Patents by Inventor Denise Lynn Merkle

Denise Lynn Merkle 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).

  • Display case equipped with informational display and synchronized illumination system for highlighting objects within the display case
    Patent number: 11490744
    Abstract: A system for displaying a plurality of objects is provided. The system includes at least one display case which houses the plurality of objects such that each of the plurality of objects is visible from outside of the at least one display case; a lighting system; an electronic display; and a control system which causes each of said plurality of objects to be successively displayed on the electronic display, and which manipulates the lighting system such that, while each of the plurality of objects is being displayed on the electronic display, the object being displayed is simultaneously highlighted in the at least one display case by the lighting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Fresnel Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Denise Lynn Merkle, Nelson Claytor, Margaret Fraelich, Timothy Cobb
  • DISPLAY CASE EQUIPPED WITH INFORMATIONAL DISPLAY AND SYNCHRONIZED ILLUMINATION SYSTEM FOR HIGHLIGHTING OBJECTS WITHIN THE DISPLAY CASE
    Publication number: 20210100371
    Abstract: A system for displaying a plurality of objects is provided. The system includes at least one display case which houses the plurality of objects such that each of the plurality of objects is visible from outside of the at least one display case; a lighting system; an electronic display; and a control system which causes each of said plurality of objects to be successively displayed on the electronic display, and which manipulates the lighting system such that, while each of the plurality of objects is being displayed on the electronic display, the object being displayed is simultaneously highlighted in the at least one display case by the lighting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Denise Lynn Merkle, Nelson Claytor, Margaret Fraelich, Timothy Cobb
  • System and methodology for culturing cochineal insects on an artificial medium
    Patent number: 10188085
    Abstract: A method is provided for culturing cochineal insects. In accordance with the method, a medium is created (101-109) from a mixture comprising a plant or cactus additive and a polymeric material. The medium is then inoculated (111) with a species selected from the group consisting of the genus Dactylopius.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: SciConsult, Inc.
    Inventors: Constance M. Hendrickson, Denise Lynn Merkle
  • Method for harvesting cochineal wax from cochineal insects grown on an artificial medium
    Patent number: 9822282
    Abstract: A method for obtaining cochineal wax is provided which comprises (a) harvesting cochineal insects from an artificial medium inoculated with the insects; (b) extracting cochineal wax from the insects with a liquid medium; and (c) isolating cochineal wax from the liquid medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Badderloch Woad, Inc.
    Inventors: Connie M. Hendrickson, Denise Lynn Merkle
  • SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY FOR CULTURING COCHINEAL INSECTS ON AN ARTIFICIAL MEDIUM
    Publication number: 20170035036
    Abstract: A method is provided for culturing cochineal insects. In accordance with the method, a medium is created (101-109) from a mixture comprising a plant or cactus additive and a polymeric material. The medium is then inoculated (111) with a species selected from the group consisting of the genus Dactylopius.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Badderlocj Woad, Inc.
    Inventors: Constance M. Hendrickson, Denise Lynn Merkle
  • System and methodology for culturing cochineal insects on an artificial medium
    Patent number: 9497946
    Abstract: A method is provided for culturing cochineal insects. In accordance with the method, a medium is created (101-109) from a mixture comprising a plant or cactus additive and a polymeric material. The medium is then inoculated (111) with a species selected from the group consisting of the genus Dactylopius.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Badderloch Woad, Inc.
    Inventors: Constance M. Hendrickson, Denise Lynn Merkle
  • Method For Harvesting Cochineal Wax From Cochineal Insects Grown On An Artificial Medium
    Publication number: 20150240127
    Abstract: A method for obtaining cochineal wax is provided which comprises (a) harvesting cochineal insects from an artificial medium inoculated with the insects; (b) extracting cochineal wax from the insects with a liquid medium; and (c) isolating cochineal wax from the liquid medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Connie M. Hendrickson, Denise Lynn Merkle
  • Method for harvesting cochineal wax from cochineal insects grown on an artificial medium
    Patent number: 9049880
    Abstract: A method for obtaining cochineal wax is provided which comprises (a) harvesting cochineal insects from an artificial medium inoculated with the insects; (b) extracting cochineal wax from the insects with a liquid medium; and (c) isolating cochineal wax from the liquid medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Badderloch Woad, Inc.
