Patents by Inventor David Nunn
David Nunn 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: 20240060098Abstract: The present invention discloses mutant strains of Amycolatopsis sp. ATCC 39116 suitable for the production of natural vanillin using ferulic acid as a feedstock. More specifically, the present invention discloses mutant strains having mutations that reduce the degradation of vanillin to vanillic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2021Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Nicholas A. LYONS, Rui ZHOU, David NUNN
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Publication number: 20240060097Abstract: A chemical mutagenic approach and a screening protocol were followed to select mutant strains of Amycolatopsis sp. with the ability to produce natural vanillin at high yields without any lag period. The resulting mutant strains are free of any exogeneous genetic elements and can be qualified as non-genetically modified organisms (non-GMOs) for regulatory purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2021Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Nicholas A. LYONS, Rui ZHOU, David NUNN
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Publication number: 20240043894Abstract: The present invention relates to microbial production of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), nicotinamide riboside (NR), and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) using a genetically modified bacterium.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2022Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: Conagen Inc.Inventors: David Nunn, Jacob Edward Vick, Bryan Salas-Santiago
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Publication number: 20220325313Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant nucleic acid molecules, nucleic acid constructs, fusion enzymes, transformed host cells, and methods for making aroma compounds alpha-ionone or beta-ionone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: Conagen Inc.Inventors: Yisheng Wu, Wanli Lu, Jacob Thomas Courtney, David Nunn, Oliver Yu
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Patent number: 11072507Abstract: This disclosure relates to a banknote validator. The banknote validator comprises a banknote path disposed within an interior of the banknote validator, the banknote path including a banknote imaging zone, one or more banknote edge detection surfaces each configured to provide images of edges of a banknote in the banknote path, a banknote imaging sensor configured to provide an image of at least one portion of the banknote imaging zone, and an image sensor configured to capture the images of the edges of the banknote provided by the one or more banknote edge detection surfaces, and capture the image of the at least one portion of the banknote imaging zone provided by the banknote imaging sensor.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Crane Payment Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Fatiha Anouar, Mustafa Emresoy, Michael David Nunn, Ruben-Dario Gonzalez-Lizcano, Vasily Bobryshev
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Patent number: 10954090Abstract: This disclosure relates to a banknote validator. The banknote validator comprises a banknote path formed within an interior of the banknote validator to transport a banknote from an opening of the banknote path through the interior of the banknote validator, one or more banknote edge detection surfaces each configured to provide images of edges of a banknote in the banknote path, an image sensor configured to capture the images of the edges of the banknote provided by the one or more banknote edge detection surfaces, a steerable drive wheel at least partially disposed within the banknote path, the steerable drive wheel operable to reorient a banknote in the banknote path, and the steerable drive wheel operable to move from a first position to a second position to angle the steerable drive wheel in relation to the banknote path.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Crane Payment Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Fatiha Anouar, Mustafa Emresoy, Michael David Nunn, Ruben-Dario Gonzalez-Lizcano, Vasily Bobryshev
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Patent number: 10899566Abstract: This disclosure relates to a banknote validator. The banknote validator comprises a banknote path formed within an interior of the banknote validator to transport a banknote from an opening of the banknote path through an interior of the banknote validator, a banknote imaging zone defined within a portion of the banknote path, the banknote imaging zone including a reflective region in a first portion of the banknote imaging zone, and a dark region in a second portion of the banknote imaging zone, and an image sensor configured to capture one or more images of at least a portion of the banknote imaging zone.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Crane Payment Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Fatiha Anouar, Mustafa Emresoy, Michael David Nunn, Ruben-Dario Gonzalez-Lizcano, Vasily Bobryshev
