Patents by Inventor Dan Knights

Dan Knights 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).

  • Patent number: 11629593
    Abstract: There are provided methods, systems and processes for the utilization of microbial and related genetic information for use in the exploration, determination, production and recovery of natural resources, including energy sources, and the monitoring, control and analysis of processes and activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Biota Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Rob Knight, Ajay Kshatriya, John Ely, Paul Henshaw, J. Gregory Caporaso, Dan Knights, Ryan Gill
  • Patent number: 11278166
    Abstract: A dual roll paper towel dispenser, a method of dispensing towel from a dual roll paper towel dispenser, and a method of servicing a dual roll paper towel dispenser are disclosed herein. The dual roll paper towel dispenser can be provided with a dispenser mechanism disposed in a dispenser housing. The dispenser mechanism can include a first drive roller for dispensing paper from an upper first roll of paper and a second drive roller for dispensing paper from a lower second roll of paper. The dispenser mechanism can further include a drive system including a motor for selectively operating the first drive roller and the second drive roller, wherein the drive system powers the motor in a first rotational direction to actuate the first drive roller and powers the motor in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction to actuate the second drive roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Essity Operations Wausau LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Carper, Adam Elliott, Mark Henson, Dan Knight, Steven Roy Streicher
  • Publication number: 20210404333
    Abstract: There are provided methods, systems and processes for the utilization of microbial and related genetic information for use in the exploration, determination, production and recovery of natural resources, including energy sources, and the monitoring, control and analysis of processes and activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Rob Knight, Ajay Kshatriya, John Ely, Paul Henshaw, J. Gregory Caporaso, Dan Knights, Ryan Gill
  • Publication number: 20210396135
    Abstract: There are provided methods, systems and processes for the utilization of microbial and related genetic information for use in the exploration, determination, production and recovery of natural resources, including energy sources, and the monitoring, control and analysis of processes and activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Rob Knight, Ajay Kshatriya, John Ely, James Prestidge, JR., Paul Henshaw, Chris Lauber, Gregory Caporaso, Dan Knights, Ryan Gill, Joel Moxley
  • Publication number: 20210371938
    Abstract: There are provided methods, systems and processes for the utilization of microbial and related genetic information for use in industrial settings, such as the exploration, determination, and recovery of natural resources, minerals, and energy sources, the monitoring and analysis of processes, activities, and materials transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Rob Knight, Ajay Kshatriya, Chris Lauber, J. Gregory Caporaso, Dan Knights, Ryan Gill, Joel Moxley
  • Patent number: 11047232
    Abstract: There are provided methods, systems and processes for the utilization of microbial and related genetic information for use in the exploration, determination, production and recovery of natural resources, including energy sources, and the monitoring, control and analysis of processes and activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Biota Technology, Inc
    Inventors: Rob Knight, Ajay Kshatriya, John Ely, James Prestidge, Jr., Paul Henshaw, Chris Lauber, J. Gregory Caporaso, Dan Knights, Ryan Gill, Joel Moxley
  • Patent number: 11028449
    Abstract: There are provided methods, systems and processes for the utilization of microbial and related genetic information for use in industrial settings, such as the exploration, determination, and recovery of natural resources, minerals, and energy sources, the monitoring and analysis of processes, activities, and materials transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Biota Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Rob Knight, Ajay Kshatriya, Chris Lauber, J. Gregory Caporaso, Dan Knights, Ryan Gill, Joel Moxley
  • Patent number: 10975691
    Abstract: There are provided methods, systems and processes for the utilization of microbial and related genetic information for use in the exploration, determination, production and recovery of natural resources, including energy sources, and the monitoring, control and analysis of processes and activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Biota Technology, Inc
    Inventors: Rob Knight, Ajay Kshatriya, John Ely, Paul Henshaw, J. Gregory Caporaso, Dan Knights, Ryan Gill
  • Publication number: 20210060089
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for determining the relative abundance of total bacterial in a sample. Optionally, the method also includes determining whether the subject has a risk of bloodstream infection after chemotherapy, such as a chemotherapy used to prepare a subject for a hematopoietic stem cell transplantation procedure. The method includes determining the relative abundances of bacteria that are described herein as correlating with developing a bloodstream infection after chemotherapy, and determining the relative abundances of bacteria that are described herein as correlating with not developing a bloodstream infection after chemotherapy. Also provided is a composition including a mixture of isolated bacteria and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, where the bacteria correlate with not developing a bloodstream infection after chemotherapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Dan Knights, Emmanuel Montassier
  • Publication number: 20210010370
    Abstract: There are provided methods, systems and processes for the utilization of microbial and related genetic information for use in the exploration, determination, production and recovery of natural resources, including energy sources, and the monitoring, control and analysis of processes and activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Rob Knight, Ajay Kshatriya, John Ely, Paul Henshaw, J.Gregory Caporaso, Dan Knights, Ryan Gill
  • Patent number: 10767476
    Abstract: There are provided methods, systems and processes for the utilization of microbial and related genetic information for use in the exploration, determination, production and recovery of natural resources, including energy sources, and the monitoring, control and analysis of processes and activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Biota Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Rob Knight, Ajay Kshatriya, John Ely, Paul Henshaw, J. Gregory Caporaso, Dan Knights, Ryan Gill
  • Patent number: 10696260
