Patents by Inventor John W. Kidder

John W. Kidder 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: 20250124084
    Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting influence operations are provided. In some examples, methods include receiving a plurality of content items, and providing each content item of the plurality of content items to a primary machine-learning model which is trained to determine whether one or more content items are associated with one or more predefined influence operations. The method further includes receiving, from the primary machine-learning model, an indication that at least one content item of the plurality of content items is associated with the one or more predefined influence operations, and providing the at least one content item to at least one secondary machine-learning model which is trained to determine whether one or more content items are associated with one or more predefined diverse narratives for the one or more predefined influence operations. In some examples, each predefined diverse narrative corresponds to a diagnostic frame and/or a prognostic frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Mark Perry, Rachel Sickler, John W. Kidder, William T. Morris
  • Publication number: 20210112842
    Abstract: Described herein is the treatment of mushrooms to enhance their vitamin D content while preserving characteristics typically associated with fresh mushrooms. In one embodiment, the method involves exposing fresh mushrooms to a UV source having wavelengths in the UV-B range at a dose level in the range of about 0.02 J/cm2 to about 1.5 J/cm2. In some embodiments, the exposure time can be in the range of about 1 second to about 35 seconds. In some embodiments, the UV source is operated at a power in the range of about 1 Watt per linear foot to about 50 Watts per linear foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: John W. KIDDER, William R. ROMIG, Amada LOBATO, Stephen C. LODDER, Tara H. MCHUGH, John S. ROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20160374373
    Abstract: Described herein is the treatment of mushrooms to enhance their vitamin D content while preserving characteristics typically associated with fresh mushrooms. In one embodiment, the method involves exposing fresh mushrooms to a UV source having wavelengths in the UV-B range at a dose level in the range of about 0.02 J/cm2 to about 1.5 J/cm2. In some embodiments, the exposure time can be in the range of about 1 second to about 35 seconds. In some embodiments, the UV source is operated at a power in the range of about 1 Watt per linear foot to about 50 Watts per linear foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: John W. KIDDER, William R. ROMIG, Amada LOBATO, Stephen C. LODDER, Tara H. MCHUGH, John S. ROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20150289551
    Abstract: Described herein is the treatment of mushrooms to enhance their vitamin D content while preserving characteristics typically associated with fresh mushrooms. In one embodiment, the method involves exposing fresh mushrooms to a UV source having wavelengths in the UV-B range at a dose level in the range of about 0.02 J/cm2 to about 1.5 J/cm2. In some embodiments, the exposure time can be in the range of about 1 second to about 35 seconds. In some embodiments, the UV source is operated at a power in the range of about 1 Watt per linear foot to about 50 Watts per linear foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: John W. Kidder, William R. Romig, Amada Lobato, Stephen C. Lodder, Tara H. McHugh, John S. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20120308695
    Abstract: Described herein is the treatment of mushrooms to enhance their vitamin D content while preserving characteristics typically associated with fresh mushrooms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: Amycel, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. KIDDER, William R. ROMIG, Amada LOBATO, Stephen C. LODDER, Tara H. MCHUGH, John S. ROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20090304880
    Abstract: Described herein is the treatment of mushrooms to enhance their vitamin D content while preserving characteristics typically associated with fresh mushrooms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: John W. Kidder, William R. Romig, Amanda Lobato, Stephen C. Lodder
  • Publication number: 20080093241
    Abstract: A method for extending freshness of Agaricus bisporus mushrooms is described. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a modified atmosphere in contact with Agaricus bisporus mushrooms. The modified atmosphere includes from 14% to 18% by volume of oxygen and from 5% to 9% by volume of carbon dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: John W. Kidder, G. Bud Charlick, William R. Romig, Amanda Lobato
  • Patent number: 5230430
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sterilizable bag including a large transparent, heat-sealable plastic sheet closed by a filter strip comprising a three ply laminate in which a central layer is a microporous plastic, a second layer provides strength and a third layer provides a heat-sealable surface for bonding to the transparent plastic sheet to close and seal the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Amycel, Inc.
    Inventor: John W. Kidder