Patents by Inventor Jay A. Foster
Jay A. Foster 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: 20240139918Abstract: A fastener strip magazine may include a plate and a post attached to and perpendicular to the plate, wherein the post is configured to rotatably support a spool configured to support a fastener strip. The spool may include a strap configured to wind about the spool and a clip attached to the strap and configured to attach to a first end of the fastener strip. The magazine may further include a guide bar attached to the plate and configured to direct a second end of the fastener strip to a feeder as the fastener strip uncoils.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Kristopher Ryan Okelberry, Jacob Hansen, Anthony Wayne Foster, Cole Jay Logemann
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Patent number: 11334235Abstract: A system and method for compiling and converting Aeronautical Radio Incorporated (ARINC) 424 or Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File (DAFIF) files into a binary database. The system and method include a controller module for displaying a comparison interface using a data structure comprising a plurality of nodes and a data architecture for supporting integration of multiple disparate navigation databases.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: GE Aviation Systems LLCInventors: Jeffrey M. Plantinga, Andrew Jay Foster, Benjamin Ivan Coutts
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Publication number: 20210271382Abstract: A system and method for compiling and converting Aeronautical Radio Incorporated (ARINC) 424 or Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File (DAFIF) files into a binary database. The system and method include a controller module for displaying a comparison interface using a data structure comprising a plurality of nodes and a data architecture for supporting integration of multiple disparate navigation databases.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Jeffrey M. Plantinga, Andrew Jay Foster, Benjamin Ivan Coutts
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Publication number: 20210272465Abstract: A system and method for compiling and converting Aeronautical Radio Incorporated (ARINC) 424 or Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File (DAFIF) files into a binary database. The system and method include a controller module for receiving, extracting, converting, performing a set of quality checks, and directing the output or communication of the binary database to a remote server. The remote server can include a controller module that can verify validity of the communicated binary database and create aircraft loadable media for a flight management system navigational database.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Jeffrey M. Plantinga, Andrew Jay Foster, Ralph Demmon Boozer, Benjamin Ivan Coutts
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Publication number: 20210108278Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying, selecting and/or producing a maize plant or plant part having increased fertility. A maize plant or plant part that has been identified, selected and/or produced by any of the methods of the present invention is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Applicant: Syngenta Participations AGInventors: Steven William RITCHIE, Satya P. Chintamanani, Molly Dunn, Elhan Sultan Ersoz, David Jay Foster, Nicolas Federico Martin, David Stewart Skibbe, Dominic Michael Tucker
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Patent number: 10900095Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying, selecting and/or producing a maize plant or plant part having increased fertility. A maize plant or plant part that has been identified, selected and/or produced by any of the methods of the present invention is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Syngenta Participations AGInventors: Steven William Ritchie, Satya P. Chintamanani, Molly Dunn, Elhan Sultan Ersoz, David Jay Foster, Nicolas Federico Martin, David Stewart Skibbe, Dominic Michael Tucker
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Patent number: 10398254Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming both carafe quantities and smaller (e.g., cup) quantities of a beverage using a cartridge-based beverage machine. A beverage forming machine accommodates cartridges having different sizes and/or shapes, including different rim sizes/shapes. The outlet used for receiving a beverage from a standard cartridge differs from the outlet used for receiving the beverage from a carafe cartridge inserted in a same cartridge holder. Beverage may exit the cartridge in an upward direction in some embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Keurig Green Mountian, Inc.Inventors: Ian Tinkler, James E. Shepard, Geoffrey Y. Smith, Peter Thomas Launie, Jr., Jonathan Alexander Brodie, Stuart Jay Foster, Stoyan Plamenov Hristov, Jianming Huang