    Abstract: A multiple pivot rollover protection structure includes a pair of primary pivot assemblies and a pair of shipping pivot assemblies. The primary pivot assemblies provide a plurality of different operating positions for the upper ROPS legs, and a generally vertical shipping configuration for the upper ROPS legs extending downwardly alongside and not behind a rear mounted engine. The shipping pivot assemblies provide a generally vertical operating position for each of the intermediate ROPS legs and a generally horizontal shipping configuration for each of the intermediate ROPS legs extending rearwardly alongside and not behind the rear mounted engine. A spring loaded plunger is engageable between each upper ROPS leg and intermediate ROPS leg. A latch may be provided between each of the upper ROPS legs and the intermediate ROPS legs to hold the spring loaded plunger in a disengaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark J. Mayefske, Kyle T. Ressler, Matthew E. Herzmann, Dan Knight
  • Publication number: 20190126876
    Abstract: A multiple pivot rollover protection structure includes a pair of primary pivot assemblies and a pair of shipping pivot assemblies. The primary pivot assemblies provide a plurality of different operating positions for the upper ROPS legs, and a generally vertical shipping configuration for the upper ROPS legs extending downwardly alongside and not behind a rear mounted engine. The shipping pivot assemblies provide a generally vertical operating position for each of the intermediate ROPS legs and a generally horizontal shipping configuration for each of the intermediate ROPS legs extending rearwardly alongside and not behind the rear mounted engine. A spring loaded plunger is engageable between each upper ROPS leg and intermediate ROPS leg. A latch may be provided between each of the upper ROPS legs and the intermediate ROPS legs to hold the spring loaded plunger in a disengaged position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Mark J. Mayefske, Kyle T. Ressler, Matthew E. Herzmann, Dan Knight
  • Publication number: 20190082897
    Abstract: A dual roll paper towel dispenser, a method of dispensing towel from a dual roll paper towel dispenser, and a method of servicing a dual roll paper towel dispenser are disclosed herein. The dual roll paper towel dispenser can be provided with a dispenser mechanism disposed in a dispenser housing. The dispenser mechanism can include a first drive roller for dispensing paper from an upper first roll of paper and a second drive roller for dispensing paper from a lower second roll of paper. The dispenser mechanism can further include a drive system including a motor for selectively operating the first drive roller and the second drive roller, wherein the drive system powers the motor in a first rotational direction to actuate the first drive roller and powers the motor in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction to actuate the second drive roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Ken Carper, Adam Elliott, Mark Henson, Dan Knight, Steven Roy Streicher
  • Patent number: 10105020
    Abstract: A dual roll paper towel dispenser, a method of dispensing towel from a dual roll paper towel dispenser, and a method of servicing a dual roll paper towel dispenser are disclosed herein. The dual roll paper towel dispenser can be provided with a dispenser mechanism disposed in a dispenser housing. The dispenser mechanism can include a first drive roller for dispensing paper from an upper first roll of paper and a second drive roller for dispensing paper from a lower second roll of paper. The dispenser mechanism can further include a drive system including a motor for selectively operating the first drive roller and the second drive roller, wherein the drive system powers the motor in a first rotational direction to actuate the first drive roller and powers the motor in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction to actuate the second drive roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Wausau Paper Towel & Tissue, LLC
    Inventors: Ken Carper, Adam Elliott, Mark Henson, Dan Knight, Steven Roy Streicher
  • Publication number: 20180258495
    Abstract: A method and kit to detect colon cancer in a human by detecting the presence or absence, or relative amount (abundance) of, certain bacteria in a sample, is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Dan Knights, Ran Blekhman, Emmanuel Montassier
  • Publication number: 20180153944
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for determining the relative abundance of total bacterial in a sample. Optionally, the method also includes determining whether the subject has a risk of bloodstream infection after chemotherapy, such as a chemotherapy used to prepare a subject for a hematopoietic stem cell transplantation procedure. The method includes determining the relative abundances of bacteria that are described herein as correlating with developing a bloodstream infection after chemotherapy, and determining the relative abundances of bacteria that are described herein as correlating with not developing a bloodstream infection after chemotherapy. Also provided is a composition including a mixture of isolated bacteria and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, where the bacteria correlate with not developing a bloodstream infection after chemotherapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Dan Knights, Emmanuel Montassier
  • Publication number: 20170370213
    Abstract: There are provided methods, systems and processes for the utilization of microbial and related genetic information for use in the exploration, determination, production and recovery of natural resources, including energy sources, and the monitoring, control and analysis of processes and activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Rob Knight, Ajay Kshatriya, John Ely, Paul Henshaw, J. Gregory Caporaso, Dan Knights, Ryan Gill
  • Patent number: 9771795
    Abstract: There are provided methods, systems and processes for the utilization of microbial and related genetic information for use in the exploration, determination, production and recovery of natural resources, including energy sources, and the monitoring, control and analysis of processes and activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Biota Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Rob Knight, Ajay Kshatriya, John Ely, Paul Henshaw, J. Gregory Caporaso, Dan Knights, Ryan Gill
  • Publication number: 20170139078
    Abstract: There are provided methods, systems and processes for the utilization of microbial and related genetic information for use in the exploration, determination, production and recovery of natural resources, including energy sources, and the monitoring, control and analysis of processes and activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Rob Knight, Ajay Kshatriya, John Ely, Paul Henshaw, J. Gregory Caporaso, Dan Knights, Ryan T. Gill, Luke Ursell, Nicole Scott