Patents by Inventor Jeremy Benjamin
Jeremy Benjamin 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: 20240167480Abstract: In one or more arrangements, a pumping system is presented having a plurality of pumps with inlets and outlets, wherein liquid enters the pumps through the inlets and exists the pumps through the outlets. In one or more arrangements, the pumping system has a plurality of engines configured to provide power to the plurality of pumps. In one or more arrangements, the pumping system has a plurality of tubes connected to the plurality of pumps such that liquid exiting the plurality of pumps flows through the plurality of tubes. In one or more arrangements, the plurality of tubes, and liquid flowing through the plurality of tubes, converge at an intersection. In one or more arrangements, the pumping system has a baffle positioned at the intersection to smooth the convergence of the liquid flowing through the plurality of tubes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2023Publication date: May 23, 2024Inventors: John Novotny, Jeremy Benjamin Puck
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Publication number: 20240140736Abstract: A method of processing objects is disclosed. The method includes grasping an object with an end-effector of a programmable motion device, determining an estimated pose of the object as it is being grasped by the end-effector, determining a pose adjustment for repositioning the object for placement at a destination location in a destination pose, determining a pose adjustment to be applied to the object, and placing the object at the destination location in a destination pose in accordance with the pose adjustment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Alex Benjamin SHER, Thomas Joseph Culliton, Jeremy Saslaw, Ashwin Deshpande, Christopher Geyer
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Publication number: 20230278056Abstract: In one or more arrangements, a self-propelled liquid delivery vehicle is presented which has a frame assembly, drive members (e.g. a pair of track assemblies), a power system, and a liquid delivery system. In one arrangement, the pair of track assemblies are configured to facilitate propulsion of the self-propelled liquid vehicle when on land. In one arrangement, the pair of track assemblies are configured to facilitate floating of the self-propelled liquid delivery vehicle when in a liquid. In one arrangement, the drive members (e.g. a pair of track assemblies) are configured to move between an extended position and a retracted position. In one arrangement, an extension assembly is configured to move the drive members between an extended position and a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Jeremy Benjamin Puck, Dillon Gerard Gross, Todd Michael Muell
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Patent number: 11407548Abstract: An automatic, high speed labeling machine is provided for applying individual labels to large and variable size produce items. The label strips used are much larger and heavier than known label strips used for small produce such as apples and pears. The increased weight causes label strip overrun when the labeler is paused and also causes slippage of the label strip. A label strip deflector is provided which causes the larger and heavier label strip to fold back on itself rather than to overrun and foul the application of labels. The drive rollers are modified to eliminate slippage of the heavier label strip.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Sinclair Systems International, LLCInventors: Justin Graham, Samuel Aaron Greer, Russell Alan Jensen, Kevin Guadagnini, Jeremy Benjamin Isch
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Patent number: 11346993Abstract: A method of forming a micro-lensed fiber optic plate. The method includes obtaining a fiber optic plate that has a plurality of fibers arranged in parallel. A first end of a fiber of the plurality of fibers can have a first numerical aperture. The fiber of the plurality of fibers includes a core material running along a length of the fiber that is circumscribed by a layer of cladding material. The method also includes creating a lensed surface at a second end of the fiber of the plurality of fibers. The second end is opposite the first end. The lensed surface of the fiber of the plurality of fibers can have a second numerical aperture that is different from the first numerical aperture.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2021Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Brett Bagwell, Jeremy Benjamin Wright, Jayson Briscoe, Erika C. Vreeland
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Publication number: 20200325465Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant microorganisms having two or more copies of a nucleic acid sequence encoding xylose isomerase, wherein the nucleic acid encoding the xylose isomerase is an exogenous nucleic acid. Optionally, the recombinant microorganisms include at least one nucleic acid sequence encoding a xylulose kinase and/or at least one nucleic acid sequence encoding a xylose transporter. The provided recombinant microorganisms are capable of growing on xylose as a carbon source.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Alexandra Merkx-Jacques, David Woodhall, Mark Scaife, Roberto E. Armenta, Denise Muise, Holly Rasmussen, Jeremy Benjamin
