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).

  • Suspended Axle For Sprayer
    Publication number: 20090224501
    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: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Brandon C. Carlson, Donald E. Young, Garry E. Baxter, Jack C. Anderson
  • 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: 7587069
    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: September 8, 2009
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, San Diego, University of California
    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
  • Method to improve manufactured seed germination
    Patent number: 7520089
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for improving the germination of manufactured seeds. The methods comprise the steps of: (a) culturing a plant embryo in a germination medium; and (b) assembling the cultured plant embryo into a manufactured seed. The methods of the invention are applicable to zygotic and somatic plant embryos.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser NR Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Hartle, William C. Carlson
  • Manufactured Seed Having Packing Material
    Publication number: 20090090050
    Abstract: A manufactured seed is provided. The manufactured seed includes a seed shell housing a nutritive media and a restraint disposed within the seed shell. The restraint includes a cavity. The manufactured seed also includes an embryo disposed within the cavity and a fill material disposed within the cavity. The manufactured further includes a seal disposed on the seed shell to seal the embryo within the seed shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Hartle, William C. Carlson, Antony R. Shoaf
  • Method of Preparing a Material for an Artificial Seed
    Publication number: 20090088552
    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: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: William C. Carlson, Antony R. Shoaf, Randy L. Eatherton
  • Manufactured seed having a live end seal coating
    Publication number: 20090005245
    Abstract: An artificial seed is provided. The artificial seed includes a seed shell having a cavity sized and configured to receive an embryo. The artificial seeds also includes a live end seal and a tertiary seal. The live end seal is attached to the seed shell and is positioned to substantially seal the embryo within the seed shell. The tertiary seal is attached to the live end seal and includes a pesticide additive to inhibit at least bacterial growth on the tertiary seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Weyerhaeuser Co.
    Inventors: William C. Carlson, Antony R. Shoaf
  • 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
    Publication number: 20080247598
    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: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    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
  • Weak hypothesis generation apparatus and method, learning aparatus and method, detection apparatus and method, facial expression learning apparatus and method, facial enpression recognition apparatus and method, and robot apparatus
    Publication number: 20080235165
    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: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    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
  • 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: 7379568
    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: June 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, San Diego, University of California
    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
  • Acoustic wave flow sensor for high-condensation applications
    Patent number: 7373838
    Abstract: An acoustic wave flow sensor includes a piezoelectric substrate and a heater located immediately below the acoustic wave substrate. A heating element can be deposited in association with a plurality of acoustic wave components upon the acoustic wave substrate. The acoustic wave components, the piezoelectric substrate, the heater and the heating element operate in a high-condensation environment, such that the plurality of acoustic wave components are heated directly by the heater and/or the heating element, thereby promoting a desorption of water in the high-condensation environment in order to achieve accurate and reliable flow sensing data thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: James Z T Liu, Stephen C. Carlson, Steven J. Magee
  • Multi-embryo manufactured seed
    Patent number: 7356965
    Abstract: A manufactured seed (20) is provided. The manufactured seed includes a first seed shell (22a) and a first restraint (32a) disposed within the first shell. The first restraint includes a cavity (38a), and at least two embryos (34a) and (34b) disposed within the manufactured seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Co.