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Publication number: 20190325685Abstract: This disclosure relates to a banknote validator. The banknote validator comprises a banknote path formed within an interior of the banknote validator to transport a banknote from an opening of the banknote path through an interior of the banknote validator, a banknote imaging zone defined within a portion of the banknote path, the banknote imaging zone including a reflective region in a first portion of the banknote imaging zone, and a dark region in a second portion of the banknote imaging zone, and an image sensor configured to capture one or more images of at least a portion of the banknote imaging zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Fatiha Anouar, Mustafa Emresoy, Michael David Nunn, Ruben-Dario Gonzalez-Lizcano, Vasily Bobryshev
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Publication number: 20190325687Abstract: This disclosure relates to a banknote validator. The banknote validator comprises a banknote path formed within an interior of the banknote validator to transport a banknote from an opening of the banknote path through the interior of the banknote validator, one or more banknote edge detection surfaces each configured to provide images of edges of a banknote in the banknote path, an image sensor configured to capture the images of the edges of the banknote provided by the one or more banknote edge detection surfaces, a steerable drive wheel at least partially disposed within the banknote path, the steerable drive wheel operable to reorient a banknote in the banknote path, and the steerable drive wheel operable to move from a first position to a second position to angle the steerable drive wheel in relation to the banknote path.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Fatiha Anouar, Mustafa Emresoy, Michael David Nunn, Ruben-Dario Gonzalez-Lizcano, Vasily Bobryshev
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Publication number: 20190325686Abstract: This disclosure relates to a banknote validator. The banknote validator comprises a banknote path disposed within an interior of the banknote validator, the banknote path including a banknote imaging zone, one or more banknote edge detection surfaces each configured to provide images of edges of a banknote in the banknote path, a banknote imaging sensor configured to provide an image of at least one portion of the banknote imaging zone, and an image sensor configured to capture the images of the edges of the banknote provided by the one or more banknote edge detection surfaces, and capture the image of the at least one portion of the banknote imaging zone provided by the banknote imaging sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Fatiha Anouar, Mustafa Emresoy, Michael David Nunn, Ruben-Dario Gonzalez-Lizcano, Vasily Bobryshev
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Publication number: 20180082505Abstract: An embodiment of this disclosure provides an apparatus, including a control blade configured to move by rotating or translating. The apparatus also includes a magnet coupled to the control blade. The apparatus also includes an electric coil. The magnet is positioned such that movement of the control blade causes the magnet to influence an electromagnetic field of the electric coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Michael David Nunn, William Martin Osborne
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Patent number: 9169485Abstract: The invention provides recombinant ethanologenic bacteria, methods of making the bacteria and methods of producing ethanol using the bacteria.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.Inventors: David Nunn, Andrew MacDonald
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Publication number: 20130029393Abstract: The invention provides recombinant ethanologenic bacteria, methods of making the bacteria and methods of producing ethanol using the bacteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2010Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: BP Corporation North America Inc.Inventors: David Nunn, Andrew MacDonald
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Publication number: 20110191875Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for producing androstenedione (4-androstenedione), of improved purity and for modulating its production, for example by deletion or inactivation of ksdA, cxgA, cxgB, cxgC, or cxgD. The invention also provides methods and compositions, including nucleic acids that encode enzymes, for producing 1,4-androstadiene-3,17-dione (ADD) and related pathway compounds, including 20-(hydroxymethyl)pregna-4-en-3-one and 20-(hydroxymethyl)pregna-1,4-dien-3-one. The compositions of the invention include nucleic acids, probes, vectors, cells, transgenic plants and seeds, transgenic animals, kits and arrays.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2008Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: Verenium CorporationInventors: David Nunn, Catherine Pujol, Kelly Chatman
