Patents by Inventor Jeffrey A. Jones

Jeffrey A. Jones 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).

  • Shelf channel product marking system and method
    Patent number: 9202393
    Abstract: A product display marking system for use with product shelves that have plural shelf channels, which receive product markers, and wherein each shelf channel has a channel length. The system includes a bulk product marker that is configured as a continuous strip of material that has a width selected to fit the plural shelf channels, and that has plural tear lines oriented transverse to the continuous length, and which are spaced apart by a strip length that is an integer divisor of the plural channel lengths. One or more strip lengths of the bulk product marker, which are selected to equal a selected one of the plural channel lengths, are selected and torn along one of the plural tear lines, for insertion into the selected one of the plural shelf channels, thereby marking the product disposed thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Jones
  • SHELF CHANNEL PRODUCT MARKING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20150325155
    Abstract: A product display marking system for use with product shelves that have plural shelf channels, which receive product markers, and wherein each shelf channel has a channel length. The system includes a bulk product marker that is configured as a continuous strip of material that has a width selected to fit the plural shelf channels, and that has plural tear lines oriented transverse to the continuous length, and which are spaced apart by a strip length that is an integer divisor of the plural channel lengths. One or more strip lengths of the bulk product marker, which are selected to equal a selected one of the plural channel lengths, are selected and torn along one of the plural tear lines, for insertion into the selected one of the plural shelf channels, thereby marking the product disposed thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Jones
  • Method and apparatus for making vacuum insulated glass (VIG) window unit including cleaning cavity thereof
    Patent number: 9169155
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning a cavity of a vacuum insulated glass window assembly is provided in which a cleaning gas mixture of or including ozone is introduced into the cavity of the vacuum insulated glass assembly and allowed to react with residual materials, such as, for example, hydrocarbons and/or polymers. Reacted hydrocarbons and/or polymers are then removed from the vacuum cavity along with any residual cleaning gas mixture. The cleaning method is preferably performed at substantially ambient temperatures or at least temperatures below about 250° C. The ozone cleaning cycle may be repeated multiple times and followed by additional purges with other gases, such as for example nitrogen. Additional energy may be provided by heating, RF plasma; corona discharge, UV lamp, and/or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Dennis, Andrew W. Pantke, Jeffrey A. Jones
  • PLASMA ANALYTES PREDICT DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSM
    Publication number: 20150203916
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and materials for assessing thoracic aortic aneurysm using a combination of protein and microRNA biomarkers. The presence or levels of the biomarkers can be measured in a body fluid, such as plasma and serum, or in cardiac tissue, to predict the presence and severity of TAA in a subject. This can be used to diagnose and monitor TAA, providing early detection of a lethal and silent disease, as well as reduce the frequency of radiological procedures, which are costly and potentially dangerous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: John S. Ikonomidis, Jeffrey A. Jones, Mukherjee Rupak, Robert E. Stroud, Michael R. Zile
  • Method for detecting anomalies in multivariate time series data
    Patent number: 9075713
    Abstract: A method detects anomalies in time series data, wherein the time series data is multivariate, by partitioning time series training data into partitions. A representation for each partition in each time window is determined to form a model of the time series training data, wherein the model includes representations of distributions of the time series training data. The representations obtained from partitions of time series test data are compared to the model to obtain anomaly scores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Jeffrey Jones, Daniel Nikolaev Nikovski
  • IDLE REDUCTION ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND RESTART SYSTEM FOR A MACHINE
    Publication number: 20150159613
    Abstract: An idle reduction engine shutdown and restart system for a machine is disclosed. The machine can include an engine operably connected to a drivetrain including ground engaging propulsion members. The drivetrain can be configured to transmit mechanical energy between the engine and the ground engaging propulsion members. The idle reduction engine shutdown and restart system for the machine can include a starter operatively associated with the engine and configured to effectuate ignition of the engine. The idle reduction engine shutdown and restart system for the machine can further include an idle reduction engine shutdown and restart controller electronically and controllably connected to the engine and configured to shut down the engine in an engine shutdown mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua D. Jensen, David E. Ault, Drew A. Fehr, Emily A. Morris, Jeremy T. Peterson, Kory K. Leesman, Richard D. Johnston, Layne E. Hook, Jeffrey A. Jones, II, Justin L. Steinlage
  • METHOD FOR EVALUATION OF PRESENCE OF OR RISK OF COLON TUMORS
    Publication number: 20150111230
    Abstract: The disclosed methods are used to predict or assess colon tumor status in a patient. They can be used to determine nature of tumor, recurrence, or patient response to treatments. Some embodiments of the methods include generating a report for clinical management. The methodology provided herein is intended to detect technical variations and to allow for data normalization and enhance signal detection and build predictive proteins profiles of disease status and response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: John Blume, Ryan Benz, Lisa Croner, Roslyn Dillon, Arlo Z. Randall, Jeffrey Jones, Heather Skor, Tom Stockfisch, Bruce Wilcox, Daniel Ruderman
  • METHOD FOR EVALUATION OF PRESENCE OF OR RISK OF COLON TUMORS
    Publication number: 20150111221
