Patents by Inventor Christopher Gregg
Christopher Gregg 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: 20240117326Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and means for producing nitrogenase polypeptides in the mitochondria of plant cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2020Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationInventors: Ema Jayne JOHNSTON, Robert Silas ALLEN, Christina Maria GREGG, Shoko OKADA, Amratha MENON, Andrew Charles WARDEN, Matthew Craig TAYLOR, Craig Christopher WOOD
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Publication number: 20230309641Abstract: Helmet assembly for light impacts. The assembly includes a soft helmet with recesses on the helmet inner surface. Detachable pads are configured to fit in the recesses, to provide soft inner protection for the wearer. Detachable shims are configured to fit in between the pads and recesses in order to properly fit the helmet to the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: AES R&D, LLCInventors: Steve ARZONI, Christopher Gregg PERRA, Rodney Dennis TRAFFORD, Albert STRAUS
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Patent number: 11654780Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a method is provided for operating a vehicle system comprising a motor, a battery, and a controller. The vehicle system is configured to provide at least one of regenerative braking wherein the motor operates to charge the battery and propulsion wherein the motor uses electrical power from the battery to propel the vehicle. The method includes, at the controller, determining an effective motor power at a motor speed and a motor torque. The effective motor power is determined based at least in part on a calculated motor power and an electrical power loss of the motor corresponding to the motor speed and the motor torque. The method further includes causing the motor to apply the motor torque to a wheel of the vehicle upon the effective motor power satisfying an operating condition of the vehicle system.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Consolidated Metco, Inc.Inventors: David Carnell Reuter, Christopher Gregg, Victor T. Oke
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Publication number: 20220411792Abstract: Provided herein, in some aspects, are compositions of nucleic acids comprising an initial transcribed sequence and unique nucleic acid designs for high-yield and cost-effective production of ribonucleic acids.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2020Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: James Robbins ABSHIRE, Himanshu DHAMANKAR, William FARMER, Christopher GREGG
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Publication number: 20220370599Abstract: In the various aspects and embodiments, this disclosure provides messenger RNA (mRNA) constructs for therapeutic delivery, as well as methods for making such mRNA constructs and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same (including mRNA vaccine compositions). In still other aspects, the invention provides methods for treating patients by expression of therapeutic proteins, including for preventing or reducing probability of infection by, or illness involving, a virus. Exemplary viruses include coronaviruses (such as SARS-CoV-2 and variants therefore) and influenza viruses, among others.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: James Robbins ABSHIRE, Christopher J.H. DAVITT, Ian HILL, Lorenzo AULISA, Marcelo SAMSA, Nabanita DE, Michael HUDSON, Rachit JAIN, Himanshu DHAMANKAR, William FARMER, Christopher GREGG
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Publication number: 20220194233Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a method is provided for operating a vehicle system comprising a motor, a battery, and a controller. The vehicle system is configured to provide at least one of regenerative braking wherein the motor operates to charge the battery and propulsion wherein the motor uses electrical power from the battery to propel the vehicle. The method includes, at the controller, determining an effective motor power at a motor speed and a motor torque. The effective motor power is determined based at least in part on a calculated motor power and an electrical power loss of the motor corresponding to the motor speed and the motor torque. The method further includes causing the motor to apply the motor torque to a wheel of the vehicle upon the effective motor power satisfying an operating condition of the vehicle system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: David Carnell Reuter, Christopher Gregg, Victor T. Oke
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Patent number: 11294387Abstract: A system for determining when a vehicle has learned a route is provided. The system includes at least one camera configured to capture image data of an external environment, a processor and a memory module storing one or more processor-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to: generate one or more predictions about objects in the external environment as the vehicle proceeds along the route based on the image data, determine a prediction error based on an accuracy of the one or more predictions, determine a confidence level for the route based on the prediction error, and determine that the vehicle has learned the route in response to the confidence level exceeding a confidence level threshold.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2019Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: TOYOTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.Inventors: Brandon D. Northcutt, Christopher Gregg, Ewaldo Eder Carvalho Santana, Jr.
