality of ply carriers, each of which is configured to support at least one ply segment, and an elongate forming mandrel, which defines an elongate ply forming surface that is shaped to define a surface contour of the composite structure. The systems further include a carrier transfer device, which is configured to selectively convey a selected ply carrier from a ply kitting area to an intermediate location, and a forming machine, which is configured to deform the selected ply carrier and a respective ply segment over a selected portion of the elongate ply forming surface. The forming machine further is configured to separate the selected ply carrier from the respective ply segment and return the selected ply carrier to the carrier transfer device. The methods include methods of operating the systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Jose L. Encinosa, Samuel F. Zambrana, Daniel M. Rotter, Michael Robert Chapman, Stephen K. Halladin, Benjamin Bowen Lee, Joshua Dee Little, Douglas Alan McCarville, Jason A. Medenciy, Russell D. Chiupka, Marcin Artur Rabiega, Andrey F. Yurchik, Martin W. Hansen, Thomas P. Harper
  • Patent number: 10800111
    Abstract: Composite structure fabrication systems and methods. The systems include a plurality of ply carriers, each of which is configured to support at least one ply segment, and an elongate forming mandrel, which defines an elongate ply forming surface that is shaped to define a surface contour of the composite structure. The systems further include a carrier transfer device, which is configured to selectively convey a selected ply carrier from a ply kitting area to an intermediate location, and a forming machine, which is configured to deform the selected ply carrier and a respective ply segment over a selected portion of the elongate ply forming surface. The forming machine further is configured to separate the selected ply carrier from the respective ply segment and return the selected ply carrier to the carrier transfer device. The methods include methods of operating the systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jose L. Encinosa, Samuel F. Zambrana, Daniel M. Rotter, Michael Robert Chapman, Stephen K. Halladin, Benjamin Bowen Lee, Joshua Dee Little, Douglas Alan McCarville, Jason A. Medenciy, Russell D. Chiupka, Marcin Artur Rabiega, Andrey F. Yurchik, Martin W. Hansen, Thomas P. Harper
  • Patent number: 10294720
    Abstract: A ladder includes a pair of generally curved side rails arranged in a spaced apart manner, a plurality of fixed rungs disposed between the side rails, a plurality of pairs of rung supports, and a plurality of hinged rungs. Each of the pairs of rung supports is horizontally aligned with each other and disposed on respective inner sides of the side rails. The rung supports are spaced apart from the fixed rungs along lengths of the side rails. Each rung support includes a flanged end portion having an aperture therein. Each hinged rung is associated with a respective pair of rung supports. Each hinged rung has a first end pivotally coupled to the flanged end portion of a first rung support in the respective pair of rung supports such that each hinged rung is pivotal between a secured position between the rung supports and a retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: David G. Nguyen, Florante M. Halili, Benjamin Bowen Lee, Jesse A. Webb, John F. Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20180371835
    Abstract: A ladder includes a pair of generally curved side rails arranged in a spaced apart manner, a plurality of fixed rungs disposed between the side rails, a plurality of pairs of rung supports, and a plurality of hinged rungs. Each of the pairs of rung supports is horizontally aligned with each other and disposed on respective inner sides of the side rails. The rung supports are spaced apart from the fixed rungs along lengths of the side rails. Each rung support includes a flanged end portion having an aperture therein. Each hinged rung is associated with a respective pair of rung supports. Each hinged rung has a first end pivotally coupled to the flanged end portion of a first rung support in the respective pair of rung supports such that each hinged rung is pivotal between a secured position between the rung supports and a retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: David G. Nguyen, Florante M. Halili, Benjamin Bowen Lee, Jesse A. Webb, John F. Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20160368226
    Abstract: Composite structure fabrication systems and methods. The systems include a plurality of ply carriers, each of which is configured to support at least one ply segment, and an elongate forming mandrel, which defines an elongate ply forming surface that is shaped to define a surface contour of the composite structure. The systems further include a carrier transfer device, which is configured to selectively convey a selected ply carrier from a ply kitting area to an intermediate location, and a forming machine, which is configured to deform the selected ply carrier and a respective ply segment over a selected portion of the elongate ply forming surface. The forming machine further is configured to separate the selected ply carrier from the respective ply segment and return the selected ply carrier to the carrier transfer device. The methods include methods of operating the systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jose L. Encinosa, Samuel F. Zambrana, Daniel M. Rotter, Michael Robert Chapman, Stephen K. Halladin, Benjamin Bowen Lee, Joshua Dee Little, Douglas Alan McCarville, Jason A. Medenciy, Russell D. Chiupka, Marcin Artur Rabiega, Andrey F. Yurchik, Martin W. Hansen, Thomas P. Harper
  • Patent number: 9125596
    Abstract: Several embodiments described herein are drawn to methods of identifying an analyte on a subject's skin, methods of generating a fingerprint, methods of determining a physiological change in a subject, methods of diagnosing health status of a subject, and assay systems for detecting an analyte and generating a fingerprint, by nanostructure-initiator mass spectrometry (NIMS).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Marion Leclerc, Benjamin Bowen, Trent Northen
  • Publication number: 20080083043
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated cellulose synthase nucleic acids and their encoded proteins. The present invention provides methods and compositions relating to altering cellulose synthase concentration and/or composition of plants. The invention further provides recombinant expression cassettes, host cells, and transgenic plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Kanwarpal Dhugga, Timothy Helentjaris, Benjamin Bowen, Xun Wang
  • Publication number: 20070178593
    Abstract: Methods of preparing microparticles for transformation of plant cells with compositions of interest, and compositions comprising the prepared particles and the associated compound(s) of interest are provided. Further provided are methods to deliver compositions of interest to plant cells for transient or stable incorporation in the genome, and any transformed plant cells, plants, and seeds produced thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Miller, Gary Sandahl, David Peterson, Bruce Drummond, Mark Chamberlin, Benjamin Bowen, Grace St. Clair, William Gordon-Kamm
  • Publication number: 20070016985
    Abstract: Methods of preparing microparticles for transformation of plant cells with compositions of interest, and compositions comprising the prepared particles and the associated compound(s) of interest are provided. Further provided are methods to deliver compositions of interest to plant cells for transient or stable incorporation in the genome, and any transformed plant cells, plants, and seeds produced thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Applicant: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Miller, Gary Sandahl, David Peterson, Bruce Drummond, Mark Chamberlin, Benjamin Bowen, Grace St. Clair, William Gordon-Kamm
  • Publication number: 20060272055
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated cellulose synthase nucleic acids and their encoded proteins. The present invention provides methods and compositions relating to altering cellulose synthase concentration and/or composition of plants. The invention further provides recombinant expression cassettes, host cells, and transgenic plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Applicant: Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.
