Patents by Inventor Jeffrey A. Brown

Jeffrey A. Brown 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).

  • Expression cassettes for endosperm-specific expression in plants
    Patent number: 8921657
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an expression cassette for regulating seed-specific expression of a polynucleotide of interest, said expression cassette comprising a transcription regulating nucleotide sequence, to a vector comprising said expression cassette, host cells and transgenic plants comprising the expression cassette, and methods of producing said transgenic plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: BASF Plant Science Company GmbH
    Inventors: Huihua Fu, Jeffrey A. Brown, Kirk Francis, Hee-Sook Song
  • TRACTION JACK
    Publication number: 20140359953
    Abstract: A vehicle traction jack that functions as a traction mat platform, ramp, and vehicle jack to assist a vehicle's tire when a tire is stuck in a rut, hole, or some sort of terrain or weather condition such as sand, gravel, dirt, mud, or snow is disclosed. The traction jack comprises a first plate and second plate, a hinge assembly, and a removable center jack mechanism. The first and second plates can extend to a partially-opened or fully-opened position forming a ramp and traction mat platform. The removable center jack mechanism attaches to first plate and second plate via pins. Easily stored in a vehicle at all times, a single user can use the traction jack to help move any type of vehicle's tire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Jeffrey Brown, JR., Carlos Amaro
  • Liquid dispensing for high-throughput experimentation
    Patent number: 8858066
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products and implementing techniques for mixing liquid components. Quantities of two or more liquid components are transferred from pressurized source reservoirs to one or more destination locations by means of a fluid outlet that includes a dispense valve, and the two or more liquid components are mixed in the destination locations to create a plurality of fluid mixtures. Two or more dispensing technologies can be combined to provide for increased efficiency in the dispensing of high volume liquid components. The amounts of liquid components being dispensed can be monitored during the dispensing to provide feedback control of the dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: FreeSlate, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Brown, Hyeok Hahn, Peter Calcavecchio, Jason Gao
  • Production spring striper
    Patent number: 8820229
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for applying markings, particularly to springs, that are clean (ink in self contained storage units), allows quick color changes and reduces wasted ink or paint. An application means that does not dry out during short down time periods, keeps up with production rates, and is cost effective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Dell Marking
    Inventors: Michael A. Grattan, Jeffrey Brown, Norton Delidow, Michael Krieg
  • EXPRESSION ENHANCING INTRON SEQUENCES
    Publication number: 20140237683
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the identification and use of introns with gene expression enhancing properties. The teaching of this invention enables the identification of introns causing intron-mediated enhancement (IME) of gene expression. The invention furthermore relates to recombinant expression construct and vectors comprising said IME-introns operably linked with a promoter sequence and a nucleic acid sequence. The present invention also relates to transgenic plants and plant cells transformed with these recombinant expression constructs or vectors, to cultures, parts or propagation material derived there from, and to the use of same for the preparation of foodstuffs, animal feeds, seed, pharmaceuticals or fine chemicals, to improve plant biomass, yield, or provide desirable phenotypes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Hee-Sook Song, Christian Dammann, Marc Morra, Jeffrey A. Brown, Liqun Xing, Hongmei Jia
  • Remotely activated reward dispenser
    Patent number: 8807089
    Abstract: A remotely activated reward dispenser. The remote dispenser delivers consumable rewards in response to a trigger signal from a remote triggering device. The reward dispenser uses a two stage delivery system to prevent unintentional release of the consumable reward. A vibration stage moves a portion of the consumable reward from a reservoir to a staging platform without crushing the consumable reward. The second stage transfers the consumable reward from the staging platform to an area accessible by the animal. A vibration damping system reduces the noise generated by the reward dispenser. An adjustable transition varies the feed rate for the consumable reward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Radio Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey Brown, Steven Schrick, Matthew Strong, John Rowlands
  • Method and apparatus for conditionally processing, storing, and displaying digital channel content in a television reception system
    Patent number: 8769586
    Abstract: Content used in creating an electronic program guide and/or channels for a television reception system is delivered to a local receiving device, such as a direct to home satellite receiver, as individual digital objects. Rules (i.e., conditional expressions) may be embedded in the digital objects to allow different actions in different situations. These rules can be used to determine whether an object should be stored, which objects should be included in an electronic program guide, and/or what content should be used to create a particular channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Arsenault, Tam T. Leminh, Craig A. Finseth, Jeffrey A. Brown, Philip E. Hsiao
