Patents by Inventor J. Nicholson

J. Nicholson 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: 20240135844
    Abstract: In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly that is transparent to visible light. The door further includes a door frame extending about and secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly, an electronic display overlaying the insulated panel assembly, and at least one display retainer secured to the door frame and having a coupling end that mates with the electronic display to releasably secure the display to the door frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 11947384
    Abstract: In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, and an electronic display mounted to the door. The door frame extends about and is secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly. The electronic display overlays the insulated panel assembly. A mounting bezel is secured to the door frame and has a coupling end that extends over an edge of the electronic display securing the electronic display to the door frame. A cover bezel is coupled to a front surface of the door frame, where the cover bezel is sized to overlay the front surface of the door frame and the coupling end of the mounting bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Anthony, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 11942004
    Abstract: In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly that is transparent to visible light. The door further includes a door frame extending about and secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly, an electronic display overlaying the insulated panel assembly, and at least one display retainer secured to the door frame and having a coupling end that mates with the electronic display to releasably secure the display to the door frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Anthony, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 11338479
    Abstract: Disclosed here is an autoclave system for curing a part. The autoclave includes a gas recirculation system, at least partially external to a vessel pf the autoclave system and fluidly coupleable to the vessel such that gas contained in the vessel is delivered to the gas recirculation system, passed through the gas recirculation system, and recirculated back into the vessel. The autoclave system also comprises at least one mold core, located within the vessel. The mold core comprises a conduit extending through the mold core and the mold core is configured to define a shape of the part. The gas delivered to the gas recirculation system from the vessel is gas received directly from the conduit of the mold core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: James M. Streeter, Scott J. Nicholson
  • Publication number: 20210206029
    Abstract: Disclosed here is an autoclave system for curing a part. The autoclave includes a gas recirculation system, at least partially external to a vessel pf the autoclave system and fluidly coupleable to the vessel such that gas contained in the vessel is delivered to the gas recirculation system, passed through the gas recirculation system, and recirculated back into the vessel. The autoclave system also comprises at least one mold core, located within the vessel. The mold core comprises a conduit extending through the mold core and the mold core is configured to define a shape of the part. The gas delivered to the gas recirculation system from the vessel is gas received directly from the conduit of the mold core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: James M. Streeter, Scott J. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 10963303
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to enabling independent storage and processing of data with centralized event control. An event control computing platform may receive an indicator of a processing task associated with processing a dataset. Subsequently, the event control computing platform may authenticate the indicator of the processing task. Then the event control computing platform may identify and allocate resources for executing the processing task and storing the dataset. Finally, the event control computing platform may generate and transmit a series of commands to cause the dataset to be accessed by the processing platform, cause the processing task associated with the dataset to be executed, and cause the processed dataset to be stored on the storage platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Jerome M. Zott, Faisal Azfar, Vijaya M. Anusuri, Sridhar Ramaswamy, Robert J. Nicholson, Sitaram C. Yarlagadda
  • Publication number: 20190377603
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to enabling independent storage and processing of data with centralized event control. An event control computing platform may receive an indicator of a processing task associated with processing a dataset. Subsequently, the event control computing platform may authenticate the indicator of the processing task. Then the event control computing platform may identify and allocate resources for executing the processing task and storing the dataset. Finally, the event control computing platform may generate and transmit a series of commands to cause the dataset to be accessed by the processing platform, cause the processing task associated with the dataset to be executed, and cause the processed dataset to be stored on the storage platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Jerome M. Zott, Faisal Azfar, Vijaya M. Anusuri, Sridhar Ramaswamy, Robert J. Nicholson, Sitaram C. Yarlagadda
  • Patent number: 10437643
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to enabling independent storage and processing of data with centralized event control. An event control computing platform may receive an indicator of a processing task associated with processing a dataset. Subsequently, the event control computing platform may authenticate the indicator of the processing task. Then the event control computing platform may identify and allocate resources for executing the processing task and storing the dataset. Finally, the event control computing platform may generate and transmit a series of commands to cause the dataset to be accessed by the processing platform, cause the processing task associated with the dataset to be executed, and cause the processed dataset to be stored on the storage platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Jerome M. Zott, Faisal Azfar, Vijaya M. Anusuri, Sridhar Ramaswamy, Robert J. Nicholson, Sitaram C. Yarlagadda
  • Publication number: 20190146838
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to enabling independent storage and processing of data with centralized event control. An event control computing platform may receive an indicator of a processing task associated with processing a dataset. Subsequently, the event control computing platform may authenticate the indicator of the processing task. Then the event control computing platform may identify and allocate resources for executing the processing task and storing the dataset. Finally, the event control computing platform may generate and transmit a series of commands to cause the dataset to be accessed by the processing platform, cause the processing task associated with the dataset to be executed, and cause the processed dataset to be stored on the storage platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Jerome M. Zott, Faisal Azfar, Vijaya M. Anusuri, Sridhar Ramaswamy, Robert J. Nicholson, Sitaram C. Yarlagadda
  • Patent number: 9902032