    Inventors: Connie M. Hendrickson, Denise Lynn Merkle
  • System and Methodology for Culturing Cochineal Insects On An Artificial Medium
    Publication number: 20150144064
    Abstract: A method is provided for culturing cochineal insects. In accordance with the method, a medium is created (101-109) from a mixture comprising a plant or cactus additive and a polymeric material. The medium is then inoculated (111) with a species selected from the group consisting of the genus Dactylopius.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Constance M. Hendrickson, Denise Lynn Merkle
  • Means to culture cochineal insects in an artificial medium
    Patent number: 8919281
    Abstract: A method is provided for culturing cochineal insects. In accordance with the method, a medium is created (101-109) from a mixture comprising a plant or cactus additive and a polymeric material. The medium is then inoculated (111) with a species selected from the group consisting of the genus Dactylopius.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Badderloch Woad, Inc.
    Inventors: Constance M. Hendrickson, Denise Lynn Merkle
  • Means to Culture Cochineal Insects in an Artificial Medium
    Publication number: 20130228126
    Abstract: A method is provided for culturing cochineal insects. In accordance with the method, a medium is created (101-109) from a mixture comprising a plant or cactus additive and a polymeric material. The medium is then inoculated (111) with a species selected from the group consisting of the genus Dactylopius.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Badderloch Woad, Inc.
    Inventors: Constance M. Hendrickson, Denise Lynn Merkle
  • Means to culture cochineal insects in an artificial medium
    Patent number: 8445282
    Abstract: A method is provided for culturing cochineal insects. In accordance with the method, a medium is created (101-109) from a mixture comprising a plant or cactus additive and a polymeric material. The medium is then inoculated (111) with a species selected from the group consisting of the genus Dactylopius.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Badderloch Woad, Inc.
    Inventors: Denise Lynn Merkle, Connie M. Hendrickson
  • METHOD FOR HARVESTING COCHINEAL WAX FROM COCHINEAL INSECTS GROWN ON AN ARTIFICIAL MEDIUM
    Publication number: 20130015397
    Abstract: A method for obtaining cochineal wax is provided which comprises (a) harvesting cochineal insects from an artificial medium inoculated with the insects; (b) extracting cochineal wax from the insects with a liquid medium; and (c) isolating cochineal wax from the liquid medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Connie M. Hendrickson, Denise Lynn Merkle
  • Temperature sensing glove for automotive applications
    Patent number: 8276215
    Abstract: A temperature sensing glove (101) is provided. The glove includes a temperature sensor (131); a plurality of memory locations; and an assigning algorithm (121, 123) for assigning a temperature reading made by the temperature sensor to one of the plurality of memory locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventors: Denise Lynn Merkle, Nelson E. Claytor
  • Ophthalmic lens case equipped with an ultraviolet light source
    Patent number: 8158961
    Abstract: A container (101) for contact lenses is provided which comprises a chamber (105) adapted to store an ophthalmic lens in a fluid medium, a window for viewing a lens disposed in the chamber, and a UV light source adapted to illuminate the lens with UV radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: SciConsult, Inc.
    Inventor: Denise Lynn Merkle
  • Temperature Sensing Glove For Automotive Applications
    Publication number: 20120002698
    Abstract: A temperature sensing glove (101), comprising (a) a temperature sensor (131); (b) a plurality of memory locations; and (c) assigning means (121, 123) for assigning a temperature reading made by the temperature sensor to one of the plurality of memory locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Denise Lynn Merkle, Nelson E. Claytor
  • Temperature sensing glove for automotive applications
    Patent number: 8001620
    Abstract: A temperature sensing glove (101) is provided. The glove includes a temperature sensor (131); a plurality of memory locations; and assigning means (121, 123) for assigning a temperature reading made by the temperature sensor to one of the plurality of memory locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventors: Denise Lynn Merkle, Nelson E. Claytor
  • MEANS TO CULTURE COCHINEAL INSECTS IN AN ARTIFICIAL MEDIUM
    Publication number: 20110036295
    Abstract: A method is provided for culturing cochineal insects. In accordance with the method, a medium is created (101-109) from a mixture comprising a plant or cactus additive and a polymeric material. The medium is then inoculated (111) with a species selected from the group consisting of the genus Dactylopius.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Denise Lynn Merkle, Connie M. Hendrickson
  • OPHTHALMIC LENS CASE EQUIPPED WITH AN ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT SOURCE
    Publication number: 20110024649
    Abstract: A container (101) for contact lenses is provided which comprises a chamber (105) adapted to store an ophthalmic lens in a fluid medium, a window for viewing a lens disposed in the chamber, and a UV light source adapted to illuminate the lens with UV radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventor: Denise Lynn Merkle
  • TEMPERATURE SENSING GLOVE FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20090222973
    Abstract: A temperature sensing glove (101), comprising (a) a temperature sensor (131); (b) a plurality of memory locations; and (c) assigning means (121, 123) for assigning a temperature reading made by the temperature sensor to one of the plurality of memory locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Denise Lynn Merkle, Nelson E. Claytor