    Abstract: The disclosed methods are used to predict or assess colon tumor status in a patient. They can be used to determine nature of tumor, recurrence, or patient response to treatments. Some embodiments of the methods include generating a report for clinical management. The methodology provided herein is intended to detect technical variations and to allow for data normalization and enhance signal detection and build predictive proteins profiles of disease status and response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: John Blume, Ryan Benz, Lisa Croner, Roslyn Dillon, Arlo Z. Randall, Jeffrey Jones, Heather Skor, Tom Stockfisch, Bruce Wilcox, Daniel Ruderman
  • METHOD FOR EVALUATION OF PRESENCE OF OR RISK OF COLON TUMORS
    Publication number: 20150111220
    Abstract: The disclosed methods are used to predict or assess colon tumor status in a patient. They can be used to determine nature of tumor, recurrence, or patient response to treatments. Some embodiments of the methods include generating a report for clinical management. The methodology provided herein is intended to detect technical variations and to allow for data normalization and enhance signal detection and build predictive proteins profiles of disease status and response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: John Blume, Ryan Benz, Lisa Croner, Roslyn Dillon, Arlo Z. Randall, Jeffrey Jones, Heather Skor, Tom Stockfisch, Bruce Wilcox, Daniel Ruderman
  • METHOD FOR EVALUATION OF PRESENCE OF OR RISK OF COLON TUMORS
    Publication number: 20150111223
    Abstract: The disclosed methods are used to predict or assess colon tumor status in a patient. They can be used to determine nature of tumor, recurrence, or patient response to treatments. Some embodiments of the methods include generating a report for clinical management. The methodology provided herein is intended to detect technical variations and to allow for data normalization and enhance signal detection and build predictive proteins profiles of disease status and response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: John Blume, Ryan Benz, Lisa Croner, Roslyn Dillon, Arlo Z. Randall, Jeffrey Jones, Heather Skor, Tom Stockfisch, Bruce Wilcox, Daniel Ruderman
  • Roof-mounted water heater
    Patent number: 8985095
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to water heaters adapted to be mounted on or proximate the roof of a structure such as a building (e.g., residential home, commercial building, etc.). The liquid to be heated can be water, or other liquid, in different example embodiments. In certain example embodiments, at least one vacuum insulated glass (VIG) unit is provided as part of the water heater structure in order to help preserve heat that has been absorbed and/or generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew M. Fleszar, Martin D. Bracamonte, Jeffrey Jones
  • MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR REDUCTION OF PROTEIN TAU AND TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES
    Publication number: 20150072029
    Abstract: The subject invention provides a myricanol compound that is in predominant form of (+)-?R,11S-myricanol as compared to (?)-?S,11R-myricanol. In one embodiment, the (+)-?R,11S-myricanol is isolated from Myrica cerifera, and is in about 86% enantiomeric excess of (?)-?S,11R-myricanol. The subject invention also pertains to therapeutic compositions and methods for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, in particular, neurodegenerative diseases associated with abnormal accumulation of protein tau. Specifically exemplified herein is the therapeutic use of myricanol and myricanone isolated from root barks of Myrica species. Also provided are methods for preparing extracts of the subject invention from Myrica species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Chad DICKEY, Matthew LEBAR, Bill J. BAKER, Jeffrey JONES
  • Materials and methods for reduction of protein tau and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
    Patent number: 8940945
    Abstract: The subject invention provides a myricanol compound that is in predominant form of (+)-?R,11S-myricanol as compared to (?)-?S,11R-myricanol. In one embodiment, the (+)-?R,11S-myricanol is isolated from Myrica cerifera, and is in about 86% enantiomeric excess of (?)-?S,11R-myricanol. The subject invention also pertains to therapeutic compositions and methods for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, in particular, neurodegenerative diseases associated with abnormal accumulation of protein tau. Specifically exemplified herein is the therapeutic use of myricanol and myricanone isolated from root barks of Myrica species. Also provided are methods for preparing extracts of the subject invention from Myrica species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Chad Dickey, Matthew Lebar, Bill J. Baker, Jeffrey Jones
  • Hydromechanical Power Management of Fixed Displacement Boost Pumps
    Publication number: 20140325971
    Abstract: A hydraulic apparatus and a method of controlling the hydraulic apparatus are disclosed. The hydraulic apparatus includes a first pump having a first fixed displacement, a second pump having a second fixed displacement, and a diverter. The diverter includes a first diverter inlet port fluidly coupled to a discharge of the second pump, a first diverter outlet port fluidly coupled to a discharge of the first pump, and a second diverter outlet port fluidly coupled to a low pressure system, the low pressure system having a fluid pressure lower than a fluid pressure of the discharge of the first pump. The diverter is operable to selectively vary fluid communication between the first diverter inlet port and either the first diverter outlet port or the second diverter outlet port based on a reference pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Hand, Ryan Harken, Robert Jackson, David Guetschow, Jeffrey Jones
  • METHOD FOR EVALUATION OF PRESENCE OF OR RISK OF COLON TUMORS
    Publication number: 20140234854
    Abstract: The disclosed methods are used to predict or assess colon tumor status in a patient. They can be used to determine nature of tumor, recurrence, or patient response to treatments. Some embodiments of the methods include generating a report for clinical management. The methodology provided herein is intended to detect technical variations and to allow for data normalization and enhance signal detection and build predictive proteins profiles of disease status and response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Applied Proteomics, Inc.
