Patents by Inventor J. MacKenzie
J. MacKenzie 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: 20250084432Abstract: Genetically modified lodging resistant Eragrostis plants and methods of producing lodging resistance in an Eragrostis plant, part thereof, or plant cell thereof are disclosed. Methods of improving the yield of an Eragrostis plant are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2022Publication date: March 13, 2025Inventors: Getu Beyene Duguma, Donald J. Mackenzie, Justin Villmer
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Patent number: 12022840Abstract: A process for inhibiting foodborne pathogens and reducing foodborne disease involves contacting a living animal, a dressed carcass, or a cut of meat with an effective amount of a bacillus strain exhibiting antibacterial activity. Strains of antibacterial bacillus that are particularly effective for inhibiting Vibrio were discovered. These include Bacillus licheniformis OBT 618 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens OBT 712.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2020Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignee: Phibro Animal Health CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
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Patent number: 11076147Abstract: Stereoscopic display technologies are provided. A computing device generates a stereoscopic display of an object by coordinating a first image and a second image. To reduce discomfort or to reduce diplopic content, the computing device may adjust at least one display property of the first image and/or the second image depending on one or more factors. The factors may include a time period associated with the display of the object, the vergence distance to the object, the distance to the focal plane of the display, contextual data interpreted from the images and/or any combination of these and other factors. Adjustments to the display properties can include a modification of one or more contrast properties and/or other modifications to the images. The adjustment to the display properties may be applied with varying levels of intensity and/or be applied at different times depending on one or more factors and/or contextual information.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kevin J. MacKenzie, Anatolie Gavriliuc, Robert T. Held
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Publication number: 20200296972Abstract: A composition useful for application to plants, seeds or soil to inhibit fungal infections comprising a protein source inoculated with from 5×107 cfu to 5×109 cfu of a Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain per gram of the protein source.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Applicant: Phibro Animal Health CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie
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Patent number: 10716310Abstract: A process for inhibiting foodborne pathogens and reducing foodborne disease involves contacting a living animal, a dressed carcass, or a cut of meat with an effective amount of a bacillus strain exhibiting antibacterial activity. Strains of antibacterial bacillus that are particularly effective for inhibiting Vibrio were discovered. These include Bacillus licheniformis OBT 712 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens OBT 618.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Phibro Animal Health CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
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Publication number: 20200178548Abstract: A process for inhibiting foodborne pathogens and reducing foodborne disease involves contacting a living animal, a dressed carcass, or a cut of meat with an effective amount of a bacillus strain exhibiting antibacterial activity. Strains of antibacterial bacillus that are particularly effective for inhibiting Vibrio were discovered. These include Bacillus licheniformis OBT 618 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens OBT 712.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Phibro Animal Health CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
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Patent number: 10653151Abstract: A composition useful for application to plants, seeds or soil to inhibit fungal infections comprises a protein source inoculated with from 5×107 cfu to 5×109 cfu of a Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain per gram of the protein source.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Phibro Animal Health CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie
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Publication number: 20190230935Abstract: A composition useful for application to plants, seeds or soil to inhibit fungal infections comprises a protein source inoculated with from 5×107 cfu to 5×109 cfu of a Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain per gram of the protein source.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie
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Publication number: 20190112678Abstract: A composition and process for improving the growth-promoting effectiveness of chitin-based fertilizers involves contacting the chitin-based material with a bacteria that secretes chitinase.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie
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Patent number: 10136124Abstract: Stereoscopic display technologies are provided. A computing device generates a stereoscopic display of an object by coordinating a first image and a second image. To reduce discomfort or to reduce diplopic content, the computing device may adjust at least one display property of the first image and/or the second image depending on one or more factors. The factors may include a time period associated with the display of the object, the vergence distance to the object, the distance to the focal plane of the display, contextual data interpreted from the images and/or any combination of these and other factors. Adjustments to the display properties can include a modification of one or more contrast properties and/or other modifications to the images. The adjustment to the display properties may be applied with varying levels of intensity and/or be applied at different times depending on one or more factors and/or contextual information.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2015Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Kevin J. MacKenzie, Anatolie Gavriliuc, Robert T. Held
