Patents by Inventor John MacKay

John MacKay 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).

  • Publication number: 20230311091
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the treatment of plants, including decarboxylation, photooxidation, oxidation and/or combinations thereof, of cannabis and hemp plants and oils for biosynthesizing THCA, CBDA, and CBCA from CBGA are disclosed. A cannabinoid compound solution is fed into a cavitation zone of a controlled cavitation apparatus where the cannabinoid compound solution is subjected to cavitation and interaction with UV light for conversion of the cannabinoid compound solution to form a synthesized cannabinoid THC, CBD, CBC, CBG, CBNA, CBEA, CBLA product, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Douglas G. Mancosky, John MacKay
  • Publication number: 20230246872
    Abstract: A smart home device (e.g., a voice assistant device) includes an audio control system that determines a set of one or more audio devices to include nearby devices that are capable of providing audio streams that are audibly detected by a microphone of the smart home device. The audio control system initiates a voice-interaction mode for operating the smart home device to receive voice commands from a user and provide audio output in response to the voice commands. The audio control system transmits an audio control signal to nearby devices that configures each nearby device to implement one or more of: reducing a volume level associated with the audio streams generated by the nearby devices while the smart home device is operating in the voice-interaction mode; and transmitting, to the smart home device, audio stream data associated with a current audio stream generated for audible output by the nearby device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Kenneth John Mackay, Nikita Gupta, Tomer Shekel
  • Patent number: 11660581
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the treatment of plants, including decarboxylation, photo-oxidation, oxidation and/or combinations thereof, of cannabis and hemp plants and oils for biosynthesizing THCA, CBDA, and CBCA from CBGA are disclosed. A cannabinoid compound solution is fed into a cavitation zone of a controlled cavitation apparatus where the cannabinoid compound solution is subjected to cavitation and interaction with UV light for conversion of the cannabinoid compound solution to form a synthesized cannabinoid THC, CBD, CBC, CBG, CBNA, CBEA, CBLA product, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Hydro Dynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Mancosky, John MacKay
  • Patent number: 11411763
    Abstract: A smart home device (e.g., a voice assistant device) includes an audio control system that determines a set of one or more audio devices to include nearby devices that are capable of providing audio streams that are audibly detected by a microphone of the smart home device. The audio control system initiates a voice-interaction mode for operating the smart home device to receive voice commands from a user and provide audio output in response to the voice commands. The audio control system transmits an audio control signal to nearby devices that configures each nearby device to implement one or more of: reducing a volume level associated with the audio streams generated by the nearby devices while the smart home device is operating in the voice-interaction mode; and transmitting, to the smart home device, audio stream data associated with a current audio stream generated for audible output by the nearby device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth John Mackay, Nikita Gupta, Tomer Shekel
  • Patent number: 11299470
    Abstract: Chromatography systems and methods for using carbon dioxide to separate one or more cannabis-derived compounds from other components of a mixture are generally described. Some of the methods described herein comprise transporting a mixture comprising a first cannabis-derived compound and one or more other components through a chromatography column containing a stationary phase comprising a packing material. In some embodiments, the mixture is transported through the column within a mobile phase that comprises carbon dioxide (e.g., supercritical CO2, liquid CO2). The mobile phase may be substantially free of a co-solvent that is in liquid phase at standard room temperature and pressure. In some embodiments, the mobile phase is free of any co-solvent and comprises 100 vol % carbon dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Clark K. Colton, John M. Moses, Veronica M. Wilson, William H. Dalzell, Mariya Layurova, Tony J. Elian, Truong H. Cai, John MacKay
  • Publication number: 20210339218
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the treatment of plants, including decarboxylation, photo-oxidation, oxidation and/or combinations thereof, of cannabis and hemp plants and oils for biosynthesizing THCA, CBDA, and CBCA from CBGA are disclosed. A cannabinoid compound solution is fed into a cavitation zone of a controlled cavitation apparatus where the cannabinoid compound solution is subjected to cavitation and interaction with UV light for conversion of the cannabinoid compound solution to form a synthesized cannabinoid THC, CBD, CBC, CBG, CBNA, CBEA, CBLA product, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Douglas Mancosky, John MacKay
  • Publication number: 20210167985
    Abstract: A smart home device (e.g., a voice assistant device) includes an audio control system that determines a set of one or more audio devices to include nearby devices that are capable of providing audio streams that are audibly detected by a microphone of the smart home device. The audio control system initiates a voice-interaction mode for operating the smart home device to receive voice commands from a user and provide audio output in response to the voice commands. The audio control system transmits an audio control signal to nearby devices that configures each nearby device to implement one or more of: reducing a volume level associated with the audio streams generated by the nearby devices while the smart home device is operating in the voice-interaction mode; and transmitting, to the smart home device, audio stream data associated with a current audio stream generated for audible output by the nearby device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Kenneth John Mackay, Nikita Gupta, Tomer Shekel
  • Publication number: 20210106454
    Abstract: Kinesiology tape may include a first layer of fabric with an adhesive on a first side of the first layer of fabric. The kinesiology tape may also include a second layer of fabric that may be coupled to the first layer of fabric. The first layer of fabric and the second layer of fabric may form a receiving portion. A support may be disposed in the receiving portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory C. Hahn, Ryan Dewey, John Mackay
  • Patent number: 10958467
