Patents by Inventor J. Hawkins

J. Hawkins 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).

  • Transgenic plants with enhanced agronomic traits
    Publication number: 20110252501
    Abstract: This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Mark Abad, Molian Deng, Sephen Duff, Mary Fernandes, Karen K. Gabbert, Julie A. Alvarez, Kristen A. Bennett, Paolo Castiglioni, Jill Deikman, Jason Fenner, Danyang Ke, Barry S. Goldman, Qungang Qi, Thomas G. Ruff, Rebecca L. Thompason-Mize, Jingrui Wu, Thomas R. Adams, Robert Bensen, Jacqueline E. Heard, Donald E. Nelson, Erin Bell, R. Eric Cerny, Jaishree M. Chittoor-Vijayanath, Bradon J. Fabbri, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, John R. LeDeaux, Xianfeng Chen, Meghan Galligan-Donnarummo, Deborah J. Hawkins, Garrett J. Lee, Obed Patty, Rick A. Sanders, Beth Savidge, Dale L. Val, Wei Zheng, Thomas J. Savage, Rajani Monnanda Somaiah, Sreekanta Suma, Jindong Sun, Tymagondlu Venkatesh, Nanfei Xu, Mahindra Anuradha, Alice Clara Augustine, Farah Deeba, Ramachandra Dhanalakshmi, Savitha Madappa, Badami S. Pranesh, M. S. Rajani, G. Ramamohan, S. Sangeetha, Char Shobha, Padmini Sudarshana, K. R. Vidva, Srikanth Venkatachalayya, Tymagondlu Venkatesh
  • FLOWGUIDE DECORATION
    Publication number: 20110214320
    Abstract: A flowguide decoration has a viewing vessel filled with fluid and decorative particles. The flowguide decoration also contains a flowguide positioned within the viewing vessel. The flowguide in combination with the viewing vessel defines a flow path for movement of the fluid and the decorative particles within the viewing vessel. A motor-driven impeller is also contained within the flowguide decoration, which imparts motion to the fluid and the decorative particles along the flow path when the impeller is rotating. A light that illuminates one or more of the viewing vessel, flowguide, fluid, and decorative particles; a speaker that plays one or more of songs, sounds, and voices; a battery that powers one or more of the light, speaker, and motor-driven impeller; and/or circuitry that controls one or more of the light, speaker, and motor-driven impeller may also be included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Diogen Lighting. Inc.
    Inventors: David Arthur Glickson, Victor J. Hawkins
  • MINATURE SLUDGE LANCE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20110185988
    Abstract: A miniature sludge lance for a steam generator in a pressurized water nuclear reactor is provided. The sludge lance is structured to enter the steam generator via an inspection opening and has a body sufficiently thin to fit between adjacent tubes. The sludge lance rail has at least two types of nozzle assemblies that may be attached thereto. One nozzle assembly rotates and another nozzle assembly translates in a vertical direction. A drive assembly, a mounting assembly, an oscillation assembly, and flow straighteners are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Phillip J. Hawkins, Eric R. Haberman, Jerod J. Rudish, David W. Selfridge
  • MINATURE SLUDGE LANCE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20110185989
    Abstract: A miniature sludge lance for a steam generator in a pressurized water nuclear reactor is provided. The sludge lance is structured to enter the steam generator via an inspection opening and has a body sufficiently thin to fit between adjacent tubes. The sludge lance rail has at least two types of nozzle assemblies that may be attached thereto. One nozzle assembly rotates and another nozzle assembly translates in a vertical direction. A drive assembly, a mounting assembly, an oscillation assembly, and flow straighteners are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Phillip J. Hawkins, Eric R. Haberman, Jerod J. Rudish, David W. Selfridge
  • MINIATURE SLUDGE LANCE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20110180021
    Abstract: A miniature sludge lance for a steam generator in a pressurized water nuclear reactor is provided. The sludge lance is structured to enter the steam generator via an inspection opening and has a body sufficiently thin to fit between adjacent tubes. The sludge lance rail has at least two types of nozzle assemblies that may be attached thereto. One nozzle assembly rotates and another nozzle assembly translates in a vertical direction. A drive assembly, a mounting assembly, an oscillation assembly, and flow straighteners are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: PHILLIP J. HAWKINS, Eric R. Haberman, Jerod J. Rudish, David W. Selfridge
  • MINATURE SLUDGE LANCE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20110180022