    Inventors: Kanwarpal Dhugga, Timothy Helentjaris, Benjamin Bowen, Xun Wang
  • Publication number: 20060241022
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions comprising one or more selectin binding molecule covalently linked to a hydrophilic polymer, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for their use in treating anti-inflammatory disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Benjamin Bowen, Stephen Massia, Gholam Ehteshami
  • Publication number: 20060195937
    Abstract: Methods for the targeted integration of nucleotide sequences into a plant are provided. Transfer cassettes comprising nucleotide sequences of interest flanked by non-identical recombination sites are used to transform a plant comprising a target site. The target site contains at least a set of non-identical recombination sites corresponding to those on the transfer cassette. Exchange of the nucleotide sequences flanked by the recombination sites is effected by a recombinase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicant: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Baszczynski, Benjamin Bowen, David Peterson, Laura Tagliani
  • Publication number: 20060080752
    Abstract: A clear overlay for a sewn-in tag on a garment allows a tag to be flatly secured to the garment while still displaying the information on the tag. The clear overlay includes an adhesive attached to one side for permanently affixing the overlay to a garment. The clear overlay may include either a pressure activated adhesive or a thermal activated adhesive. The pressure activated adhesive includes a paper backing for preventing the adhesive from collecting dust, dirt, and the like. The tag may be removed and relocated to a more appropriate location on the garment where.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Nancy Darling, Benjamin Bowen
  • Publication number: 20050223426
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated cellulose synthase nucleic acids and their encoded proteins. The present invention provides methods and compositions relating to altering cellulose synthase concentration and/or composition of plants. The invention further provides recombinant expression cassettes, host cells, and transgenic plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Applicant: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Kanwarpal Dhugga, Timothy Helentjaris, Benjamin Bowen, Xun Wang
  • Publication number: 20030180764
    Abstract: Genes, nucleic acids, proteins, antibodies, marker sets, and arrays are provided. Methods of detecting conditions associated with elevated cholesterol and lipid, as well as during adipogenesis, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Applicant: Lynx Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jin Shang, Benjamin Bowen
  • Patent number: 6486382
    Abstract: A method for the production of transgenic plants is provided in which a vector carrying a gene encoding the green fluorescent protein is introduced into cells, the cells are screened for the protein and transformed cells are selected and regenerated. The cellular toxicity of the green fluorescent protein is circumvented by regulating expression of the gene encoding the protein or directing the protein to a subcellular compartment where it is not toxic to the cell. DNA constructs are provided for cell transformation in which the expression of a gene encoding the green fluorescent protein is placed under the control of an inducible promoter. In addition, DNA constructs are provided in which a nucleotide sequence encoding the green fluorescent protein is operably linked to a signal sequence which directs the expressed protein to a subcellular compartment where the protein is not toxic to the cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Gordan-Kamm, Dorothy A. Pierce, Benjamin Bowen, Dennis Bidney, Margit Ross, Christopher Scelonge, Michael D. Miller, Gary Sandahl, Lijuan Wang
  • Patent number: 6388169
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions relating to altering RecA content and/or composition of plants. The invention provides isolated nucleic acids and their encoded proteins that are homologous to bacterial RecA genes. The invention further provides recombinant expression cassettes, host cells, transgenic plants, and antibody compositions. The plant recA polynucleotides and their cognate products are useful for gene targeting in maize and other plant species and for use as a molecular marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Pramod B. Mahajan, Jinrui Shi, Christopher Baszczynski, John McElver, Benjamin Bowen
  • Patent number: 5976806
    Abstract: A quantitative and functional DNA ligase assay is disclosed. The assay involves the disruption, using restriction enzymes, of a plasmid containing a reporter gene, followed by a ligation step performed in the presence of the biological sample being assayed for DNA ligase activity. The ligation reaction products are then subjected to a coupled transcription-translation reaction, and the extent of DNA ligation is then quantified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Pramod B. Mahajan, Benjamin Bowen, Laura A. Tagliani