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).

  • Publication number: 20250084432
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Getu Beyene Duguma, Donald J. Mackenzie, Justin Villmer
  • Patent number: 12022840
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Phibro Animal Health Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
  • Patent number: 11076147
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin J. MacKenzie, Anatolie Gavriliuc, Robert T. Held
  • Publication number: 20200296972
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Phibro Animal Health Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie
  • Patent number: 10716310
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Phibro Animal Health Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
  • Publication number: 20200178548
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: Phibro Animal Health Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
  • Patent number: 10653151
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Phibro Animal Health Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie
  • Publication number: 20190230935
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie
  • Publication number: 20190112678
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie
  • Patent number: 10136124
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin J. MacKenzie, Anatolie Gavriliuc, Robert T. Held
  • Patent number: 9885071
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Matthew B. Francis, Katherine J. Mackenzie
  • Publication number: 20160316196
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin J. MacKenzie, Anatolie Gavriliuc, Robert T. Held
  • Patent number: 9307770
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
  • Patent number: 9253988
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
  • Publication number: 20150257390
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
  • Publication number: 20150257391
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
  • Publication number: 20150258150
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
  • Publication number: 20150257400
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
  • Patent number: 8985402
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventors: Mark C. Schneider, Brian J. MacKenzie
  • Patent number: 8744914
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Felix A. Mon, Robert J. Mackenzie, Susan Smith Thomas, Jason Michael Ackiss, Maile George, Robert Fleetwood Armstrong, Kazi M. Ariff, Erik Stephen Ross