    Abstract: A smart home device (e.g., a voice assistant device) includes an audio control system that determines a set of one or more audio devices to include nearby devices that are capable of providing audio streams that are audibly detected by a microphone of the smart home device. The audio control system initiates a voice-interaction mode for operating the smart home device to receive voice commands from a user and provide audio output in response to the voice commands. The audio control system transmits an audio control signal to nearby devices that configures each nearby device to implement one or more of: reducing a volume level associated with the audio streams generated by the nearby devices while the smart home device is operating in the voice-interaction mode; and transmitting, to the smart home device, audio stream data associated with a current audio stream generated for audible output by the nearby device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth John Mackay, Nikita Gupta, Tomer Shekel
  • Patent number: 10869776
    Abstract: Kinesiology tape may include a first layer of fabric with an adhesive on a first side of the first layer of fabric. The kinesiology tape may also include a second layer of fabric that may be coupled to the first layer of fabric. The first layer of fabric and the second layer of fabric may form a receiving portion and a support may be disposed in the receiving portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: KT Health, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory C. Hahn, Ryan Dewey, John Mackay
  • Publication number: 20200247773
    Abstract: Chromatography systems and methods for using carbon dioxide to separate one or more cannabis-derived compounds from other components of a mixture are generally described. Some of the methods described herein comprise transporting a mixture comprising a first cannabis-derived compound and one or more other components through a chromatography column containing a stationary phase comprising a packing material. In some embodiments, the mixture is transported through the column within a mobile phase that comprises carbon dioxide (e.g., supercritical CO2, liquid CO2). The mobile phase may be substantially free of a co-solvent that is in liquid phase at standard room temperature and pressure. In some embodiments, the mobile phase is free of any co-solvent and comprises 100 vol % carbon dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Clark K. Colton, John M. Moses, Veronica M. Wilson, William H. Dalzell, Mariya Layurova, Tony J. Elian, Truong H. Cai, John MacKay
  • Patent number: 10501432
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods for separating ?8-THC, ?9-THC, and related enantiomers using CO2-based chromatography.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: WATERS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jacquelyn Runco, Andrew Aubin, John A. Mackay
  • Publication number: 20190173687
    Abstract: A smart home device (e.g., a voice assistant device) includes an audio control system that determines a set of one or more audio devices to include nearby devices that are capable of providing audio streams that are audibly detected by a microphone of the smart home device. The audio control system initiates a voice-interaction mode for operating the smart home device to receive voice commands from a user and provide audio output in response to the voice commands. The audio control system transmits an audio control signal to nearby devices that configures each nearby device to implement one or more of: reducing a volume level associated with the audio streams generated by the nearby devices while the smart home device is operating in the voice-interaction mode; and transmitting, to the smart home device, audio stream data associated with a current audio stream generated for audible output by the nearby device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Kenneth John MacKay, Nikita Gupta, Tomer Shekel
  • Publication number: 20190023743
    Abstract: Drug-polymer chemotherapeutics are provided having improved therapeutic efficacy and reduced dose-limiting toxicity. Methods are also provided for modulating the architecture, pharmacokinetics and biodistribution of drug-polymers and for reducing the dependence of transition temperature on concentration for drug-polymers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Ashutosh Chilkoti, John A. MacKay, Matthew R. Dreher
  • Publication number: 20180178885
    Abstract: In summary, described herein is a mooring device for mooring a first structure to a second structure, the device comprising: an engagement member for releasably engaging the first structure; a dampener having a first portion movably connected to a second portion, the first portion being connected to the engagement member and the second portion being connected to the second structure, wherein the dampener is configured to damp load transfer between the first and second portions of the dampener and thereby damp relative motion between the first and second structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Applicant: TRELLEBORG MARINE SYSTEMS MELBOURNE PTY LTD
    Inventor: John Mackay HADCROFT
  • Publication number: 20180045032
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a downhole logging tool adapted to be arranged in-line in a sucker rod string. The tool is adapted for monitoring and performing at least one of: logging tension/compression, torque, temperature, pressure, and position (acceleration), for the purpose of optimizing (oil)well production and identifying downhole mechanical problems. The tool can be utilized in vertical, deviated and/or horizontal wells. Multiple monitoring tools can be installed in the sucker rod system in order to detect wear issues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Rutger SUERMONDT, Stian SLOTTERØY, Przemyslaw Tomasz PALUCH, John MACKAY, Kim RØED, Trond KJERLAND, Trond Arild TVEIT, Krister Berven HANSSEN
  • Publication number: 20170283391
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods for separating ?8-THC, ?9-THC, and related enantiomers using CO2-based chromatography.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Jacquelyn Runco, Andrew Aubin, John A. Mackay
  • Patent number: 9528032
    Abstract: An activator means for use in activating or re-activating adhesive and sealant compositions that have been pre-applied to a bonding surface prior to mating said bonding surface said means having a plurality of features for directly acting upon the pre-applied composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Encapsys LLC
    Inventors: John MacKay Lazar, Todd Arlin Schwantes, Frederick Edward Charles Lidington
  • Patent number: D782687
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: KT Health, LLC
    Inventors: John Mackay, Ryan Dewey, Gregory C. Hahn
  • Patent number: D787690
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: KT Health, LLC
    Inventors: John Mackay, Ryan Dewey, Gregory C. Hahn