  • Method and Apparatus for Focusing Miniature Ultrasound Transducers
    Publication number: 20140178574
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus of fabricating a transducer for use in ultrasound imaging. A substrate is provided. The substrate may be a silicon substrate having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A transducer membrane is formed over the first side of the substrate. The transducer membrane includes a piezoelectric component. A well is formed in the substrate from the second side. A backing material is dispensed onto a first sidewall of the well in a manner so as to create a capillary effect that causes the backing material to wick down the sidewall, across the back side of the substrate exposed by the well, and up a second sidewall of the well. The transducer membrane is deflected so that the transducer membrane has a concave shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Volcano Corporation
    Inventors: Dylan Van Hoven, Jeffrey Brown, Paul Douglas Corl, Michael Reiter
  • Expression enhancing intron sequences
    Patent number: 8759506
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the identification and use of introns with gene expression enhancing properties. The teaching of this invention enables the identification of introns causing intron-mediated enhancement (IME) of gene expression. The invention furthermore relates to recombinant expression construct and vectors comprising said IME-introns operably linked with a promoter sequence and a nucleic acid sequence. The present invention also relates to transgenic plants and plant cells transformed with these recombinant expression constructs or vectors, to cultures, parts or propagation material derived there from, and to the use of same for the preparation of foodstuffs, animal feeds, seed, pharmaceuticals or fine chemicals, to improve plant biomass, yield, or provide desirable phenotypes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Hee-Sook Song, Christian Dammann, Marc Morra, Jeffrey A. Brown, Liqun Xing, Hongmei Jia
  • One-Way Vented Screen Assembly for a Work Vehicle
    Publication number: 20140151139
    Abstract: A screen assembly for a work vehicle is disclosed. The screen assembly may generally include a screen defining a plurality of screen openings for receiving an airflow therethrough. In addition, the screen may define a flap opening. The screen assembly may also include a flap pivotally coupled to the screen at the flap opening. The flap may be configured to be moved to a closed position when the airflow through the screen is in a first direction and to an opened position when the airflow through the screen is in a second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: CNH America, LLC
    Inventors: Dominick Brian Rizzon, Jeffrey Brown Fay, II
  • Auto-transpose replication
    Patent number: 8700361
    Abstract: A system and method for auto-transpose replication is provided. Auto-transpose replication may be considered the ability to automatically create copies of a given prototype model. Auto-transpose replication may include receiving a first list of data values and determining a total number of levels of the first list. Auto-transpose may also include creating a rectangularized list, where the rectangularized list is a rectangularized copy of the first list based on the determined total number of levels of the first list. Further, auto-transpose may include creating a return list, detecting an item at the deepest level of the rectangularized list, calculating an index trail of the item, rotating the values in the index trail, and storing the item into the return list according to the rotated index trail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Bentley Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Brown
  • Techniques for data storage system management
    Patent number: 8700669
    Abstract: Described are techniques for obtaining information about a data storage system. Boot code is executed on the data storage system and determines whether a flag is set. If the flag is set, an agent is executed which communicates with a central location at predetermined time intervals. At a first predetermined time interval, a first message is sent to the central location polling for a pending work item. If there are any work items pending for the data storage system, first processing is performed which includes sending a second message to the data storage system indicating whether there are any pending work items for the data storage system and including at least one work item if there are any pending work items. The at least one work item describes second processing to obtain first information about a state of the data storage system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Keith John Glidewell, Michael Bassily, Jeffrey Brown, Brian Tetreault, Stephen Todd
  • Traction jack
    Patent number: 8684278