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Publication number: 20200299020Abstract: An automatic, high speed labeling machine is provided for applying individual labels to large and variable size produce items. The label strips used are much larger and heavier than known label strips used for small produce such as apples and pears. The increased weight causes label strip overrun when the labeler is paused and also causes slippage of the label strip. A label strip deflector is provided which causes the larger and heavier label strip to fold back on itself rather than to overrun and foul the application of labels. The drive rollers are modified to eliminate slippage of the heavier label strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Justin Graham, Samuel Aaron Greer, Russell Alan Jensen, Kevin Guadagnini, Jeremy Benjamin Isch
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Patent number: 10662418Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant microorganisms having two or more copies of a nucleic acid sequence encoding xylose isomerase, wherein the nucleic acid encoding the xylose isomerase is an exogenous nucleic acid. Optionally, the recombinant microorganisms include at least one nucleic acid sequence encoding a xylulose kinase and/or at least one nucleic acid sequence encoding a xylose transporter. The provided recombinant microorganisms are capable of growing on xylose as a carbon source.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Mara Renewables CorporationInventors: Alexandra Merkx-Jacques, David Woodhall, Mark Scaife, Roberto E. Armenta, Denise Muise, Holly Rasmussen, Jeremy Benjamin
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Publication number: 20180291363Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant microorganisms having two or more copies of a nucleic acid sequence encoding xylose isomerase, wherein the nucleic acid encoding the xylose isomerase is an exogenous nucleic acid. Optionally, the recombinant microorganisms include at least one nucleic acid sequence encoding a xylulose kinase and/or at least one nucleic acid sequence encoding a xylose transporter. The provided recombinant microorganisms are capable of growing on xylose as a carbon source.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Applicant: MARA Renewables CorporationInventors: Alexandra Merkx-Jacques, David Woodhall, Mark Scaife, Roberto E. Armenta, Denise Muise, Holly Rasmussen, Jeremy Benjamin
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Patent number: 9951326Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant microorganisms having two or more copies of a nucleic acid sequence encoding xylose isomerase, wherein the nucleic acid encoding the xylose isomerase is an exogenous nucleic acid. Optionally, the recombinant microorganisms include at least one nucleic acid sequence encoding a xylulose kinase and/or at least one nucleic acid sequence encoding a xylose transporter. The provided recombinant microorganisms are capable of growing on xylose as a carbon source.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2016Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Inventors: Alexandra Merkx-Jacques, David Woodhall, Mark Scaife, Roberto E. Armenta, Denise Muise, Holly Rasmussen, Jeremy Benjamin
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Publication number: 20170015988Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant microorganisms having two or more copies of a nucleic acid sequence encoding xylose isomerase, wherein the nucleic acid encoding the xylose isomerase is an exogenous nucleic acid. Optionally, the recombinant microorganisms include at least one nucleic acid sequence encoding a xylulose kinase and/or at least one nucleic acid sequence encoding a xylose transporter. The provided recombinant microorganisms are capable of growing on xylose as a carbon source.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: MARA Renewables CorporationInventors: Alexandra Merkx-Jacques, David Woodhall, Mark Scaife, Roberto E. Armenta, Denise Muise, Holly Rasmussen, Jeremy Benjamin
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Patent number: 9248456Abstract: A centrifugal separator includes a separation barrel with an upper end, a lower end, a central axis, and a cylindrical wall defining a separation chamber. A spin plate extends substantially across the separation chamber adjacent to the lower end thereof. A post including a central passage extends from the spin plate along the central axis of the separation barrel. The post includes at least one opening for fluid to flow from the central passage of the post to the separation chamber. An inlet in fluid communication with the separation chamber allows solids-laden fluid to flow into the separation chamber. An outlet in fluid communication with the separation chamber allows substantially-clean fluid to flow out of the separation chamber and out of the device.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Claude Laval CorporationInventors: Steven David Ford, Jeremy Benjamin Isch, Timothy Alan Raiskup
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Publication number: 20140221186Abstract: A centrifugal separator includes a separation barrel with an upper end, a lower end, a central axis, and a cylindrical wall defining a separation chamber. A spin plate extends substantially across the separation chamber adjacent to the lower end thereof. A post including a central passage extends from the spin plate along the central axis of the separation barrel. The post includes at least one opening for fluid to flow from the central passage of the post to the separation chamber. An inlet in fluid communication with the separation chamber allows solids-laden fluid to flow into the separation chamber. An outlet in fluid communication with the separation chamber allows substantially-clean fluid to flow out of the separation chamber and out of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Claude Laval CorporationInventors: Steven David Ford, Jeremy Benjamin Isch, Timothy Alan Raiskup