    Inventors: John Blume, Ryan Benz, Lisa Croner, Roslyn Dillon, Arlo Z. Randall, Jeffrey Jones, Heather Skor, Tom Stockfisch, Bruce Wilcox, Daniel Ruderman
  • Spacer system for installing vacuum insulated glass (VIG) window unit in window frame designed to accommodate thicker IG window unit
    Patent number: 8683775
    Abstract: A vacuum insulated glass (VIG) window unit installation configuration and method for installing a VIG window unit in a window frame that was designed to accommodate at least a thicker IG (insulating glass/integrated glass) window unit(s). The VIG window unit may be supported on a first side by a first stop portion of the frame and on a second side by a second stop portion of the frame. A spacer structure is provided along at least one side of the VIG window unit between the VIG window unit and at least one of the first and second stop portions, the spacer structure including at least one hollow area surrounded by a solid portion when viewed cross sectionally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Jones
  • SPACER SYSTEM FOR INSTALLING VACUUM INSULATED GLASS (VIG) WINDOW UNIT IN WINDOW FRAME DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE THICKER IG WINDOW UNIT
    Publication number: 20140069034
    Abstract: A vacuum insulated glass (VIG) window unit installation configuration and method for installing a VIG window unit in a window frame that was designed to accommodate at least a thicker IG (insulating glass/integrated glass) window unit(s). The VIG window unit may be supported on a first side by a first stop portion of the frame and on a second side by a second stop portion of the frame. A spacer structure is provided along at least one side of the VIG window unit between the VIG window unit and at least one of the first and second stop portions, the spacer structure including at least one hollow area surrounded by a solid portion when viewed cross sectionally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Jones
  • SPACER SYSTEM FOR INSTALLING VACUUM INSULATED GLASS (VIG) WINDOW UNIT IN WINDOW FRAME DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE THICKER IG WINDOW UNIT
    Publication number: 20140072735
    Abstract: A vacuum insulated glass (VIG) window unit installation configuration and method for installing a VIG window unit in a window frame that was designed to accommodate at least a thicker IG (insulating glass/integrated glass) window unit(s). The VIG window unit may be supported on a first side by a first stop portion of the frame and on a second side by a second stop portion of the frame. A spacer structure is provided along at least one side of the VIG window unit between the VIG window unit and at least one of the first and second stop portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.,
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. JONES
  • Method and Composition for Ameliorating the Effects tor a Subject Exposed to Radiation or Other Sources of Oxidative Stress
    Publication number: 20140023701
    Abstract: Radiation-oxidative exposure treatment compositions comprise a mixture of micronutrient multivitamin and trace elements, a mixture of antioxidants and chemopreventative agents, and optionally a mixture of fatty acids. Micronutrient multivitamin and trace elements mixtures include vitamins A, Bp, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12, C, D, E and K; inositol; calcium, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium, molybdenum, potassium, boron and vanadium. Mixtures of non-essential antioxidants and chemopreventative agents include bioflavins, alpha lipoic acid, N-acetyl-L-cysteine (optionally) lutein, lycopene, astaxanthin, plant sterols, isoflavones, garlic extract, which provides allicin; green tea extract, cruciferous vegetable extract, fruit extracts, coenzyme Q-10, and resveratrol. Fatty acid mixtures include eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicants: NUGEVITY LLC, SUPPLEMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LLC
    Inventors: Carlos A. Montesinos, Jeffrey A. Jones
  • Display fixture
    Patent number: D699489
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason W. Johnson, Erin L. Zobel, Peter H. Rozes, Jeffrey A. Jones