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Publication number: 20190185947Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying, selecting and/or producing a maize plant or plant part having increased fertility. A maize plant or plant part that has been identified, selected and/or produced by any of the methods of the present invention is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: Syngenta Participations AGInventors: Steven William RITCHIE, Satya P. Chintamanani, Molly Dunn, Elhan Sultan Ersoz, David Jay Foster, Nicolas Federico Martin, David Stewart Skibbe, Dominic Michael Tucker
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Patent number: 10214784Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying, selecting and/or producing a maize plant or plant part having increased fertility. A maize plant or plant part that has been identified, selected and/or produced by any of the methods of the present invention is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Syngenta Participations AGInventors: Steven William Ritchie, Satya P. Chintamanani, Molly Dunn, Elhan Sultan Ersöz, David Jay Foster, Nicolas Federico Martin, David Stewart Skibbe, Dominic Michael Tucker
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Patent number: 10136754Abstract: A method and apparatus for opening and closing a cartridge holder of a beverage forming machine. The cartridge holder may have an opening arranged to receive and hold a cartridge with the cartridge holder. The opening may be adjustable in size and/or shape to allow the cartridge holder to receive and engage with cartridges of different size and/or shape. The cartridge holder may include one or more movable portions that are adjustable in position to effectively adjust a size and/or shape of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2014Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey Y. Smith, Peter Thomas Launie, Jr., Jonathan Alexander Brodie, Stuart Jay Foster, Stoyan Plamenov Hristov, Jordan Dean Jack Greiner, Peter Nicholas Woskov, Yoav Rabino, James E. Shepard, Ian Tinkler, William T. Jacobs, Patrick J. Lazatin, William Philip McHugh, Kevin Thomas Brandimarte, Mario Liuzza, Timothy Maclean
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Publication number: 20180140129Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling operation of a beverage forming machine arranged for use with cartridges of different types, or receiving an upwardly flowing beverage from a cartridge. A beverage outlet may be movable to receive beverage from a cartridge of a first type, and to not receive beverage from a cartridge of a second type. Different cartridge characteristics may be detected by multiple detectors, e.g., for detecting a presence/absence of a cartridge, a cartridge type and/or an authorization feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.Inventors: GEOFFREY Y. SMITH, Jonathan Alexander Brodie, Stuart Jay Foster, James E. Shepard, Yoav Rabino, Ian Tinkler
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Patent number: 9918586Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling operation of a beverage forming machine arranged for use with cartridges of different types, or receiving an upwardly flowing beverage from a cartridge. A beverage outlet may be movable to receive beverage from a cartridge of a first type, and to not receive beverage from a cartridge of a second type. Different cartridge characteristics may be detected by multiple detectors, e.g., for detecting a presence/absence of a cartridge, a cartridge type and/or an authorization feature.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey Y. Smith, Jonathan Alexander Brodie, Stuart Jay Foster, James E. Shepard, Yoav Rabino, Ian Tinkler
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Publication number: 20170166983Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying, selecting and/or producing a maize plant or plant part having increased fertility. A maize plant or plant part that has been identified, selected and/or produced by any of the methods of the present invention is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Steven William Ritchie, Satya P. Chintamanani, Molly Dunn, Elhan Sultan Ersöz, David Jay Foster, Nicholas Federico Martin, David Stewart Skibbe, Dominic Michael Tucker
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Publication number: 20170132876Abstract: The gaming system disclosed herein provides a player one or more chances or opportunities to win the same progressive award. In these embodiments, the gaming system provides the player one or more opportunities to win a progressive award in association with a first game sequence. If the player does not win the progressive award in association with the first game sequence, the gaming system determines whether to provide the player any additional chances or opportunities to win the same progressive award in a second game sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Craig M. Schaefer, Christopher B. Drake, Brian A. Johnson, Victoria A. Fuller, Cameron A. Filipour, William Jay Foster, Dirk Geere, Misty Ann Johnson, Joseph Louis Masinter, II, Vincent Paul Smith