    Abstract: A pin clamp for clamping a workpiece includes a housing having a longitudinal axis and a locating pin extending through the housing. The locating pin is sized to be positioned within an opening of the workpiece. A finger is positioned adjacent to the locating pin and movable in a transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis to retain the workpiece on the locating pin. An exterior driving linkage is configured to move the locating pin in opposite directions along the longitudinal axis. A locking arrangement is carried by the housing. A sequence cam is connected with the exterior driving linkage thereby allowing axial movement of the exterior driving linkage to be converted into transverse movement of the sequence cam. The sequence cam includes an engagement surface which engages the locking arrangement to lock the locating pin and the finger against the workpiece upon retraction of the exterior driving linkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: PHD, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. McIntosh, Paul J. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 9714425
    Abstract: Disclosed are specific aphid dsRNA constructs that target either Chloride Intracellular Channel (CLIC) gene expression or Sucrase gene expression. Also disclosed is the use of dsRNA constructs of a CLIC gene to interfere with critical functions of CLIC gene peptide products. A novel method to develop nucleic acid control for pest management is also disclosed. Also disclosed is the use of dsRNA constructs to interfere with critical functions of Sucrase gene peptide products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Gary J. Puterka, Scott J. Nicholson
  • Publication number: 20170145422
    Abstract: Disclosed are specific aphid dsRNA constructs that target either Chloride Intracellular Channel (CLIC) gene expression or Sucrase gene expression. Also disclosed is the use of dsRNA constructs of a CLIC gene to interfere with critical functions of CLIC gene peptide products. A novel method to develop nucleic acid control for pest management is also disclosed. Also disclosed is the use of dsRNA constructs to interfere with critical functions of Sucrase gene peptide products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Gary J. Puterka, SCOTT J. NICHOLSON
  • Publication number: 20170091256
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for determining expiration of a retention period for a document or record and deleting records or documents are provided. In some examples, a record code may be assigned to a record. The record code may indicate a retention period for the record and may be used to determine whether the retention period has expired. If so, a determination may be made as to whether the document is eligible for deletion. If so, the record may be automatically deleted in at least some examples. If not, the record may be further processed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Candace Gordon, Katherine E. Brown, Frank A. Luther, Aruna V. Kamath, Vaithyanathan Ramanathan, Ann Charlot Hunaes Harvey, Lynne M. Sommer, Daniel P. McCoy, Robert J. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 9580709
    Abstract: Disclosed are specific aphid dsRNA constructs that target either Chloride Intracellular Channel (CLIC) gene expression or Sucrase gene expression. Also disclosed is the use of dsRNA constructs of a CLIC gene to interfere with critical functions of CLIC gene peptide products. A novel method to develop nucleic acid control for pest management is also disclosed. Also disclosed is the use of dsRNA constructs to interfere with critical functions of Sucrase gene peptide products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Gary J. Puterka, Scott J. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 9364023
    Abstract: The present invention is a tobacco smoking holder for smoking a cigarette and filtering the tobacco byproducts from the air before emitting the clear air from the holder. The holder enables a user to mount the cigarette within the holder, light the cigarette while in the holder, smoke the cigarette while in the holder isolating the combustion byproducts through a motorized filtering assembly housed within a housing, which removes the cigarette's byproducts from the air before exhausting the air, thereby protecting others from secondary smoke and other products produced during smoking. When finished smoking, the cigarette is then extinguished while in the housing by an extinguishing canister that encompasses the lit end of the cigarette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Inventor: Darrin J. Nicholson
  • Publication number: 20160053259
    Abstract: Disclosed are specific aphid dsRNA constructs that target either Chloride Intracellular Channel (CLIC) gene expression or Sucrase gene expression. Also disclosed is the use of dsRNA constructs of a CLIC gene to interfere with critical functions of CLIC gene peptide products. A novel method to develop nucleic acid control for pest management is also disclosed. Also disclosed is the use of dsRNA constructs to interfere with critical functions of Sucrase gene peptide products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Gary J. Puterka, Scott J. Nicholson
  • Publication number: 20160008936
    Abstract: A pin clamp for clamping a workpiece includes a housing having a longitudinal axis and a locating pin extending through the housing. The locating pin is sized to be positioned within an opening of the workpiece. A finger is positioned adjacent to the locating pin and movable in a transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis to retain the workpiece on the locating pin. An exterior driving linkage is configured to move the locating pin in opposite directions along the longitudinal axis. A locking arrangement is carried by the housing. A sequence cam is connected with the exterior driving linkage thereby allowing axial movement of the exterior driving linkage to be converted into transverse movement of the sequence cam. The sequence cam includes an engagement surface which engages the locking arrangement to lock the locating pin and the finger against the workpiece upon retraction of the exterior driving linkage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: PHD, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce D. McIntosh, Paul J. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 8978115
    Abstract: The authentication of identities within a realm in which some identities are authenticated using direct authentication, and some identities are authenticated using federated authentication. Requests for service from valid identities in the realm that are to be authenticated by direct authentication are responded to with a direct authentication interface. Requests for service from valid identities in the realm that are to be authenticated by federated authentication are responded to with a federated authentication interface. Requests for service from invalid identities are responded to pseudo-randomly with either the direct authentication interface or the federated authentication interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Ariel Gordon, David J. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 8912251
    Abstract: A process comprising heating an aqueous dispersion of first structured polymer particles at a temperature of at least about 155° C., optionally in the presence of a base and/or a swelling agent, to produce an aqueous dispersion of heat treated structured polymer particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: OMNOVA Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Melinda H. Keefe, James G. Galloway, Ray E. Drumright, Michael J. Devon, Dwayne J. Nicholson
  • Publication number: 20140080959
    Abstract: A process comprising heating an aqueous dispersion of first structured polymer particles at a temperature of at least about 155° C., optionally in the presence of a base and/or a swelling agent, to produce an aqueous dispersion of heat treated structured polymer particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Melinda H. KEEFE, James G. GALLOWAY, Ray E. DRUMRIGHT, Michael J. DEVON, Dwayne J. NICHOLSON