    Abstract: A miniature sludge lance for a steam generator in a pressurized water nuclear reactor is provided. The sludge lance is structured to enter the steam generator via an inspection opening and has a body sufficiently thin to fit between adjacent tubes. The sludge lance rail has at least two types of nozzle assemblies that may be attached thereto. One nozzle assembly rotates and another nozzle assembly translates in a vertical direction. A drive assembly, a mounting assembly, an oscillation assembly, and flow straighteners are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: PHILLIP J. HAWKINS, Eric R. Haberman, Jerod J. Rudish, David W. Selfridge
  • Promoter molecules for use in plants
    Patent number: 7982097
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotide molecules for regulating gene expression in plants. In particular, the invention relates to promoters that are useful for regulating gene expression of heterologous polynucleotide molecules in plants. The invention also relates to expression constructs and transgenic plants containing the heterologous polynucleotide molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Diane M. Ruezinsky, Deborah J. Hawkins, Santiago Navarro, Laurence D. Parnell
  • Novel phosphonic acid compounds as inhibitors of serine proteases
    Publication number: 20110092705
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phosphonic acid compounds useful as serine protease inhibitors, compositions thereof and methods for treating inflammatory and serine protease mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Michael N. Greco, Harold R. Almond, JR., Michael J. Hawkins, Eugene Powell
  • NOVEL PHOSPHONIC ACID COMPOUNDS AS INHIBITORS OF SERINE PROTEASES
    Publication number: 20110092457
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phosphonic acid compounds useful as serine protease inhibitors, compositions thereof and methods for treating inflammatory and serine protease mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Michael N. Greco, Harold R. Almond, JR., Michael J. Hawkins, Eugene Powell
  • NOVEL PHOSPHONIC ACID COMPOUNDS AS INHIBITORS OF SERINE PROTEASES
    Publication number: 20110086819
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phosphonic acid compounds useful as serine protease inhibitors, compositions thereof and methods for treating inflammatory and serine protease mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Michael N. Greco, Harold R. Almond, JR., Michael J. Hawkins, Eugene Powell
  • MINATURE SLUDGE LANCE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20110079186
    Abstract: A miniature sludge lance for a steam generator in a pressurized water nuclear reactor is provided. The sludge lance is structured to enter the steam generator via an inspection opening and has a body sufficiently thin to fit between adjacent tubes. The sludge lance rail has at least two types of nozzle assemblies that may be attached thereto. One nozzle assembly rotates and another nozzle assembly translates in a vertical direction. A drive assembly, a mounting assembly, an oscillation assembly, and flow straighteners are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Phillip J. Hawkins, Eric R. Haberman, Jerod J. Rudish, David W. Selfridge
  • Sensor for sensing moisture in soils
    Patent number: 7705616
    Abstract: The invention relates to, in a sensor comprising: an electrically conductive metal housing, said housing having an inside wall forming a transmission matrix cavity, said wall having perforations therethrough; a liner transmissible of water lining said inside wall and covering said perforations; a transmission matrix filling said liner; a tablet of slowly dissolving material atop said transmission matrix; a cap closing said housing forming an electrode matrix chamber; an electrode chamber matrix in said electrode matrix chamber; a pair of spaced-apart electrodes in said electrode matrix chamber in contact with said electrode chamber matrix; the cap passing electrical leads from said electrodes; an improvement comprising said liner comprising a layer of laid, thermally bonded fibers in a pattern such as to provide-passages of such size as to confine said transmission matrix but to permit flow of moisture to and from said transmission matrix and soil in contact with it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Irrometer Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Alfred J. Hawkins
  • Head and neck restraint system
    Patent number: 7703152