    Inventors: William C. Carlson, Mollie K. Heilesen, Paul G. Gaddis
  • Financial Instrument Utilizing an Optional Benefit Election
    Publication number: 20080082369
    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: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Peter C. Carlson, Mark J. Foley, Brent W. Walder
  • Financial Instrument Providing a Portable Guarantee
    Publication number: 20080071655
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a financial instrument includes a first tax-deferred account and first, second, and third guarantees. The first tax-deferred account has an account balance based in part on a deduction from wages paid to an employee. The first guarantee is a guarantee of a first protected value based upon a deposit growing at a minimum growth rate The second guarantee is a guarantee that a beneficiary may periodically receive a transfer of an amount of money for the life of the employee. The third guarantee is a guarantee that the first protected value may be transferred with the first tax-deferred account to a separate financial instrument including a second tax-deferred account, a fourth guarantee of a second protected value, and a fifth guarantee that a beneficiary may periodically receive a transfer of an amount of money for the life of the employee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Peter C. Carlson, George A. Castinetras, Mark J. Foley, Nakia A. Kearse, James I. Mahaney, Douglas S. McIntosh, Richard G. Phipps, Brian Picard, Brent W. Walder
  • Apparatus and process for aqueous cleaning of diffraction gratings with minimization of cleaning chemicals
    Publication number: 20080062522
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of cleaning a diffraction grating with minimal use of cleaning chemicals. The apparatus includes a processing vessel having a sump at a lower end thereof, and an inclined platform for receiving a diffraction grating within the processing vessel so that a top surface of the diffraction grating is in an inclined position. This enables fluid runoff from the top surface of the diffraction grating to drain into the sump where it is recirculated via a recirculation line which channels (using a pump) fluid from the sump to a recirculation spout positioned to direct fluid onto the top surface of the diffraction grating. Additionally, by measuring the amount of waste cleaning fluid (acid) collected, a neutralizing agent may be dispensed to neutralize any remaining cleaning fluid in the system so that waste fluid may be released without limitation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Jerald A. Britten, Curly Ray Hoaglan, James D. Nissen, Thomas C. Carlson, David Van Lue, Michael D. Aasen
  • Remote cinematography viewing device
    Publication number: 20080055452
    Abstract: A remote video monitoring and control system for use in cinematography includes an ergonometrically balanced display device of sufficient size and resolution to display images useful in cinematography. A handgrip base is secured to the display device, and a power source is secured to the base. A video signal receiving mechanism is operatively connected to the display device, and receives video signals from a remote camera. A camera control arrangement is operatively connected to the display device to generate camera control signals from an operator of the camera control arrangement. A camera control signal transmitting mechanism transmits camera control signals from the camera control arrangement to the remote camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: Robert C. Carlson
  • Vacuum pick-up device with mechanically assisted release
    Patent number: 7207139
    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: November 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: Michael K. McKinnis, William C. Carlson, Jeffrey E. Hartle
  • Seed coat for manufactured seeds
    Patent number: 7168205
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved coating for manufactured seeds wherein the coating is able to resist cracking at temperatures below about 1° C. The coating usable with the present invention is comprised of a wax impregnated cellulose substrate wherein the wax composition is comprised substantially of paraffin hydrocarbon cellulose substrata having a Gaussian distribution of carbon chain length ranging from 21 carbons per chain to 40 carbons per chain and a maximum number of paraffin hydrocarbon chains having 31 carbons per chain. One aspect of the present invention is that it provides a wax formulation able to resist cracking at low temperatures and also a wax formulation with a desirable viscosity for commercial manufactured seed coat applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Co.
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Hartle, Mollie K. Heilesen, William C. Carlson
  • Nucleic acids, polypeptides, compositions, and methods for modulating apoptosis
    Patent number: 7166467
    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: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Senesco Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Taylor, Tzann-Wei Wang, Larry Petrov, John C. Carlson, Richard Narayansingh, Marianne Kaup, Dominic Cliche, John E. Thompson
  • Palm grip sander
    Patent number: D559640
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Credo Technology Corporation
    Inventors: James Kraus, Carl C. Carlson, Paul D. Hatch, Christopher Barmore, Hans-Peter Aglassinger, Christoph Cramer, Monika Renner
  • Power metering module
    Patent number: RE40889
    Abstract: A metering module for use in a power circuit monitoring system including a circuit monitor having a processor for processing data related to power signals, said metering module comprising at least one sensor for sensing a predetermined property of a power signal and for producing a corresponding sensor signal, and a modular metering circuit for producing data corresponding to said sensor signal for input into said circuit monitor, wherein said metering module is selectively detachable and replaceable relative to said circuit monitor to permit one or more of testing, calibration and repair of said metering module thereby minimizing any interruption in operation of said circuit monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventors: David C. Carlson, Jason M. Thurmond, Jeffrey J. Farago, Kenneth L. McMahon, Thomas J. Seifert, Robert C. Ditmore, Avery D. Long