Patents by Inventor James Robinson

James Robinson 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).

  • PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF DICHLOROFULVENE
    Publication number: 20130281744
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of formula (I) which process comprises pyrolysing a compound of formula (II) wherein X is chloro or bromo, and to compounds which may be used as intermediates for the manufacture of the compound of formula I and to the preparation of said intermediates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: Syngenta Crop Protection LLC
    Inventors: George Robert Hodges, Dominik Faber, Alan James Robinson, Andrew Charles Shaw
  • DUCTING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR DIRECTING AIRFLOW TOWARD A RADIATOR
    Publication number: 20130248141
    Abstract: A front end structure for a vehicle includes a fascia member defining a forward end of a engine compartment and a radiator disposed in the engine compartment rearwardly spaced from the fascia member. The front end structure further includes a duct member receiving airflow from an opening in the fascia member and directing the airflow to a location adjacent the radiator for restricting airflow around the radiator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Michael W. Maurer, Christopher Meeks, Jason A. Widmer, Karl Forster, James Robinson, Michael R. Missig
  • Nitrogenous heterocyclic compounds and process for making nitrogenous heterocyclic compounds and intermediates thereof
    Patent number: 8536184
    Abstract: The present invention provides nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and a process for making thereof. The compounds have inhibitory activity on the phosphorylation of kinases, which inhibits the activity of such kinases. The invention also provides intermediate compounds useful in the process, as well as final products produced by the process, and salts or prodrugs thereof. The invention further provides a method of inhibiting kinases and treating disease states in a mammal by inhibiting the phosphorylation of kinases comprising administering an effective amount of a compound according to the invention to a patient in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: James Kanter, James Robinson, Anjali Pandey, Robert M. Scarborough
  • CURRENCY WEIGHTED CROSS BORDER LISTING EXPOSURE
    Publication number: 20130238483
    Abstract: A method and a system for currency weighted cross border listing exposure utilize a favorability factor that may be determined between a first and a second currency. A search may be executed that returns listings in both currencies. A subset of those listings in the second currency may then be presented in accordance with the favorability factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Ebay Inc.
    Inventor: Henry James Robinson
  • MOUNTING BAR
    Publication number: 20130175409
    Abstract: A mounting bar has a body portion and a mounting slot extending at least part way through the body portion near an end thereof. The mounting slot is defined by a first radius extending through the body portion. The slot is further defined by a bottom surface substantially tangent to the first radius, the bottom surface extending toward the end of the body portion. A leading surface, closer to the end of the body portion than the first radius, extends from the bottom surface of the slot to an outside surface of the body portion. A clamping mechanism is provided and is operable to secure the mounting bar to another support that is positioned in the mounting slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventors: James R. Hennessey, James Robinson
  • SYMBIOTIC ENGINE INTAKE SYSTEM AND BATTERY BOX
    Publication number: 20130153316
    Abstract: An engine compartment of an automotive vehicle is provided. The compartment comprises an internal combustion engine including an air intake manifold and an electrical storage battery. The battery is housed in a storage box and an air intake system supplies air to the air intake manifold and the battery storage box. The air intake system has an inlet supplying air to a flow diverter. The flow diverter has a main channel including a bend dividing the main channel into a first passage and a second passage tangential to the first passage. The second passage is in fluid communication with the air intake manifold. The flow diverter includes an outlet facing the first passage which is in fluid communication with the battery storage box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Joshua Stuckey, James Robinson, Justin J. Chiodo, Mahendra Kute, Brandy Kay Laakso
  • Mixtures of mustard plant material for the control of pests and methods of making
    Patent number: 8450244
    Abstract: A composition for controlling pests comprising a mixture of plant material obtainable from a mustard plant of the species Sinapis alba and plant material obtainable from a mustard plant of the species Brassica juncea is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: MPT Mustard Products & Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: James Robinson
  • CLEAN, HIGH-YIELD PREPARATION OF S,S AND R,S AMINO ACID ISOSTERES
    Publication number: 20130116457
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods that can be used to convert the intermediate halomethyl ketones (HMKs), e.g., chloromethyl ketones, to the corresponding S,S- and R,S-diastereomers. More particularly, the present invention provides: (1) reduction methods; (2) inversion methods; and (3) methods involving the epoxidation of alkenes. Using the various methods of the present invention, the R,S-epoxide and the intermediary compounds can be prepared reliably, in high yields and in high purity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: Aerojet Fine Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Aslam A. Malik, Todd E. Clement, Hasan Palandoken, James Robinson, III, Joy A. Stringer
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFICATION OF ASSET RECORDS IN A VERSION MANAGED DATASTORE
    Publication number: 20130117245
    Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of methods and systems and devices identification of asset records in a version managed datastore. In accordance with one aspect, a method is provided for identification of asset records in a version managed datastore. In one embodiment, the method includes: receiving an asset identifier, wherein the asset identifier is created as part of an asset record for a version of a version managed database; determining, using a processor, whether the asset identifier has been previously stored in an asset identity management database; sending a notice if the asset identifier has been previously stored in the asset identity management database; and storing at least the asset identifier in the asset identity management database if the asset identifier has not been previously stored in the asset identity management database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: Phillip James Robinson
  • Currency weighted cross border listing exposure
    Patent number: 8429020
    Abstract: A method and a system for currency weighted cross border listing exposure utilize a favorability factor that may be determined between a first and a second currency. A search may be executed that returns listings in both currencies. A subset of those listings in the second currency may then be presented in accordance with the favorability factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: eBay Inc.
