Patents by Inventor Ian Ross

Ian Ross 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).

  • Publication number: 20220264890
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially purified or isolated endophyte strain from a plant, wherein said endophyte is a strain of Curtobacterium laccumfaciens and/or Arthrobacter sp., and wherein said endophyte provides improved environmental stress tolerance to plants into which it is inoculated. The present invention also relates to plants infected with the endophytes and related methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Agriculture Victoria Services PTY LTD
    Inventors: Jatinder Kaur, Ian Ross Tannenbaum, Tongda Li, Timothy Ivor Sawbridge, Ross Mann, German Carlos Spangenberg, Ankush Chanel, Guodong Yang, Holly Hone
  • Publication number: 20220205104
    Abstract: A combination of a chemical vapour deposition (CVD) coater and at least one capacitive proximity sensor, comprising: a CVD coater, and at least one capacitive proximity sensor attached to the CVD coater, wherein the at least one capacitive proximity sensor is arranged to determine the distance between a glass substrate and the CVD coater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: DAVID RIMMER, IAN ROSS WILLIAMS, STEPHEN ROLAND DAY, PETER MICHAEL HARRIS, DAVID EVANS
  • Patent number: 11339078
    Abstract: A method of reducing the volume of float bath atmosphere lost from an opening in the exit end of the float bath is described. The method comprises directing a first jet of fluid having a first jet velocity followed by a second jet velocity towards a plane a conveyance for a float glass ribbon. An obstruction in the path of the first jet of fluid causes the jet to change from the second to a third jet velocity. The obstruction may be a portion of a roller positioned outside the opening or a float glass ribbon that has been formed on a surface of molten metal contained in the float bath that has subsequently been transferred through the opening. A float bath having sealing means to reduce atmosphere loss from an exit of the float bath is also described, as is an assembly useful in carrying out the aforementioned methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Pilkington Group Limited
    Inventors: Karl Olverson, Gavin Parry, Mark David Lynam, Ian Ross Williams, David Lawrenson
  • Publication number: 20220048132
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating laser engraving instructions for performing a patterning process on a workpiece surface includes receiving a first input value indicating a first laser-pulse pattern and a second input value for a laser parameter associated with a laser-engraving system; and generating a machine-command sequence for the laser-engraving system based on the first input value and the second input value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Francesco IORIO, Ian Ross AMELINE, Tasso Anastasios KARKANIS, Michael Wenhan TAO, Massimiliano MORUZZI, Aaron Michael SZYMANSKI
  • Publication number: 20210379701
    Abstract: A method for laser engraving a three-dimensional pattern into a surface of a workpiece, the method comprising: positioning a laser-engraving head to engrave a first engraving region of the workpiece; and applying a first plurality of laser pulses to a set of first predetermined locations within the first engraving region, wherein the first set of predetermined locations within the first engraving region is based on a probability distribution function that corresponds to a portion of the three-dimensional pattern that is associated with the first engraving region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: FRANCESCO IORIO, IAN ROSS AMELINE, TASSO ANASTASIOS KARKANIS, MICHAEL WENHAN TAO, MASSIMILIANO MORUZZI, AARON MICHAEL SZYMANSKI
  • Patent number: 11191789
    Abstract: Cells derived from postpartum tissue and methods for their isolation and induction to differentiate to cells of a chondrogenic or osteogenic phenotype are provided by the invention. The invention further provides cultures and compositions of the postpartum-derived cells and products related thereto. The postpartum-derived cells of the invention and products related thereto have a plethora of uses, including but not limited to research, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications, for example, in the treatment of bone and cartilage conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Kihm, Agnieszka Seyda, Sridevi Dhanaraj, Ziwei Wang, Alexander M. Harmon, Ian Ross Harris, Darin J. Messina, Sanjay Mistry, Anna Gosiewska, Chin-Feng Yi
  • Publication number: 20210356940