    Abstract: A vehicle traction jack that functions as a traction mat platform, ramp, and vehicle jack to assist a vehicle's tire when a tire is stuck in a rut, hole, or some sort of terrain or weather condition such as sand, gravel, dirt, mud, or snow is disclosed. The traction jack comprises a first plate and second plate, a hinge assembly, and a jack. The first and second plates can extend to a partially-opened or fully-opened position, forming a ramp and traction mat platform. The extended traction jack can be placed in front of or behind a vehicle's tire to provide addition traction. A jack extends from at least one plate of the vehicle traction jack to raise a vehicle for repairs to the vehicle's tire. Easily stored in a vehicle at all times, a single user can use the traction jack to help move any type of vehicle's tire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Traction Jack, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Brown, Jr., Carlos Amaro
  • Housebreaking Reward System
    Publication number: 20140033989
    Abstract: A housebreaking reward system. The housebreaking reward system includes a moisture sensitive pad, a moisture detector, a reward dispenser, and an optional handheld transmitter. The moisture sensitive pad is constructed to contain and hold fluids (e.g., urine) deposited by an animal and is laid down at location where it is acceptable for an animal to eliminate. The moisture detector is selectively connectable to sensing elements on the moisture sensitive pad to detect when fluid is deposited. If fluid is detected, the moisture sensitive detector signals the reward dispenser to reward the animal for appropriate elimination. At least a portion the moisture sensitive pad is disposable to facilitate easy cleanup of the appropriate elimination area. After one or more fluid deposits, the moisture detector is disconnected from the sensing elements, and the used moisture sensitive pad is discarded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Radio Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Patti A. Ault, Myra Loveday, Ricky Dukes, Steven Schrick, Jeffrey Brown, Matthew Strong
  • Remotely Activated Reward Dispenser
    Publication number: 20140033990
    Abstract: A remotely activated reward dispenser. The remote dispenser delivers consumable rewards in response to a trigger signal from a remote triggering device. The reward dispenser uses a two stage delivery system to prevent unintentional release of the consumable reward. A vibration stage moves a portion of the consumable reward from a reservoir to a staging platform without crushing the consumable reward. The second stage transfers the consumable reward from the staging platform to an area accessible by the animal. A vibration damping system reduces the noise generated by the reward dispenser. An adjustable transition varies the feed rate for the consumable reward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Radio Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey Brown, Steven Schrick, Matthew Strong, John Rowlands
  • PRODUCTION SPRING STRIPER
    Publication number: 20140026770
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for applying markings, particularly to springs, that are clean (ink in self contained storage units), allows quick color changes and reduces wasted ink or paint. An application means that does not dry out during short down time periods, keeps up with production rates, and is cost effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: DELL MARKING
    Inventors: Michael A. Grattan, Jeffrey Brown, Norton Delidow
  • DETERMINING DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION PROBABILISTICALLY THROUGH CLASSIFICATION RULE ANALYSIS
    Publication number: 20130339288
    Abstract: A classification application identifies patterns and evidences within representative documents. The application constructs a classification rule according to an entity and an affinity determined from the patterns and evidences. The application processes the representative documents with the classification rule to evaluate whether the rules meet acceptance requirements. Subsequent to a successful evaluation, the application identifies confidence levels for patterns and evidences within other documents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Lamanna, Mauktik Gandhi, Andrey Shur, Abhijat Kanade, Jeffrey Brown, Robledo Pontes-Filho
  • Modified Protein Body Tags and Production Methods Thereof
    Publication number: 20130326727
    Abstract: The present invention belongs to genetic engineering technical field and discloses modified protein body tags, a system for evaluating the efficacy of the modified polypeptides, and methods for targeting proteins to protein bodies or for forming protein bodies. The present invention also discloses modified protein body tags with reduced allergenicity and methods for making and using the modified protein body tags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Lahoucine Achnine, Jill Stevenson-Paulik, Suzy M. Cocciolone, Durba Ghoshal, Jeffrey A. Brown, Libby Bernal
  • Disarmed strains, ri-plasmids, and methods of transformation based thereon
    Patent number: RE44750
    Abstract: The present invention relates “disarmed” strain variants of Agrobacterium strain K599 (NCPPB 2659), “disarmed” plasmid variants of the Ri-plasmid pRi2659, and derivatives thereof, and methods employing these strains and plasmids in plant transformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Luke Mankin, Dwight-Steven Hill, Paula Olhoft, Effie Toren, Jeffrey A. Brown, Liqun Xing, Huihua Fu, Lesley Ireland, Hongmei Jia, Hee-Sook Song, Allan R. Wenck, Larry Nea
  • Bowl comprised of a top bowl, middle insert, and bottom
    Patent number: D716003
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffrey Brown