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Patent number: 11118212Abstract: The invention is directed to methods for identifying one or more introns of a gene that are rapidly processed from a nascent RNA molecule transcribed from the gene, which allows for the detection of allele-specific expression of a gene in a single cell.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2017Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventor: Christopher Gregg
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Publication number: 20200393835Abstract: A vehicle includes an electronic control unit that includes a processor; and one or more processor-readable instructions; and an occupant detection sensor configured to output a signal indicative of a presence of an occupant. When executed by the processor, the one or more processor-readable instructions cause the vehicle to: record a route from a first location to a second location, and autonomously return to the first location from the second location using the recorded route based on the signal received from the occupant detection sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2019Publication date: December 17, 2020Applicant: Toyota Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Gregg, Brandon D. Northcutt, Yasuyuki Kohaya, Stephen Hughes
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Publication number: 20200393842Abstract: A system for determining when a vehicle has learned a route is provided. The system includes at least one camera configured to capture image data of an external environment, a processor and a memory module storing one or more processor-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to: generate one or more predictions about objects in the external environment as the vehicle proceeds along the route based on the image data, determine a prediction error based on an accuracy of the one or more predictions, determine a confidence level for the route based on the prediction error, and determine that the vehicle has learned the route in response to the confidence level exceeding a confidence level threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2019Publication date: December 17, 2020Applicant: Toyota Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Brandon D. Northcutt, Christopher Gregg, Ewaldo Eder Carvalho Santana, JR.
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Patent number: 10245970Abstract: A variable power drive mode system for a vehicle. The system includes a pedal, a processor, an engine or other vehicle power source for moving the vehicle and a battery. The processor of the vehicle determines, either automatically or based upon user input, a desired drive mode for the vehicle. A memory connected with the processor stores different data corresponding to the different drive modes determinable by the processor for the vehicle. The processor uses the different data stored in memory in combination with a position of the pedal to control the engine or other vehicle power source to generate power in accordance with the determined drive mode. Certain drive modes may provide for more aggressive driving profiles at the expense of fuel efficiency or fuel consumption when compared to other drive modes.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Christopher Gregg, Hidetoshi Kusumi
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Publication number: 20180087098Abstract: The invention is directed to methods for identifying one or more introns of a gene that are rapidly processed from a nascent RNA molecule transcribed from the gene, which allows for the detection of allele-specific expression of a gene in a single cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventor: Christopher Gregg
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Patent number: 9715771Abstract: A trip data management and display system for a vehicle. The system includes a processor, a memory, a user-interface and a display. During a trip traveled by the vehicle, the processor receives data from one or more systems or components. The processor receives input via the user-interface to associate a category and a filename with the received data for storage in the memory. The stored data may then be retrieved for display upon the display of the vehicle. The trip traveled by the vehicle is predefined according to user-settable parameters or is automatically determined based on vehicle characteristics. Instantaneous data corresponding to a trip currently being traveled by the vehicle may also be displayed on the display adjacent to the stored data from memory. The data stored may be managed by a user to associate it with different or multiple categories or to delete particular stored data.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2012Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Gregg, Nicholas S. Sitarski
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Publication number: 20160362019Abstract: A variable power drive mode system for a vehicle. The system includes a pedal, a processor, an engine or other vehicle power source for moving the vehicle and a battery. The processor of the vehicle determines, either automatically or based upon user input, a desired drive mode for the vehicle. A memory connected with the processor stores different data corresponding to the different drive modes determinable by the processor for the vehicle. The processor uses the different data stored in memory in combination with a position of the pedal to control the engine or other vehicle power source to generate power in accordance with the determined drive mode. Certain drive modes may provide for more aggressive driving profiles at the expense of fuel efficiency or fuel consumption when compared to other drive modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Christopher Gregg, Hidetoshi Kusumi