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Patent number: 7503723Abstract: Tiles made of a resilient material bear an irregular rippled surface shaped so that the ripples pass from one tile to another without discontinuity. The rippled surface is taken from a natural surface such as beach or river sand which has had water flowing over it. Applications include covering the surrounds of swimming pools and areas where play or gymnastics occurs. The resilient material may be new or recycled rubber. The tiles may take the form of elongate strips, supplied in rolls.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2006Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Inventor: Sacha David Nunn
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Patent number: 6932372Abstract: A hitch assembly for connecting a front end 21 of a low-loader trailer to a tow vehicle 10 is disclosed. The hitch assembly includes: a first mount 22 located at the front end 21 of the trailer; a second mount 25 longitudinally spaced towards the rear end of the trailer from the first mount 21; a gooseneck frame 40 having a front end and a rear end, the front end connectable to the tow vehicle 10; a latch connectable 50 to the front end 21 of the trailer by engagement with the first and second mounts 22 and 25, the latch 50 pivotally connected to the rear end of the gooseneck frame 40; and a means for rotating the latch 50 with respect to the gooseneck frame 40. The assembly is such that in use, the front end of the trailer 21 is liftable by the action of a force couple imparted entirely through the latch 50 to the first and second mounts 22 and 25.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2002Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: Birrana Engineering Pty LtdInventors: Peter John French, Michael David Nunn
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Patent number: 6767172Abstract: A modular front loadable low loader trailer 20 for transporting large vehicles is disclosed. The trailer 20 includes: a rear axle module 110 for supporting ground engaging wheels; a rear cross-member module 100 removably connected to the rear axle module 110; a front cross-member module 26; and a pair of deck modules 80 and 90, each removably connected between the front and rear cross-member modules 26 and 100. Each of the modules are separable for transport. Pin joints are provided between adjacent modules. The pin joints include interleaved plates held together by removable transverse pins 81. In an alternative embodiment, the rear cross member 100 is permanently connected to the axle module.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2002Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: Birrana Engineering Pty LtdInventors: Peter John French, Michael David Nunn
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Publication number: 20030044265Abstract: A modular front loadable low loader trailer 20 for transporting large vehicles is disclosed. The trailer 20 includes: a rear axle module 110 for supporting ground engaging wheels; a rear cross-member module 100 removably connected to the rear axle module 110; a front cross-member module 26; and a pair of deck modules 80 and 90, each removably connected between the front and rear cross-member modules 26 and 100. Each of the modules are separable for transport. Pin joints are provided between adjacent modules. The pin joints include interleaved plates held together by removable transverse pins 81. In an alternative embodiment, the rear cross member 100 is permanently connected to the axle module.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Applicant: Birrana Engineering Pty Ltd.Inventors: Peter John French, Michael David Nunn
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Publication number: 20030042705Abstract: A hitch assembly for connecting a front end 21 of a low-loader trailer to a tow vehicle 10 is disclosed. The hitch assembly includes: a first mount 22 located at the front end 21 of the trailer; a second mount 25 longitudinally spaced towards the rear end of the trailer from the first mount 21; a gooseneck frame 40 having a front end and a rear end, the front end connectable to the tow vehicle 10; a latch connectable 50 to the front end 21 of the trailer by engagement with the first and second mounts 22 and 25, the latch 50 pivotally connected to the rear end of the gooseneck frame 40; and a means for rotating the latch 50 with respect to the gooseneck frame 40. The assembly is such that in use, the front end of the trailer 21 is liftable by the action of a force couple imparted entirely through the latch 50 to the first and second mounts 22 and 25.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Applicant: Birrana Engineering Pty Ltd.Inventors: Peter John French, Michael David Nunn
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Patent number: 6214903Abstract: There is provided a post-reactor process for a polymer, especially an elastomeric polymer, prepared by a gas phase polymerization in the presence of an inert particulate material comprising: introducing the polymer containing inert particulate material into a polishing vessel in the presence of a fluidizing gas under polishing conditions.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1998Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Union Carbide Chemicals & Plastics Technology CorporationInventors: Ronald Steven Eisinger, Fathi David Hussein, David Nunn Jones, Ronald Irvin Raether, David Merrill Rebhan, Joseph Patrick Welch, Gary Harry Williams