Patents by Inventor Bruce Watkins
Bruce Watkins 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: 20090149539Abstract: Presently described are compositions and methods which utilize stearidonic acid (SDA). In one embodiment, the disclosure is directed to pet food compositions comprising SDA. In optional embodiments, the compositions are nutritionally balanced compositions, or supplements. In yet another embodiment, the disclosure is directed to methods selected from promoting bone or joint health, promoting chondrocyte functioning, maintaining tissue concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, promoting tissue concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, and combinations thereof, including the like, in a pet, comprising administration of a composition comprising SDA to the pet. In optional embodiments, the pet is a puppy, kitten, large breed dog, or geriatric animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Russell Lee Kelley, Allan John Lepine, Bruce A. Watkins
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Publication number: 20090143468Abstract: Presently described are compositions and methods which utilize stearidonic acid (SDA). In one embodiment, the disclosure is directed to pet food compositions comprising SDA. In optional embodiments, the compositions are nutritionally balanced compositions, or supplements. In yet another embodiment, the disclosure is directed to methods selected from promoting bone or joint health, promoting chondrocyte functioning, maintaining tissue concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, promoting tissue concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, and combinations thereof, including the like, in a pet, comprising administration of a composition comprising SDA to the pet. In optional embodiments, the pet is a puppy, kitten, large breed dog, or geriatric animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventors: Russell Lee Kelley, Allan John Lepine, Bruce A. Watkins
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Publication number: 20080076823Abstract: The present invention comprises a method of improving bone health and muscle health in a companion animal comprising administering a composition comprising a fatty acid component to the companion animal wherein the fatty acid component comprises a ratio of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) from about 3:1 to about 25:1. The present invention additionally comprises a composition comprising a fatty acid component comprising docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) wherein the ratio of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is from about 3:1 to about 25:1.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Bruce Watkins, Kevin Hannon, Allan Lepine
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Patent number: 7046618Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods are provided for bridging data to and from different communication physical layers and protocols. The present invention comprises a communication system structured to “bridge” between conventional, narrowband carrier wave communication technology and ultra-wideband communication technology. The present invention may be used in wireless and wire communication networks such as hybrid fiber-coax networks. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Pulse-LINK, Inc.Inventors: John Santhoff, Steven A. Moore, Roger Rauvola, Charles Krinke, Bruce Watkins
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Publication number: 20050266051Abstract: Presently described are compositions and methods which utilize stearidonic acid (SDA). In one embodiment, the disclosure is directed to pet food compositions comprising SDA. In optional embodiments, the compositions are nutritionally balanced compositions, or supplements. In yet another embodiment, the disclosure is directed to methods selected from promoting bone or joint health, promoting chondrocyte functioning, maintaining tissue concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, promoting tissue concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, and combinations thereof, including the like, in a pet, comprising administration of a composition comprising SDA to the pet. In optional embodiments, the pet is a puppy, kitten, large breed dog, or geriatric animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2004Publication date: December 1, 2005Applicants: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Russell Kelley, Allan Lepine, Bruce Watkins
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Publication number: 20050260952Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for bridging data between different communication formats, or protocols. One embodiment of the present invention comprises a communication system that bridges data between a substantially continuous carrier wave format and an ultra-wideband format. The present invention may be used in wireless and wire communication networks such as hybrid fiber-coax networks. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2005Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: John Santhoff, Steven Moore, Bruce Watkins
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Publication number: 20050243709Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for bridging data between different communication formats, or protocols. One embodiment of the present invention comprises a communication system that bridges data between a substantially continuous carrier wave format and an ultra-wideband format. The present invention may be used in wireless and wire communication networks such as hybrid fiber-coax networks. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: John Santhoff, Steven Moore, Bruce Watkins
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Publication number: 20050113045Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for bridging data between different communication formats, or protocols. One embodiment of the present invention comprises a communication system that bridges data between a substantially continuous carrier wave format and an ultra-wideband format. The present invention may be used in wireless and wire communication networks such as hybrid fiber-coax-networks. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2003Publication date: May 26, 2005Inventors: John Santhoff, Steven Moore, Bruce Watkins
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Publication number: 20050111346Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods are provided for bridging data to and from different communication physical layers and protocols. The present invention comprises a communication system structured to “bridge” between conventional, narrowband carrier wave communication technology and ultra-wideband communication technology. The present invention may be used in wireless and wire communication networks such as hybrid fiber-coax networks. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2003Publication date: May 26, 2005Inventors: John Santhoff, Steven Moore, Roger Rauvola, Charles Krinke, Bruce Watkins
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Publication number: 20030031753Abstract: A process is provided for promoting bone modeling and chondrocyte functioning in growing canines. The process includes administering to a growing canine a pet food composition which includes an appropriate amount and ratio of dietary n-6 and n-3 fatty acids. The composition can further include a source of protein, a source of fat, a source of fiber, and a source of carbohydrates. Use of the preferred concentrations of n-6 and n-3 fatty acids can promote synthesis and tissue accumulation of down regulating elements of inflamation, which stimulate bone formation and optimize bone modeling.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Applicant: The Iams Company.Inventors: Bruce A. Watkins, Allan J. Lepine, Michael G. Hayek, Gregory A. Reinhart
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Patent number: 6426100Abstract: A process is provided for promoting bone modeling and chondrocyte functioning in growing canines. The process includes administering to a growing canine a pet food composition which includes an appropriate amount and ratio of dietary n-6 and n-3 fatty acids. The composition can further include a source of protein, a source of fat, a source of fiber, and a source of carbohydrates. Use of the preferred concentrations of n-6 and n-3 fatty acids can promote synthesis and tissue accumulation of down regulating elements of inflamation, which stimulate bone formation and optimize bone modeling.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2001Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Assignee: The Iams CompanyInventors: Bruce A. Watkins, Allan J. Lepine, Michael G. Hayek, Gregory A. Reinhart
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Publication number: 20020001640Abstract: A process is provided for promoting bone modeling and chondrocyte functioning in growing canines. The process includes administering to a growing canine a pet food composition which includes an appropriate amount and ratio of dietary n-6 and n-3 fatty acids. The composition can further include a source of protein, a source of fat, a source of fiber, and a source of carbohydrates. Use of the preferred concentrations of n-6 and n-3 fatty acids can promote synthesis and tissue accumulation of down regulating elements of inflamation, which stimulate bone formation and optimize bone modeling.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2001Publication date: January 3, 2002Inventors: Bruce A. Watkins, Allan J. Lepine, Michael G. Hayek, Gregory A. Reinhart
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Patent number: 5778164Abstract: A system and method for combining a first digital generated image and one or more prestored digital images. The system include means for selecting one of the prestored digital images for and the steps of selecting an output format for printing the first digital generated image and the selected prestored image, providing the first digital generated image, combining the first digital generated image with the selected prestored digital image such that the generated image is placed in the predetermined location so as to form a merged image in accordance with the requirements of the selected output format, and for printing out the merged image in a desired format.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1996Date of Patent: July 7, 1998Assignees: Eastman Kodak Company, Hallmark Cards, Inc.Inventors: John Bruce Watkins, Jeffrey Robert Myers, John Randall Fredlund, Joseph Anthony Manico, Anthony Ronald Berardi, Michael Lynn Vandemark