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method determining one or more parameter values for a laser-engraving process, the method comprising: executing a laser pulse model on a computer-simulated surface to generate a first surface geometry on the computer-simulated surface, wherein the laser pulse model is based on a first set of values for a set of parameters; determining a quality score for the first surface geometry; based on the quality score, performing a global optimization process to generate a second set of values for the set of parameters; and modifying the laser pulse model based on the second set of values to generate a modified laser pulse model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Francesco IORIO, Ian Ross AMELINE, Tasso Anastasios KARKANIS, Michael Wenhan TAO, Massimiliano MORUZZI, Aaron Michael SZYMANSKI
  • Publication number: 20210356931
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating a model of a laser-engraved surface, the method comprising: transforming a first set of values for a first set of parameters associated with a laser-engraving process to a second set of values for a second set of parameters associated with a laser pulse model; modifying the laser pulse model based on the second set of values to produce a modified laser pulse model; and executing the modified laser pulse model to direct a plurality of laser pulses towards a computer-simulated surface, wherein the plurality of laser pulses modify the computer-simulated surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Francesco IORIO, Ian Ross AMELINE, Tasso Anastasios KARKANIS, Michael Wenhan TAO, Massimiliano MORUZZI, Aaron Michael SZYMANSKI
  • Publication number: 20200179997
    Abstract: A process for addressing the proliferation of emerging contaminants, such as PFASs, is provided. The process employs a fluoropolymer material that has characteristics that enhance its affinity to the emerging contaminants and, thus, draws the contaminants from a liquid or solid matrix in an efficient and economical way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: Arcadis U.S., Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Ross, Jeffrey T. McDonough, Jonathan Miles
  • Patent number: 10383898
    Abstract: Cells derived from postpartum placenta and methods for their isolation are provided by the invention. The invention further provides cultures and compositions of the placenta-derived cells. The placenta-derived cells of the invention have a plethora of uses, including but not limited to research, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Kihm, Ian Ross Harris, Sanjay Mistry, Alexander M. Harmon, Darin J. Messina, Agnieszka Seyda, Chin-Feng Yi, Anna Gosiewska
  • Patent number: 10377677
    Abstract: Generally, the instant disclosure relates to fertilizer compositions and methods of making and using the same. More specifically, the instant disclosure relates to blast suppressant and/or blast resistant ammonium nitrate fertilizer compositions, as well as methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Alcoa USA Corp.
    Inventors: Mark L. Weaver, Kyle A. Crum, Judodine Nichols, David F. Iwig, Steven C. Orkis, Gerald E. Carkin, Deniz Gencaga, Stephen P. Sunday, Ian Ross Harrison, John R. Smith, Shannon I. Parks, Mikhail Gershenzon
  • Publication number: 20190233318
    Abstract: A method of reducing the volume of float bath atmosphere lost from an opening in the exit end of the float bath is described. The method comprises directing a first jet of fluid having a first jet velocity followed by a second jet velocity towards a plane a conveyance for a float glass ribbon. An obstruction in the path of the first jet of fluid causes the jet to change from the second to a third jet velocity. The obstruction may be a portion of a roller positioned outside the opening or a float glass ribbon that has been formed on a surface of molten metal contained in the float bath that has subsequently been transferred through the opening. A float bath having sealing means to reduce atmosphere loss from an exit of the float bath is also described, as is an assembly useful in carrying out the aforementioned methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: KARL OLVERSON, GAVIN PARRY, MARK DAVID LYNAM, IAN ROSS WILLIAMS, DAVID LAWRENSON
  • Patent number: 10345229
    Abstract: A method of determining the concentration of a species in a portion of a furnace atmosphere is described. The method comprises the steps of measuring first, second and third intensities of electromagnetic radiation in the furnace at first, second and third wavelengths respectively. The third wavelength is selected to be representative of absorption of electromagnetic radiation by the species. A fourth intensity of electromagnetic radiation is calculated, being an estimate of the intensity of electromagnetic radiation in the furnace at the third wavelength absent any absorbing species in the furnace atmosphere. The third intensity and the fourth intensities are used to determine a parameter that is proportional to the concentration of absorbing species in the portion of the furnace atmosphere. Apparatus for carrying out the method is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Pilkington Group Limited