    Inventor: Henry James Robinson
  • Method for maintaining the white colour point in a field-sequential LCD over time
    Patent number: 8421827
    Abstract: A field sequential liquid crystal display maintains its white color point through compensation values to at least one color light emitting diode that illuminates the display. The compensation values may be impedances to control the current or pulsing of the current source according to a pulse width modulation technique. A degradation curve may be used to calculate extrapolate the theoretical forward voltage of the light emitting diode. Additional complexity arises from the need for calculating uptime for multiple light emitting diodes of different colors. Brightness levels may also be factored in. Additional processing of a display element may be provided when a grey scale image is being generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Marc Drader, James Robinson, Jerry Mailloux, Robert Lowles
  • ROUNDED AIR DAM FOR MAXIMUM AERODYNAMICS AND COOLING PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20130069389
    Abstract: A modified air dam includes an integral spring-like, corrugate-shaped portion for absorbing impact forces imposed on the air dam. A lower portion of the air dam is generally planar and angled slightly from a vertical plane toward the front of the vehicle. The air dam also includes a rounded portion to provide a horizontal offset between upper and lower portions of the air dam and to direct airflow toward a bottom portion of the radiator. The air dam may also be curved side-to-side or employ an inverted, generally U-shaped portion as a first force absorbing region and a spaced rib that serves as a second force absorbing region. The generally U-shaped portion also advantageously extends over a fastener and mounting region of the air dam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher D. Meeks, Michael W. Maurer, Jason A. Widmer, James Robinson, Sukwon Kim, Kyle Stephen Mihok, Jeremy Paul Lucas
  • Hydroxamates as therapeutic agents
    Patent number: 8389570
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain hydroxamate derivatives that are useful in the treatment of hepatitis C. These compounds are also inhibitors of histone deacetylase and are therefore useful in the treatment of diseases associated with histone deacetylase activity. Pharmaceutical compositions and processes for preparing these compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Pharmacyclics, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik J. Verner, Martin Sendzik, Chitra Baskaran, Joseph J. Buggy, James Robinson
  • Electronic device having a camera and method of controlling a flash
    Patent number: 8379143
    Abstract: A method of controlling a flash output for capturing an image in a portable electronic device having a digital camera includes receiving light at an image sensor, determining a flash output adjusted for color and brightness based on the light received at the image sensor, providing the flash output, and capturing a resultant image at a digital image processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: James Robinson, Marc Drader, Michael Purdy
  • Polymer having polycyclic groups and coating compositions thereof
    Patent number: 8367171
    Abstract: A polymer and coating composition containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging containers. The polymer preferably includes a backbone having one or more polycyclic groups. In one embodiment, the polymer is a polyester and, more preferably, a polyester-urethane polymer. In one embodiment, the one or more polycyclic groups is a tricyclic or higher group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Stenson, Benoit Prouvost, Jeffrey Niederst, Donald G. Wind, Richard H. Evans, Charles Skillman, Paul E. Share, James Robinson
  • Automatic screen and keypad brightness adjustment on a mobile handheld electronic device
    Patent number: 8363006
    Abstract: A method is set forth for automatically adjusting screen and keypad brightness on a mobile electronic device having a light sensor, display screen and keypad, for optimum legibility under varying lighting conditions, with minimal eye strain and distraction. The method includes obtaining light level samples from the light sensor, and independently adjusting backlight intensity of the display screen and keypad responsive to the light level samples. Preferably, correct screen and keypad adjustments are made responsive to pulling the handheld device out of its holster notwithstanding non-optimal ambient light detection while the device is being removed from the holster. According to another aspect, the described method allows for ambient light detection in a handheld device where the light sensor and a message notification indicator share a common light pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Conrad Aleksander Kreek, Jerry Mailloux, Ahmed Hashi, James Robinson, Ken Wu, Robert J. Lowles, Andrew Bocking, Dale Brubacher-Cressman, Bruce Winter
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING AN OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF A WORKING FLUID IN A VEHICLE POWERTRAIN
    Publication number: 20130024080
    Abstract: A system for managing a temperature of a working fluid in a vehicle powertrain can include a temperature sensor and a controller. The working fluid can be located in a transmission of the powertrain, and a temperature sensor can be in thermal contact with the working fluid and configured to output data indicative of a real-time temperature of the working fluid. The controller can be in electrical communication with the temperature sensor and at least one of a power source and the transmission. The controller can be configured to compare the data from the temperature sensor to a temperature threshold, select a terminal speed limit when the data indicates that the temperature is less than or substantially equal to the temperature threshold, and select a reduced speed limit when the data indicates that the temperature is greater than the temperature threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventor: JAMES ROBINSON
  • DUAL-FUNCTION LIGHT GUIDE FOR LCD BACKLIGHT
    Publication number: 20130009927
    Abstract: A light emitter/sensor includes a lamp, a light sensor, a light guide, and a light controller. The light guide has a pair of opposite ends and is optically-coupled to the lamp and the light sensor at one of the ends. The light guide is configured to convey light emitted from the lamp to the other end of the light guide, and from that other end to the light sensor. The light controller is coupled to the lamp and the light sensor and is configured to flash the lamp and to determine the intensity of light at that other end of the light guide, via the light guide and the light sensor, during an interval between the flashes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Robert J. Lowles, Marc A. Drader, James Robinson
  • Secure data transfer on a handheld communications device
    Patent number: 8345866
    Abstract: A handheld communications device comprises a display device, and a data processor that is in communication with the display device. The data processor is configured to generate an encryption key, and vary a visual output of the display device in accordance with a bit sequence of the encryption key. The varying visual output comprises a sequence of colors rendered on the display device and/or brightness levels output by the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Marc Drader, James Robinson, Michael Purdy
  • Seat
    Patent number: D686422
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Inventor: Dominic James Robinson