Patents by Inventor James A. Simon

James A. Simon 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: 20100235774
    Abstract: Presenting of real-world situational data on a dynamically updateable user interface is provided for by providing a dynamically updateable user interface that includes dynamic objects having variable characteristics and that correspond to real-world objects, receiving situational data that corresponds to a status of the one or more real-world objects, and conforming the one or more variable characteristics to be consistent with the situational data such that an observer of the one or more dynamic objects is informed of a current status of a corresponding real-world situation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: HNTB HOLDINGS LTD.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Mikhailovych Koromyslov, Tommy Allen Stehle, Shawn Dewayne Sohl, Christopher James Simon, Timm J. Claudon
  • Publication number: 20100209969
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel type of monoterpene synthase, a key enzyme in the production of the monoterpene aroma compound geraniol. More specifically, the present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences coding for GES from flowers and herbs species, in particular sweet basil, as well as to vectors containing the sequences, to host cells containing the sequences and to methods of producing recombinant GES, its products, and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Eran Pichersky, Yoko Iijima, Efraim Lewinsohn, David R. Gang, James Simon
  • Publication number: 20100195871
    Abstract: A system in a moving surveillance vehicle operates in background mode to capture images of license plates of neighboring moving vehicles, which may occupy lanes other than the lane in which the surveillance vehicle is moving. The images are used to determine the license plate numbers of the moving vehicles, which are then checked against a database to determine whether there are any potential law enforcement-related problems that require the attention of the operator. If so, the system alerts the operator using an audible tone, visual prompt, vibration, or in some other suitable manner. The entire process, including generation of the alert can occur autonomously of the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventor: James Simon
  • Publication number: 20100184057
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for identifying a set of target nucleotide sequences capable of identifying a member of a group of related nucleotide sequences, the method comprising the step of dividing the nucleotide sequence of each member of the group into a plurality of subsequences, wherein at least two of the subsequences overlap. The method is useful in generating probe sets capable of assigning alleles at HLA or KIR loci.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: SIMONS HAPLOMICS LIMITED
    Inventor: Malcolm James Simons
  • Publication number: 20100173309
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to in situ methods for providing a definitive haplotype of a subject. The haplotype information generated by the methods described herein is more accurate than that provided by prior art methods that only give an inferred haplotype. Accordingly, in one aspect the present invention provides an in situ method for obtaining genetic information for a polyploid subject, the method including the steps of obtaining a biological sample from the subject, the sample containing: (i) at least one paternally-derived DNA molecule, and/or (ii) at least one maternally-derived DNA molecule, analyzing any one or more of the paternally- or maternally-derived DNA molecules for nucleotide sequence information, wherein the step of analyzing determines whether any two DNA markers are present in cis on one chromosome, or in trans across two sister chromosomes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: SIMONS HAPLOMICS LIMITED
    Inventor: Malcolm James Simons
  • Patent number: 7711699
    Abstract: Presenting of real-world situational data on a dynamically updateable user interface is provided for by providing a dynamically updateable user interface that includes dynamic objects having variable characteristics and that correspond to real-world objects, receiving situational data that corresponds to a status of the one or more real-world objects, and conforming the one or more variable characteristics to be consistent with the situational data such that an observer of the one or more dynamic objects is informed of a current status of a corresponding real-world situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: HNTB Holdings Ltd.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Mikhailovych Koromyslov, Tommy Allen Stehle, Shawn Dewayne Sohl, Christopher James Simon, Timm J. Claudon
  • Patent number: 7711150
    Abstract: A system in a moving surveillance vehicle operates in background mode to capture images of license plates of neighboring moving vehicles, which may occupy lanes other than the lane in which the surveillance vehicle is moving. The images are used to determine the license plate numbers of the moving vehicles, which are then checked against a database to determine whether there are any potential law enforcement-related problems that require the attention of the operator. If so, the system alerts the operator using an audible tone, visual prompt, vibration, or in some other suitable manner. The entire process, including generation of the alert can occur autonomously of the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventor: James Simon
  • Patent number: 7704716
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel type of monoterpene synthase, a key enzyme in the production of the monoterpene aroma compound geraniol. More specifically, the present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences coding for CUES from flowers and herbs species, in particular sweet basil, as well as to vectors containing the sequences, to host cells containing the sequences and to methods of producing recombinant GES, its products, and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignees: The Regents of The University of Michigan, Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of The University of Arizona, Agricultural Research Organization Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
    Inventors: Eran Pichersky, Yoko Iijima, Efraim Lewinsohn, David R. Gang, James Simon
  • Patent number: 7648329
    Abstract: A method and system for automatically loading and unloading a transport is disclosed. A first guidance system is used to travel near the transport and a second guidance system is used to travel on the transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Jervis B. Webb Company
    Inventors: Gerald Edward Chilson, Mark Marino, Christopher James Simon, Mark Andrew Stevenson
  • Publication number: 20090280484