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Patent number: 9885071Abstract: Provided herein are methods for enhancing enzymatic activity using certain polymers that may be optionally attached to an enzyme. The polymers may be thermally-responsive polymers, including poly N-isopropylacrylamide or poly N-isopropylmethacrylamide. The polymer may also be a copolymer with at least two different monomer residues. The monomer residues may have a structure of formula (I): wherein R1, RA and RB are as described herein. Examples of such monomer residues may include N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAm) or N-isopropylmethacrylamide (NIPMa). The polymer may include additional monomer residues, such as aminooxy-bearing methacrylamide monomer residues that can be modified to vary the lower critical solution temperature (LCST) of the polymer.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Matthew B. Francis, Katherine J. Mackenzie
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Publication number: 20160316196Abstract: Stereoscopic display technologies are provided. A computing device generates a stereoscopic display of an object by coordinating a first image and a second image. To reduce discomfort or to reduce diplopic content, the computing device may adjust at least one display property of the first image and/or the second image depending on one or more factors. The factors may include a time period associated with the display of the object, the vergence distance to the object, the distance to the focal plane of the display, contextual data interpreted from the images and/or any combination of these and other factors. Adjustments to the display properties can include a modification of one or more contrast properties and/or other modifications to the images. The adjustment to the display properties may be applied with varying levels of intensity and/or be applied at different times depending on one or more factors and/or contextual information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2015Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: Kevin J. MacKenzie, Anatolie Gavriliuc, Robert T. Held
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Patent number: 9307770Abstract: The invention related to the use of Bacillus licheniformis strain OBT618 (ATCC PTA-122188) for inhibiting Clostridium pathogens in a material contaminated with the pathogens. The strain can be added to animal feed, animal waste or food processing facility waste that is contained with Clostridium to inhibit the pathogen.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
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Patent number: 9253988Abstract: The invention relates to the use of Bacillus licheniformis strain OBT618 (ATCC PTA-122188) for inhibiting Clostridium pathogens in a material such as water or manure contaminated with the pathogen. The strain can be added to drinking water, animal feed or animal litter to reduce disease caused by the presence of Clostridium in an animal.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
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Publication number: 20150257390Abstract: A novel strain of Bacillus licheniformis is effective in inhibiting the growth and activity of pathogens of Clostridium. The strain has numerous applications for improving safety and reducing incidents of disease in humans and animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
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Publication number: 20150257391Abstract: A novel strain of Bacillus licheniformis is effective in inhibiting the growth and activity of pathogens of Clostridium. The strain has numerous applications for improving safety and reducing incidents of disease in humans and animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
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Publication number: 20150258150Abstract: A novel strain of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens is effective in inhibiting the growth and activity of gram negative bacteria that can present health and safety problems for food processing, agriculture and other areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
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Publication number: 20150257400Abstract: A process for inhibiting foodborne pathogens and reducing foodborne disease involves contacting a living animal, a dressed carcass, or a cut of meat with an effective amount of a bacillus strain exhibiting antibacterial activity. Strains of antibacterial bacillus that are particularly effective for inhibiting Vibrio were discovered. These include Bacillus licheniformis OBT 712 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens OBT 618.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
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Patent number: 8985402Abstract: A nozzle assembly for dispensing viscous material is disclosed. The nozzle assembly is convertible from use with a device for dispensing bulk viscous material to use with a device for dispensing viscous material from a cartridge. Alternatively, the nozzle assembly is convertible from use with a device for dispensing viscous material from a sausage package to use with a device for dispensing from a cartridge. When dispensing viscous material from a cartridge, the base portion is arranged for receiving the cartridge conical tip and the flange is arranged for placement between an end plate of the dispenser and the cartridge to retain said nozzle within said dispenser for dispensing viscous material from the cartridge. When dispensing viscous material in bulk form or from a sausage package, a locking plate is provided for tightly retaining the nozzle to the end cap of the dispensing device.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Inventors: Mark C. Schneider, Brian J. MacKenzie
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Patent number: 8744914Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for assisting a consumer during a transaction with a vendor at a point of sale by providing transaction information to the consumer via consumer-readable communications. In one embodiment, a payment terminal proximate the point of sale communicates a transaction information signal to the mobile device. The mobile device communicates the transaction information to the consumer in a consumer-readable format such as audible sound waves. In some embodiments, the consumer-readable communications include requests for consumer input. The consumer input is received by an input device proximate the mobile device and communicated to the payment terminal. In some embodiments consumer input is received by the payment terminal as well as the mobile device, and in some embodiments, the consumer chooses whether to use the mobile device as an interface or only to use the payment terminal.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2010Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Felix A. Mon, Robert J. Mackenzie, Susan Smith Thomas, Jason Michael Ackiss, Maile George, Robert Fleetwood Armstrong, Kazi M. Ariff, Erik Stephen Ross