Patents by Inventor Charles L. Wilson
Charles L. Wilson 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: 20240100325Abstract: A fixation component includes tines extending from a base portion of the fixation component. Each tine is elastically deformable between a pre-set position and an open position. Each tine includes a hook segment extending from a proximal end near the base portion to a distal end. Each tine also includes a distal segment extending from the distal end of the hook segment to a tissue-piercing tip. When positioned in the pre-set position, the hook segment extends along a pre-set curvature that encloses an angle between 135 degrees and 270 degrees, and the distal segment extends away from a longitudinal axis of the fixation component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Jonathan L. Kuhn, Michael P. Campbell, Vladimir Grubac, Kenneth D. Rys, Richard W. Swenson, Charles Lowell Wilson
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Patent number: 10518084Abstract: A tine portion of an implantable medical device includes a hook segment and a distal segment terminated by a tissue-piercing tip, wherein the distal segment extends from a distal end of the hook segment to the tip. The hook segment, which is elastically deformable from a pre-set curvature, for example, defined by a single radius, preferably tapers from a first width thereof, in proximity to a proximal end thereof, to a smaller, second width thereof, in proximity to the distal end thereof, wherein the tip has a width that is greater than the second width of the hook segment. Alternately, the tine portion may include a hook segment that is defined by two radii and a straight section extending therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan L. Kuhn, Michael P. Campbell, Vladimir Grubac, Kenneth D. Rys, Richard W. Swenson, Charles L. Wilson
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Publication number: 20190009078Abstract: A tine portion of an implantable medical device includes a hook segment and a distal segment terminated by a tissue-piercing tip, wherein the distal segment extends from a distal end of the hook segment to the tip. The hook segment, which is elastically deformable from a pre-set curvature, for example, defined by a single radius, preferably tapers from a first width thereof, in proximity to a proximal end thereof, to a smaller, second width thereof, in proximity to the distal end thereof, wherein the tip has a width that is greater than the second width of the hook segment. Alternately, the tine portion may include a hook segment that is defined by two radii and a straight section extending therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Jonathan L. KUHN, Michael P. CAMPBELL, Vladimir GRUBAC, Kenneth D. RYS, Richard W. SWENSON, Charles L. WILSON
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Patent number: 10071243Abstract: A tine portion of an implantable medical device includes a hook segment and a distal segment terminated by a tissue-piercing tip, wherein the distal segment extends from a distal end of the hook segment to the tip. The hook segment, which is elastically deformable from a pre-set curvature, for example, defined by a single radius, preferably tapers from a first width thereof, in proximity to a proximal end thereof, to a smaller, second width thereof, in proximity to the distal end thereof, wherein the tip has a width that is greater than the second width of the hook segment. Alternately, the tine portion may include a hook segment that is defined by two radii and a straight section extending therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2013Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan L. Kuhn, Michael P Campbell, Vladimir Grubac, Kenneth D Rys, Richard W Swenson, Charles L Wilson
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Publication number: 20150039070Abstract: A tine portion of an implantable medical device includes a hook segment and a distal segment terminated by a tissue-piercing tip, wherein the distal segment extends from a distal end of the hook segment to the tip. The hook segment, which is elastically deformable from a pre-set curvature, for example, defined by a single radius, preferably tapers from a first width thereof, in proximity to a proximal end thereof, to a smaller, second width thereof, in proximity to the distal end thereof, wherein the tip has a width that is greater than the second width of the hook segment. Alternately, the tine portion may include a hook segment that is defined by two radii and a straight section extending therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan I. Kuhn, Michael P. Campbell, Vladimir Grubac, Kenneth D. Rys, Richard W. Swenson, Charles L. Wilson
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Publication number: 20120042419Abstract: UV light treatment increases harvested seed yield. UV treatment in combination with chemical treatment also increases seed yield. UV treatment of corn, soybean, and wheat varieties resulted in enhanced harvested seed yield. Hormetic response, disinfection, disinfestations, and other factors are induced by UV treatments.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2010Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: HORIZON SEED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Charles L. Wilson, Glenn F. Heidinger
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Patent number: 7935874Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of enhancing the yield of harvested seed in plants by the application of selected doses of a physical plant stressor such as UV-C light (253.7 nm), X-rays, gamma ray, and electron beam irradiation to sowing seeds. This method can be used alone to enhance seed yield or in combination with standard seed treatments.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Horizon Seed Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Wilson, Glenn Frederick Heidinger
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Publication number: 20030113421Abstract: Plant essential oils and chitosan salts were tested individually and in combination against a postharvest pathogen Botrytis cinerea and two foodborne human pathogens Escherichia coli and Listeria monocytogenes. Four essential oils (cinnamon, allspice, savory, red thyme) in combination with two chitosan salts (chitosan sorbate and chitosan propionate) demonstrated synergistic antimicrobial activity against all three organisms. The synergistic combinations of essential oils and chitosan salts also demonstrated an eradicant activity against E. coli on apple disks previously inoculated with the organism. Synergistic combinations of essential oils and chitosan salts hold promise of giving superior control of both postharvest decay organisms and foodborne human pathogens.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Charles L. Wilson, Ahmed El Ghaouth, Michael E. Wisniewski
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Patent number: 6500425Abstract: The present invention is drawn to biological control of plant pathogens (e.g. either preharvest or postharvest diseases) on agricultural commodities (such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, nuts, seeds and silage) by use of at least one microorganism which is an antagonist against plant pathogens.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1994Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Randy J. McLaughlin, Charles L. Wilson, Edo Chalutz
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Patent number: 6226415Abstract: A method for improving the quality of holographic images by reducing local noise in a holographic memory system is disclosed. The method is characterized by: storing a white reference image and a black reference image in the memory system, storing a series of data images in the memory system, applying a simple model based on a point-to-point of linear interpolation to the series of data images, the white reference image and the black reference image to provide a series of corrected data images having reduced noise.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1998Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of CommerceInventors: Charles L. Wilson, Craig I. Watson, Eung Gi Paek
