Patents by Inventor C. Carlson

C. Carlson 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).

  • METHOD OF ACCELERATING CORNEAL WOUND HEALING
    Publication number: 20110207809
    Abstract: The topical ophthalmic use of 5,6,7-trihydroxyheptanoic acid and analogs for the acceleration of corneal wound healing in humans, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: Eric C. Carlson, Daniel A. Gamache, Mark R. Hellberg, Peter G. Klimko, Kerry L. Markwardt, John M. Yanni
  • CATHODE MEMBER AND BIPOLAR PLATE FOR HYPOCHLORITE CELLS
    Publication number: 20110174628
    Abstract: A cathodic member for electrochemical cells used in hypochlorite production comprises a zirconium plate coated with a zirconium oxide layer, which is particularly suitable for minimising the decomposition of the hypochlorite product while ensuring a prolonged lifetime. The coated zirconium plate can be used as the cathodic plate in a monopolar cell, or can be welded to a titanium plate for use in a bipolar configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: Industrie De Nora S.p.A.
    Inventors: Carl W. Brown, JR., Richard C. Carlson, Kenneth L. Hardee
  • Method for inducing apoptosis using apoptosis-specific EIF5-A
    Patent number: 7968523
    Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated and/or purified rat apoptosis-specific eucaryotic initiation Factor-5A (eIF-5A) and deoxyhypusine synthase (DHS) nucleic acids and polypeptides. The present invention also relates to methods of modulating apoptosis using apoptosis-specific eIF-5A and DHS, and antisense oligonucleotides and expression vectors of apoptosis-specific eIF-5A and DHS useful in such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Senesco Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Taylor, Tzann-Wei Wang, Larry Petrov, John C. Carlson, Richard Narayansingh, John E. Thompson, Dominic O. Cliche, Marianne Hopkins
  • Financial Instrument Utilizing an Optional Benefit Election
    Publication number: 20110145170
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a financial instrument includes an account with an account balance that changes over time, wherein at least part of the account balance may be discretionarily withdrawn and wherein the initial account balance is based upon an initial deposit; a guarantee that a beneficiary may periodically receive a transfer of an amount of money for the life of a first designated party, wherein the transfer may be due to withdrawal from the account or due to benefit payments made to the beneficiary, provided that the amount may vary based upon withdrawals from the account in excess of a particular limit; and an option to modify the guarantee such that upon election the beneficiary may periodically receive the transfer of the amount of money for the longer of the life of the first designated party and the life of a second designated party.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: The Prudential Insurance Company of America
    Inventors: Peter C. Carlson, Mark J. Foley, Brent W. Walder
  • Suspended axle for sprayer
    Patent number: 7938415
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided with an axle suspended from a main frame of the vehicle by right- and left-hand pairs of connecting rods. As viewed from the top, one of each of the right- and left-hand pairs of connecting rods crosses the other of the pair of rods, and, as viewed from the side, the right- and left-hand pairs of rods are disposed parallel to each other. This arrangement of the connecting rods results in the axle moving substantially vertically up and down during operation of vehicle over uneven terrain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Brandon C. Carlson, Donald E. Young, Garry E. Baxter, Jack C. Anderson
  • METHODS OF PREPARING NUTRITIVE MEDIA FOR GROWTH AND/OR GERMINATION OF PLANT EMBRYOS
    Publication number: 20110076772
    Abstract: In one aspect, a method is provided for producing an improved nutritive medium comprising an adsorbent material for culturing plant embryos.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: WEYERHAEUSER NR COMPANY
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Hartle, William C. Carlson
  • NUTRITIVE MEDIA FOR USE IN MANUFACTURED SEEDS
    Publication number: 20110072872
    Abstract: In one aspect, an improved nutritive media is provided that comprises from 10 g/L to 100 g/L of an adsorbent material, from 350 mg/L to 450 mg/L of NH4NO3, from 2000 mg/L to 3000 mg/L of KH2PO4, from 5 mg/L to 25 mg/L of FeSO4, from 600 mg/L to 1500 mg/L of MgSO4; and at least one component selected from the group consisting of: from 150 mg/L to 300 mg/L of Myo-inositol, from 1.5 mg/L to 3.0 mg/L of Thiamine-HCl, from 0.30 mg/L to 0.80 mg/L of Pyridoxine-HCl, from 1.5 mg/L to 3.0 mg/L of Nicotinic acid, from 0.15 mg/L to 0.30 mg/L of Riboflavin, from 0.75 mg/L to 2.0 mg/L of Ca-pantothenate, from 0.01 mg/L to 0.03 mg/L of Biotin and from 0.15 mg/L to 0.30 mg/L of Folic Acid. In another aspect, a manufactured seed is provided comprising the improved nutritive media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: WEYERHAEUSER NR COMPANY
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Hartle, William C. Carlson
  • METHOD TO IMPROVE GERMINATION OF EMBRYOS FROM MANUFACTURED SEED
    Publication number: 20110072716