    Abstract: A head and neck restraint system includes a headpiece, a saddle, and tensioners connecting the headpiece to the saddle. The headpiece resides on top of a crew member's head and the saddle includes a saddle strap residing under the crew member's buttocks. The tensioners are pneumatic muscles which contract when a flow of gas is provided by gas generators. The gas generators are triggered by a G-sensor or by the initiation of a predetermined event. Triggering signals pass through a manifold from an ejection seat, aircraft, or vehicle. Contraction of the pneumatic muscles pulls the headpiece toward the saddle, thereby restraining the head, neck, and spine. The system is worn as an undergarment or incorporated into a garment. A manual adjustment provides head support during flight. The system is particularly useful for preventing head and neck injuries during ejection from or crash of an aircraft or vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Inventors: Carrol Leon Rhodes, Jason Smith, Gary F. Bradley, Phillip J. Hawkins
  • Novel inhibitors of chymase
    Publication number: 20100048513
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of formula (I), methods for preparing these compounds, compositions, intermediates and derivatives thereof, and methods for treating inflammatory and serine protease mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Michael J. Hawkins, Michael N. Greco, Eugene Powell, Lawrence de Garavilla, Bruce E. Maryanoff
  • Sensor for sensing moisture in soils
    Publication number: 20090206853
    Abstract: A sensor for sensing the moisture level in soil and changes in the moisture content. An improved liner improves the response of the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventor: Alfred J. Hawkins
  • Targeted content delivery system in an interactive television network
    Publication number: 20090210901
    Abstract: An “opt-in” based system for displaying targeted content (e.g., advertisements) to a viewer is described. Viewer profiles and content profiles are automatically generated from forms filled out by viewers and content providers, respectively. In a preferred client-based embodiment, content that best matches a viewer profile is downloaded from a server and stored on the corresponding viewer's set top box. When a trigger signifying a content-insertion break (e.g., a commercial break) is detected, locally stored targeted content is selected and displayed to the viewer via the set top box. In a preferred server-based embodiment, content that best matches a viewer profile is embedded in program content and sent to a viewing unit for display to the viewer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: William J. Hawkins, Laszlo Borsy
  • PLANT EXTRACT
    Publication number: 20090186012
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to plant extracts and/or components isolated therefrom which exhibit desirable properties in relation to therapy. More particularly, the present invention relates to extracts and components isolated thereof from the plant genus Zingiber and in particular from the rhizome of the species Zingiber officinale (also known as ginger) which comprise activities having broad applicability in the field of inhibition and treatment of infections by pathogenic micro-organisms including viruses, bacteria, protozoa and parasites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: Natbio Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Clifford J. Hawkins
  • Angel sensor for rotary read-out instrument
    Patent number: 7559243
    Abstract: An attachment for an instrument having a rotary shaft whose position is indicative of a value being measured. A needle is attached to the shaft with an inherent magnetic field, or which carries a magnet. A sensor responsive to the direction of the field is supported above the needle, and reads out the angle of the needle relative to the sensor. These readings can be used for monitoring and control purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Irrometer Company, Inc.
    Inventor: ALfred J. Hawkins
  • Novel phosphonic acid compounds as inhibitors of serine proteases
    Publication number: 20090143336
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phosphonic acid compounds useful as serine protease inhibitors, compositions thereof and methods for treating inflammatory and serine protease mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Michael N. Greco, Harold R. Almond, JR., Lawrence de Garavilla, Michael J. Hawkins, Michael J. Humora, Yun Qian, Donald Gilmore Walker, Sergio Cesco-Cancian, Christopher Norman Nilsen, Mitul N. Patel, Kirk Leonerd Sorgi, Eugene Powell
  • Promoter molecules for use in plants
    Patent number: RE42415
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotide molecules for regulating gene expression in plants. In particular, the invention relates to promoters that are useful for regulating gene expression of heterologous polynucleotide molecules in plants. The invention also relates to expression constructs and transgenic plants containing the heterologous polynucleotide molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Diane M. Ruezinsky, Deborah J. Hawkins, Santiago Navarro, Laurence D. Parnell