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Patent number: 5958490Abstract: A fumigant which is effective for the control of postharvest disease in agricultural commodities utilizes carbon supports impregnated with natural volatiles to provide controlled release of the volatiles in storage containers and facilities. Activated carbon is an effective carbon support, while essential oils and benzaldehyde are useful natural volatiles.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1994Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: The Unites States of America, as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Jose M. Solar, Charles L. Wilson, Ahmed El Ghaouth
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Patent number: 5780023Abstract: The present invention is drawn to biological control of plant pathogens (e.g. either preharvest or postharvest diseases) on agricultural commodities (such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, nuts, seeds and silage) by use of at least one microorganism which is an antagonist against plant pathogens.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 1996Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Randy J. McLaughlin, Charles L. Wilson, Edo Chalutz
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Patent number: 5741699Abstract: The present invention is drawn to isolates of Candida oleophila which are effective for the control of postharvest diseases in fruit and to biocontrol compositions which include such isolates. A method of utilizing the isolates to inhibit pathogens which cause postharvest diseases is also described. The organisms were isolated from the surface of tomato fruit and are useful for the control of a variety of fruit-rot pathogens in a variety of fruits.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1995Date of Patent: April 21, 1998Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Charles L. Wilson, Michael E. Wisniewski, Edo Chalutz
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Patent number: 5670368Abstract: The present invention is drawn to biological control of plant pathogens (e.g. either preharvest or postharvest diseases) on agricultural commodities (such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, nuts, seeds and silage) by use of at least one microorganism which is an antagonist against plant pathogens.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1994Date of Patent: September 23, 1997Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Randy J. McLaughlin, Charles L. Wilson, Edo Chalutz
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Patent number: 5633025Abstract: A coating for harvested agricultural commodities which delays ripening and controls decay is described. The coating comprises a modified chitosan matrix containing a yeast antagonistic to postharvest pathogens. The modified chitosan may be carboxymethylchitosan or glycolchitosan. The combined fungicidal activities of the modified chitosan and the antagonistic yeast make this formulation an attractive preservative which is superior to existing coatings and ensures the even distribution of the antagonistic yeast over the surface of the harvested commodity, thus increasing its effectiveness.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1994Date of Patent: May 27, 1997Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Ahmed El Ghaouth, Charles L. Wilson
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Patent number: 5591429Abstract: A biocontrol composition comprising an antagonistic microorganism and a sugar analog (2-deoxy-D-glucose) gives a level of control superior to that of either component when used alone and comparable to that of synthetic chemical fungicides. The antagonistic microorganism is an isolate of Candida saitoana and has resistance to the fungicidal activity of sugars and sugar analogs.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1993Date of Patent: January 7, 1997Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Charles L. Wilson, Ahmed E. Ghaouth
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Patent number: 5425941Abstract: The present invention is drawn to isolates of Candida oleophila which are effective for the control of postharvest diseases in fruit and to biocontrol compositions which include such isolates. A method of utilizing the isolates to inhibit pathogens which cause postharvest diseases is also described. The organisms were isolated from the surface of tomato fruit and are useful for the control of a variety of fruit-rot pathogens in a variety of fruits.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1993Date of Patent: June 20, 1995Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Charles L. Wilson, Michael E. Wisniewski, Edo Chalutz
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Patent number: 5413783Abstract: The present invention is drawn to biological control of plant pathogens (e.g. either preharvest or postharvest diseases) on agricultural commodities (such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, nuts, seeds and silage) by use of at least one microorganism which is an antagonist against plant pathogens.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1989Date of Patent: May 9, 1995Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Randy J. McLaughlin, Charles L. Wilson, Edo Chalutz
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Patent number: 5371808Abstract: A method and apparatus is described for recognition of hand printed characters using maximum uncertainty--minimum variance (MUMV) functions, such as Gabor functions, implemented by optical elements. A set of optical elements having varying optical density corresponding to a set of two-dimensional MUMV functions is generated. A pattern of illumination responsive to the image of the character to be identified is simultaneously transmitted through each of the optical elements implementing the MUMV functions. The amount of light transmitted through each of the elements is measured, providing a transmission coefficient. Such transmission coefficients are used as a set of inputs to a neural network, such that the inputs to the neural network are a set of transmission coefficients resulting from transmission of light corresponding to a character to be identified through a complete set of optical elements implementing a set of two-dimensional MUMV functions.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1992Date of Patent: December 6, 1994Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of CommerceInventors: Charles L. Wilson, James L. Blue
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Patent number: 5361311Abstract: A method and apparatus is described for recognition of hand printed characters using pairs of positive and negative correlative functions (PNCFs), the PNCFs including both pattern and relevance information, implemented by optical elements. A set of optical elements having varying optical density corresponding to a set of two-dimensional PNCFs is generated. A pattern of illumination responsive to the image of the character to be identified is simultaneously transmitted through each of the optical elements implementing the PNCFs. The amount of light transmitted through each of the elements is measured, providing a transmission coefficient. The transmission coefficients are the inputs to a neural network, such that the inputs to the neural network are a set of transmission coefficients resulting from transmission of light corresponding to a character to be identified through a complete set of optical elements implementing a set of PNCFs.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1992Date of Patent: November 1, 1994Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of CommerceInventor: Charles L. Wilson