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for providing a definitive haplotype of a subject. The haplotype information generated by the methods described herein is more accurate than that provided by prior art methods that only give an inferred haplotype. Accordingly, in one aspect the present invention provides a method for determining a definitive haplotype of a subject the method including the steps of providing a substantially isolated haploid element from the subject, and obtaining nucleotide sequence information from the haploid element. Applicants propose that the use of a substantially isolated haploid element eliminates the problem of incorrect or misleading inferences concerning the phase of two or more loci within a haplotype, and allows for revelation of two or more participatory genes within a haplotype, uncomplicated by differences in modes of inheritance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventor: Malcolm James Simons
  • Publication number: 20090160676
    Abstract: A system, a method and computer-readable media for presenting dynamic traffic information. A user profile is stored, and advisory data based on the user profile is gathered. The advisory data may include traffic information associated with road segments identified by the user profile. Upon receiving a user input, the advisory data is presented to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: HNTB CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thommy Allen Stehle, Terrence Matthew Pallotto, Christopher James Simon, Timm J. Claudon
  • Patent number: 7511634
    Abstract: A system, a method and computer-readable media for presenting dynamic traffic information. A user profile is stored, and advisory data based on the user profile is gathered. The advisory data may include traffic information associated with road segments identified by the user profile. Upon receiving a user input, the advisory data is presented to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: HTNB Corporation
    Inventors: Tommy Allen Stehle, Terrence Matthew Pallotto, Christopher James Simon, Timm J. Claudon
  • Publication number: 20080272835
    Abstract: Activation of an external sensor coupled to an electronic device will change the frequency of a low power oscillator in the electronic device that runs during a low power sleep mode of the electronic device. When a change in frequency of the low power oscillator is detected, the electronic device will wake-up from the low power sleep mode. In addition, when a change in frequency from an external frequency source is detected, the electronic device will wake-up from the low power sleep mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Zacharias Marthinus Smit, Keith Curtis, James Simons, Jerrold S. Zdenek, John Charais
  • Publication number: 20080261834
    Abstract: The invention provides a material comprising: a core made of a solid material; a first layer surrounding the core made of a swellable material able to swell in contact with a fluid ; a second layer surrounding the first layer made of a glue material able to glue to a third element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventor: James Simon
  • Publication number: 20080248969
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for identifying a set of target nucleotide sequences capable of identifying a member of a group of related nucleotide sequences, the method comprising the step of dividing the nucleotide sequence of each member of the group into a plurality of subsequences, wherein at least two of the subsequences overlap. The method is useful in generating probe sets capable of assigning alleles at HLA or KIR loci.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: SIMONS HAPLOMICS LIMITED
    Inventor: Malcolm James Simons
  • Publication number: 20080214274
    Abstract: The present invention, with reference to FIG. (1), is concerned with apparatus for playing a game. A plurality of randomisers are provided, each for generating one or more random indicia from a predefined set of indicia in a turn of play. One or more playfields are provided for play in each turn of play, the one or more playfields each being associated with at least one of the plurality of randomisers and offering for play via that playfield the same redefined set of indicia as the associated randomiser or randomisers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: James David Thomas, James Simon Thomas
  • Publication number: 20080189005
    Abstract: A method and system for automatically loading and unloading a transport is disclosed. A first guidance system is used to travel near the transport and a second guidance system is used to travel on the transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: Jervis B. Webb Company
    Inventors: Gerald Edward Chilson, Mark Marino, Christopher James Simon, Mark Andrew Stevenson
  • Publication number: 20080131946
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel type of monoterpene synthase, a key enzyme in the production of the monoterpene aroma compound geraniol. More specifically, the present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences coding for CUES from flowers and herbs species, in particular sweet basil, as well as to vectors containing the sequences, to host cells containing the sequences and to methods of producing recombinant GES, its products, and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Eran Pichersky, Yoko Iijima, Efraim Lewinsohn, David R. Gang, James Simon
  • Publication number: 20080004997
    Abstract: A collaborative inventory management method for managing material inventory sourced by a customer from a plurality of suppliers includes: designating at least one supplier as a steady supplier to the customer; designating at least one second supplier as a lead supplier to the customer; allocating a supply split between the steady supplier and the lead supplier for supplying material to customer over a period of time; providing customer inventory level data (I) and usage forecast data (U) from the customer to the lead supplier; providing a customer shipment schedule to the steady supplier; providing an order create (OC) and ship notice (SN) from the steady supplier to the customer; transforming the (OC) and (SN) to contain selective quantity and date of shipment data (Q/D); sending Q/D data to the lead supplier; and planning by the lead supplier of shipments to manage (I) responsive to actual usage by the customer and shipment of material from the steady supplier to customer and in accordance with the supply s
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Gregory Howard Slocum, Susan Lynn Deevers, Roland James Simon
  • Publication number: 20070134255
    Abstract: The invention relates to antimicrobial agents and antibodies and compositions comprising such agents and antibodies to treat and/or prevent respiratory and related diseases, in particular those caused by human metapneumovirus. Provided is a method for treating or preventing respiratory tract infections in a subject infected with a mammalian MPV, said method comprising administering a nucleoside analog, preferably Ribavirin or a derivative thereof, and an antimicrobial neutralising antibody, preferably an anti-hMPV antibody to said subject, and use of said nucleoside analog and antimicrobial neutralising antibody for the manufacture of a medicament for treating or preventing respiratory tract infections in a subject infected with a mammalian MPV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2004
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: ViroNovative B.V.
    Inventors: Jeroen Maertzdorf, James Simon