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Patent number: 9476369Abstract: A variable power drive mode system for a vehicle. The system includes a pedal, a processor, an engine or other vehicle power source for moving the vehicle and a battery. The processor of the vehicle determines, either automatically or based upon user input, a desired drive mode for the vehicle. A memory connected with the processor stores different data corresponding to the different drive modes determinable by the processor for the vehicle. The processor uses the different data stored in memory in combination with a position of the pedal to control the engine or other vehicle power source to generate power in accordance with the determined drive mode. Certain drive modes may provide for more aggressive driving profiles at the expense of fuel efficiency or fuel consumption when compared to other drive modes.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2012Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Gregg, Hidetoshi Kusumi
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Patent number: 9048674Abstract: A charge notification system or user-selectable charge configuration for a vehicle. The system includes a battery, a charging connector, a charging cable, a charge location, a processor and a memory. The processor of the vehicle determines, based upon logic steps or parameters stored in the memory, when to send messages to a remote device based upon a charging characteristic of the vehicle. Different messages may be generated by the processor and transmitted for different charging characteristics of the vehicle. The charge notification system may also include an indicator local to the vehicle and configured to illuminate in varying configurations or at varying frequencies based upon a state of charge of the battery. A user may select between charging modes for the vehicle in order to extend a useable life of the battery by allowing the battery to charge up to predetermined or modifiable battery charge levels.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Gregg, Hisanori Ito, Hidetoshi Kusumi
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Patent number: 9020674Abstract: A regenerative braking system for a vehicle utilizing diversion of energy for efficient use or maintaining consistent vehicle performance. The regenerative braking system includes a generator for producing regenerative energy during slowing and includes switches connected to a battery and a plurality of devices. A processor is connected with the battery and the switches for controlling the configuration of the switches based on a characteristic of the battery. If the battery has a state of charge exceeding a predetermined threshold, the processor controls the switches to route the regenerative energy to the other devices. The processor also controls the switches to provide regenerative energy to specific devices where it may most desirably be utilized. Heating and cooling units of the vehicle may be alternatively or simultaneously connected to receive the regenerative energy for providing consistent vehicle slowing performance when the battery state of charge exceeds the predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Gregg, Justin Ward, Hidetoshi Kusumi
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Publication number: 20130274975Abstract: A regenerative braking system for a vehicle utilizing diversion of energy for efficient use or maintaining consistent vehicle performance. The regenerative braking system includes a generator for producing regenerative energy during slowing and includes switches connected to a battery and a plurality of devices. A processor is connected with the battery and the switches for controlling the configuration of the switches based on a characteristic of the battery. If the battery has a state of charge exceeding a predetermined threshold, the processor controls the switches to route the regenerative energy to the other devices. The processor also controls the switches to provide regenerative energy to specific devices where it may most desirably be utilized. Heating and cooling units of the vehicle may be alternatively or simultaneously connected to receive the regenerative energy for providing consistent vehicle slowing performance when the battery state of charge exceeds the predetermined threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Gregg, Justin Ward, Hidetoshi Kusumi
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Publication number: 20130274993Abstract: A trip data management and display system for a vehicle. The system includes a processor, a memory, a user-interface and a display. During a trip traveled by the vehicle, the processor receives data from one or more systems or components. The processor receives input via the user-interface to associate a category and a filename with the received data for storage in the memory. The stored data may then be retrieved for display upon the display of the vehicle. The trip traveled by the vehicle is predefined according to user-settable parameters or is automatically determined based on vehicle characteristics. Instantaneous data corresponding to a trip currently being traveled by the vehicle may also be displayed on the display adjacent to the stored data from memory. The data stored may be managed by a user to associate it with different or multiple categories or to delete particular stored data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North AmericaInventors: Christopher Gregg, Nicholas S. Sitarski
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Publication number: 20130275023Abstract: A variable power drive mode system for a vehicle. The system includes a pedal, a processor, an engine or other vehicle power source for moving the vehicle and a battery. The processor of the vehicle determines, either automatically or based upon user input, a desired drive mode for the vehicle. A memory connected with the processor stores different data corresponding to the different drive modes determinable by the processor for the vehicle. The processor uses the different data stored in memory in combination with a position of the pedal to control the engine or other vehicle power source to generate power in accordance with the determined drive mode. Certain drive modes may provide for more aggressive driving profiles at the expense of fuel efficiency or fuel consumption when compared to other drive modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Gregg, Hidetoshi Kusumi