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for improving germination of manufactured seeds. The manufactured seed of the invention comprises a seed coat, nutritive media comprising an adsorbent material in a concentration from about 30 g/L to about 100 g/L, and a shoot restraint comprising a cavity. The manufactured seed further comprises a plant embryo. The adsorbent material may be nutrient-treated or non-nutrient-treated charcoal. The manufactured seed may optionally contain an adsorbent material in the cavity of the shoot restraint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: WEYERHAEUSER NR COMPANY
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Hartle, William C. Carlson
  • Financial instrument utilizing an optional benefit election
    Patent number: 7899730
    Abstract: A data processing system for managing an annuity account includes one or more processors and one or more memory devices. The memory device(s) may store data indicating whether an option has been elected. In addition, the memory devices(s) may include logic, operable when executed by the one or more processors to calculate one or more fees. The fee(s) may be for a first provision entitling a beneficiary to monetary transfers for a duration of time extending for at least the life of a first designated party. In addition, the fee(s) may be for a second provision granting an option to modify the duration of time to extend for at least the longer of the life of the first designated party and the life of a second designated party. The logic may be further operable, when executed by the one or more processors, to determine whether the option has been elected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: The Prudential Insurance Company of America
    Inventors: Peter C. Carlson, Mark J. Foley, Brent W. Walder
  • Expression vector encoding apoptosis-specific eIF-5A
    Patent number: 7872112
    Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated and/or purified rat apoptosis-specific eucaryotic initiation Factor-5A (eIF-5A) and deoxyhypusine synthase (DHS) nucleic acids and polypeptides. The present invention also relates to methods of modulating apoptosis using apoptosis-specific eIF-5A and DHS, and antisense oligonucleotides and expression vectors of apoptosis-specific eIF-5A and DHS useful in such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Senesco Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine A. Taylor, Tzann-Wei Wang, Larry Petrov, John C. Carlson, Richard Narayansingh, Marianne Kaup, Dominic Cliche, John E. Thompson
  • FLEXIBLE UNDER-FRAME SHIELD
    Publication number: 20100264636
    Abstract: An under-frame shield, particularly useful with crop sprayers and other implements which traverse fields of plants, includes one or more flexible sheet material shields connected to axle structure and to a central rigid shield by resilient connectors to facilitate suspension system movement in all directions without sacrificing ground clearance. The connection structure and sheet material shields maintain a smooth, seamless protective surface on the under side of the machine to reduce vehicle and crop damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Joshua Juel Fausch, Brandon C. Carlson, Scott M. Buse, Garry E. Baxter
  • Method of preparing a material for an artificial seed
    Patent number: 7795377
    Abstract: A method of preparing a material for use in a manufactured seed is provided. The method includes providing the material having a melting temperature. The method also includes subjecting the material to a heat treatment at a temperature about 10% below the melting temperature for a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser NR Company
    Inventors: William C Carlson, Antony R. Shoaf, Randy L. Eatherton
  • Financial Instrument Utilizing an Optional Benefit Election
    Publication number: 20100153141
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a financial instrument includes an account with an account balance that changes over time, wherein at least part of the account balance may be discretionarily withdrawn and wherein the initial account balance is based upon an initial deposit; a guarantee that a beneficiary may periodically receive a transfer of an amount of money for the life of a first designated party, wherein the transfer may be due to withdrawal from the account or due to benefit payments made to the beneficiary, provided that the amount may vary based upon withdrawals from the account in excess of a particular limit; and an option to modify the guarantee such that upon election the beneficiary may periodically receive the transfer of the amount of money for the longer of the life of the first designated party and the life of a second designated party.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: The Prudential Insurance of Company
    Inventors: Peter C. Carlson, Mark J. Foley, Barent W. Walder
  • Financial instrument utilizing an optional benefit election
    Patent number: 7698201
    Abstract: A financial instrument includes an account with an account balance that changes over time, wherein at least part of the account balance may be discretionarily withdrawn and wherein the initial account balance is based upon an initial deposit; a guarantee that a beneficiary may periodically receive a transfer of an amount of money for the life of a first designated party, wherein the transfer may be due to withdrawal from the account or due to benefit payments made to the beneficiary, provided that the amount may vary based upon withdrawals from the account in excess of a particular limit; and an option to modify the guarantee such that upon election the beneficiary may periodically receive the transfer of the amount of money for the longer of the life of the first designated party and the life of a second designated party.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: The Prudential Insurance Company of America