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Publication number: 20170027374Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling operation of a beverage forming machine arranged for use with cartridges of different types, or receiving an upwardly flowing beverage from a cartridge. A beverage outlet may be movable to receive beverage from a cartridge of a first type, and to not receive beverage from a cartridge of a second type. Different cartridge characteristics may be detected by multiple detectors, e.g., for detecting a presence/absence of a cartridge, a cartridge type and/or an authorization feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey Y. Smith, Jonathan Alexander Brodie, Stuart Jay Foster, James E. Shepard, Yoav Rabino, Ian Tinkler
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Patent number: 9558629Abstract: The gaming system disclosed herein provides a player one or more chances or opportunities to win the same progressive award. In these embodiments, the gaming system provides the player one or more opportunities to win a progressive award in association with a first game sequence. If the player does not win the progressive award in association with the first game sequence, the gaming system determines whether to provide the player any additional chances or opportunities to win the same progressive award in a second game sequence.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: IGTInventors: Craig M. Schaefer, Christopher B. Drake, Brian A. Johnson, Victoria A. Fuller, Cameron A. Filipour, William Jay Foster, Dirk Geere, Misty Ann Johnson, Joseph Louis Masinter, II, Vincent Paul Smith
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Patent number: 9474406Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling operation of a beverage forming machine arranged for use with cartridges of different types, or receiving an upwardly flowing beverage from a cartridge. A beverage outlet may be movable to receive beverage from a cartridge of a first type, and to not receive beverage from a cartridge of a second type. Different cartridge characteristics may be detected by multiple detectors, e.g., for detecting a presence/absence of a cartridge, a cartridge type and/or an authorization feature.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey Y. Smith, Jonathan Alexander Brodie, Stuart Jay Foster, James E. Shepard, Yoav Rabino, Ian Tinkler
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Publication number: 20160174756Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming both carafe quantities and smaller (e.g., cup) quantities of a beverage using a cartridge-based beverage machine. A beverage forming machine accommodates cartridges having different sizes and/or shapes, including different rim sizes/shapes. The outlet used for receiving a beverage from a standard cartridge differs from the outlet used for receiving the beverage from a carafe cartridge inserted in a same cartridge holder. Beverage may exit the cartridge in an upward direction in some embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.Inventors: Ian Tinkler, James E. Shepard, Geoffrey Y. Smith, Peter Thomas Launie, JR., Jonathan Alexander Brodie, Stuart Jay Foster, Stoyan Plamenov Hristov, Jianming Huang
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Patent number: 9295357Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming both carafe quantities and smaller (e.g., cup) quantities of a beverage using a cartridge-based beverage machine. A beverage forming machine accommodates cartridges having different sizes and/or shapes, including different rim sizes/shapes. The outlet used for receiving a beverage from a standard cartridge differs from the outlet used for receiving the beverage from a carafe cartridge inserted in a same cartridge holder. Beverage may exit the cartridge in an upward direction in some embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.Inventors: Ian Tinkler, James E. Shepard, Geoffrey Y. Smith, Peter Thomas Launie, Jr., Jonathan Alexander Brodie, Stuart Jay Foster, Stoyan Plamenov Hristov, Jianming Huang
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Publication number: 20150201789Abstract: A method and apparatus for opening and closing a cartridge holder of a beverage forming machine. The cartridge holder may have an opening arranged to receive and hold a cartridge with the cartridge holder. The opening may be adjustable in size and/or shape to allow the cartridge holder to receive and engage with cartridges of different size and/or shape. The cartridge holder may include one or more movable portions that are adjustable in position to effectively adjust a size and/or shape of the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey Y. Smith, Peter Thomas Launie, JR., Jonathan Alexander Brodie, Stuart Jay Foster, Stoyan Plamenov Hristov, Jordan Dean Jack Greiner, Peter Nicholas Woskov, Yoav Rabino, James E. Shepard, Ian Tinkler, William T. Jacobs, Patrick J. Lazatin, William Philip McHugh, Kevin Thomas Brandimarte, Mario Liuzza, Timothy Maclean