    Inventors: Michael Richard Haden, Julian Inskip, William Stephen Perry, Ian Ross Williams
  • Patent number: 10220059
    Abstract: Cells derived from postpartum placenta and methods for their isolation are provided by the invention. The invention further provides cultures and compositions of the placenta-derived cells. The placenta-derived cells of the invention have a plethora of uses, including but not limited to research, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Kihm, Ian Ross Harris, Sanjay Mistry, Alexander M. Harmon, Darin J. Messina, Agnieszka Seyda, Chin-Feng Yi, Anna Gosiewska
  • Patent number: 10195233
    Abstract: Cells derived from postpartum placenta and methods for their isolation are provided by the invention. The invention further provides cultures and compositions of the placenta-derived cells. The placenta-derived cells of the invention have a plethora of uses, including but not limited to research, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Kihm, Ian Ross Harris, Sanjay Mistry, Alexander M. Harmon, Darin J. Messina, Agnieszka Seyda, Chin-Feng Yi, Anna Gosiewska
  • Patent number: 10101898
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for interacting with a graphical user interface (GUI) displayed on a multi-touch surface. The method includes segmenting the GUI into a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion and second portion do not overlap, causing an activation area to be displayed that overlaps at least a portion of the GUI, determining that a user input is selecting the activation area based on a first user input and, in response, causing a first GUI menu strip to be displayed that overlaps the second portion of the GUI.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: AUTODESK, INC.
    Inventor: Ian Ross Ameline
  • Publication number: 20180291506
    Abstract: Apparatus is described for coating of three dimensional objects such as glass jars or bottles, during a continuous manufacturing process, by Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD). The objects pass through tunnel having one or more vertical arrays of nozzles located in the sidewalls. The nozzles deliver CVD precursors and, being independently variable, allow for variation of the precursor concentration along the height of the object. Thus, the thickness of the resultant coating may be so varied. Preferred embodiments include corresponding exhaust arrays, aligned with the nozzles and one or more air curtains which isolate the interior of the tunnel from the external environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: Pilkington Group Limited
    Inventors: Kevin David Sanderson, Ian Ross Williams, Douglas Martin Nelson
  • Publication number: 20180216231
    Abstract: Apparatus is described for coating deposition, particularly by chemical vapour deposition, on three dimensional glass articles such as bottles. The apparatus lends itself to incorporation in plant for a continuous production process for glass containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: IAN ROSS WILLIAMS, DEBORAH RAISBECK, DOUGLAS MARTIN NELSON, KEVIN DAVID SANDERSON
  • Publication number: 20180079692
    Abstract: Generally, the instant disclosure relates to fertilizer compositions and methods of making and using the same. More specifically, the instant disclosure relates to blast suppressant and/or blast resistant ammonium nitrate fertilizer compositions, as well as methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Weaver, Kyle Crum, Judodine Nichols, David Iwig, Steven Orkis, Gerry Carkin, Orhan D. Gencaga, Stephen Sunday, Ian Ross Harrison, John Smith, Shannon Parks, Mikhail Gershenzon
  • Publication number: 20170254744
    Abstract: A method of determining the concentration of a species in a portion of a furnace atmosphere is described. The method comprises the steps of measuring first, second and third intensities of electromagnetic radiation in the furnace at first, second and third wavelengths respectively. The third wavelength is selected to be representative of absorption of electromagnetic radiation by the species. A fourth intensity of electromagnetic radiation is calculated, being an estimate of the intensity of electromagnetic radiation in the furnace at the third wavelength absent any absorbing species in the furnace atmosphere. The third intensity and the fourth intensities are used to determine a parameter that is proportional to the concentration of absorbing species in the portion of the furnace atmosphere. Apparatus for carrying out the method is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: MICHAEL RICHARD HADEN, JULIAN INSKIP, WILLIAM STEPHEN PERRY, IAN ROSS WILLIAMS