    Inventors: Peter C. Carlson, Mark J. Foley, Brent W. Walder
  • Smooth Surface Morphology Chlorate Anode Coating
    Publication number: 20100044219
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrocatalytic coating and an electrode having the coating thereon, wherein the coating is a mixed metal oxide coating, preferably ruthenium, titanium and tin or antimony oxides. The coating uses water as a solvent that provides for a smoother surface than alcohol based solvents. The electrocatalytic coating can be used especially as an anode component of an electrolysis cell and in particular a cell for the electrolysis of aqueous chlor-alkali solutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: Eltech Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Richard C. Carlson, Kenneth L. Hardee, Dino F. DiFranco, Michael S. Moats
  • Smooth surface morphology chlorate anode coating
    Patent number: 7632535
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrocatalytic coating and an electrode having the coating thereon, wherein the coating is a mixed metal oxide coating, preferably ruthenium, titanium and tin or antimony oxides. The coating uses water as a solvent that provides for a smoother surface than alcohol based solvents. The electrocatalytic coating can be used especially as an anode component of an electrolysis cell and in particular a cell for the electrolysis of aqueous chlor-alkali solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: De Nora Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Carlson, Kenneth L. Hardee, Dino F. DiFranco, Michael S. Moats
  • High volume, multiple use, portable precipitator
    Publication number: 20090301299
    Abstract: A portable high air volume electrostatic collection precipitator for analyzing air is provided which is a relatively small, self-contained device. The device has a collection electrode adapted to carry a variety of collecting media. An air intake is provided such that air to be analyzed flows through an ionization section with a transversely positioned ionization wire to ionize analytes in the air, and then flows over the collection electrode where ionized analytes are collected. Air flow is maintained at but below turbulent flow, Ionizable constituents in the air are ionized, attracted to the collection electrode, and precipitated in the selected medium which can be removed for analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: Duane C. Carlson
  • Weak hypothesis generation apparatus and method, learning apparatus and method, detection apparatus and method, facial expression learning apparatus and method, facial expression recognition apparatus and method, and robot apparatus
    Patent number: 7624076
    Abstract: A facial expression recognition system that uses a face detection apparatus realizing efficient learning and high-speed detection processing based on ensemble learning when detecting an area representing a detection target and that is robust against shifts of face position included in images and capable of highly accurate expression recognition, and a learning method for the system, are provided. When learning data to be used by the face detection apparatus by Adaboost, processing to select high-performance weak hypotheses from all weak hypotheses, then generate new weak hypotheses from these high-performance weak hypotheses on the basis of statistical characteristics, and select one weak hypothesis having the highest discrimination performance from these weak hypotheses, is repeated to sequentially generate a weak hypothesis, and a final hypothesis is thus acquired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, University of California, San Diego
    Inventors: Javier R. Movellan, Marian S. Bartlett, Gwendolen C. Littlewort, John Hershey, Ian R. Fasel, Eric C. Carlson, Josh Susskind, Kohtaro Sabe, Kenta Kawamoto, Kenichi Hidai
  • Vacuum pick-up device with mechanically assisted release
    Patent number: 7603807
    Abstract: A vacuum pick-up device 20 includes a device body 22 having a pick-up tip opening 78 to which vacuum pressure is supplied. The vacuum pick-up device 20 further includes a mechanical release assisting device 36 that assists in the release of a grasped object contemporaneously with or slightly subsequent to the cessation of vacuum pressure. A manifold 38 may be included to efficiently and effectively supply vacuum pressure to the device body 22 from a vacuum pressure source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser NR Company
    Inventors: Michael K McKinnis, William C Carlson, Jeffrey E Hartle
  • Suction cup device
    Patent number: 7588221
    Abstract: A suction cup device is disclosed comprising a panel 10 having a plurality of suction cups 20, each suction cup having a stem 22 and a release tab 24, said stem being attached to the bottom side of the panel, wherein said panel has two or more slots 30, and wherein a means for fastening a load to said panel may be passed through said slots. The panel also contains notches 50 to allow access to the release tabs 24 of the plurality of suction cups 20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Inventor: Rene C. Carlson