Patents by Inventor Joseph Ralph

Joseph Ralph 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).

  • Patent number: 11896659
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an immunogenic composition that comprises a porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3) antigen for treatment of several clinical manifestations (diseases). Preferably, the clinical manifestations are associated with a PCV3 infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventors: Arun Iyer, Luis Alejandro Hernandez, Abby Patterson, Bailey Arruda, Luis Gabriel Gimenez-Lirola, Dave Michael Anstrom, Eric M. Vaughn, Pablo E Pineyro Pineiro, Troy James Kaiser, Joseph Ralph Hermann
  • Publication number: 20230302113
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an immunogenic composition that comprises a porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3) antigen for treatment of several clinical manifestations (diseases). Preferably, the clinical manifestations are associated with a PCV3 infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Arun IYER, Luis Alejandro Hernandez, Abby Patterson, Bailey Arruda, Luis Gabriel Gimenez-Lirola, Dave Michael Anstrom, Eric M. Vaughn, Pablo E Pineyro Pineiro, Troy James Kaiser, Joseph Ralph Hermann
  • Patent number: 11711049
    Abstract: The present disclosure is a lightweight, portable solar tracker assembly that has a bottom frame coupled to a rotation drive disc coupled to a rotational linear actuator and a middle frame rotatably coupled to the bottom frame via the rotation drive disc such that when activated, the middle frame rotates. The assembly further has a solar array mounting frame coupled to the middle frame and comprising a vertical linear actuator coupled to the middle frame such than when activated, the solar array mounting frame moves vertically, and when the middle frame rotates, the solar array mounting frame rotates and at least one solar cell fixedly coupled to the solar array mounting frame. In addition, the assembly has a processor configured to determine a position in a sky of a sun, actuate the vertical linear actuator and the rotational linear actuator so that the at least one solar cell is aligned with the sun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: JBC Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Ralph McGinty
  • Patent number: 11701419
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an immunogenic composition that comprises a porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3) antigen for treatment of several clinical manifestations (diseases). Preferably, the clinical manifestations are associated with a PCV3 infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventors: Arun Iyer, Luis Alejandro Hernandez, Abby Patterson, Bailey Arruda, Luis Gabriel Gimenez-Lirola, Dave Michael Anstrom, Eric M. Vaughn, Pablo E. Pineyro Pineiro, Troy James Kaiser, Joseph Ralph Hermann
  • Patent number: 11610305
    Abstract: A method for use of machine learning in computer-assisted anatomical prediction. The method includes identifying with a processor parameters in a plurality of training images to generate a training dataset, the training dataset having data linking the parameters to respective training images, training at least one machine learning algorithm based on the parameters in the training dataset and validating the trained machine learning algorithm, identifying with the processor digitized points on a plurality of anatomical landmarks in a radiographic image of a person's skeleton displayed on a screen by determining anatomical relationships of adjacent bony structures as well as dimensions of at least a portion of a body of the skeleton in the displayed image using the validated machine learning algorithm and a scale factor for the displayed image, and making an anatomical prediction of the person's skeletal alignment based on the determined anatomical dimensions and a known morphological relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: POSTURECO, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ralph Ferrantelli, Douglas Boberg
  • Patent number: 11264943
    Abstract: A system for tracking the sun has a bottom frame and a top frame hingedly coupled at a first end to the bottom frame. Further, the system has a solar panel removably coupled to the top frame via at least one clamp on a second end of the top frame. Also, the system has a processor configured to adjust the solar panel horizontally and vertically to align with the sun for maximum efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: JBC Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Ralph McGinty
  • Patent number: 11017547
    Abstract: A method for use of machine learning in computer-assisted anatomical prediction. The method includes identifying with a processor parameters in a plurality of training images to generate a training dataset, the training dataset having data linking the parameters to respective training images, training at least one machine learning algorithm based on the parameters in the training dataset and validating the trained machine learning algorithm, identifying with the processor digitized points on a plurality of anatomical landmarks in an image of a person displayed on a digital touch screen by determining linear anatomical dimensions of at least a portion of a body of the person in the displayed image using the validated machine learning algorithm and a scale factor for the displayed image, and making an anatomical circumferential prediction of the person based on the determined linear anatomical dimensions and a known morphological relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: POSTURE CO., INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ralph Ferrantelli, Douglas Boberg, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20210118134
    Abstract: A method for use of machine learning in computer-assisted anatomical prediction. The method includes identifying with a processor parameters in a plurality of training images to generate a training dataset, the training dataset having data linking the parameters to respective training images, training at least one machine learning algorithm based on the parameters in the training dataset and validating the trained machine learning algorithm, identifying with the processor digitized points on a plurality of anatomical landmarks in a radiographic image of a person's skeleton displayed on a screen by determining anatomical relationships of adjacent bony structures as well as dimensions of at least a portion of a body of the skeleton in the displayed image using the validated machine learning algorithm and a scale factor for the displayed image, and making an anatomical prediction of the person's skeletal alignment based on the determined anatomical dimensions and a known morphological relationship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: POSTURE CO., INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ralph FERRANTELLI, Douglas BOBERG
  • Publication number: 20200321909
    Abstract: The present disclosure is a lightweight, portable solar tracker assembly that has a bottom frame coupled to a rotation drive disc coupled to a rotational linear actuator and a middle frame rotatably coupled to the bottom frame via the rotation drive disc such that when activated, the middle frame rotates. The assembly further has a solar array mounting frame coupled to the middle frame and comprising a vertical linear actuator coupled to the middle frame such than when activated, the solar array mounting frame moves vertically, and when the middle frame rotates, the solar array mounting frame rotates and at least one solar cell fixedly coupled to the solar array mounting frame. In addition, the assembly has a processor configured to determine a position in a sky of a sun, actuate the vertical linear actuator and the rotational linear actuator so that the at least one solar cell is aligned with the sun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: JBC Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Ralph McGinty
  • Publication number: 20200038504
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vaccine for protecting a pig against diseases associated with corona virus infection including porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) and/or porcine deltacorona virus (PDCoV). The vaccine commonly includes inactivated/killed PEDV (e.g., chemically inactivated PED virus), and/or recombinant PEDV antigen, and/or an adjuvant inactivated/killed PDCoV (e.g., chemically inactivated PDCoV virus), and/or recombinant PDCoV antigen and an adjuvant. Methods for protecting pigs against diseases associated with PEDV and/or PDCoV and methods of producing the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus and/or porcine deltacorona virus vaccine are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Scott ACKERMAN, Joseph Ralph HERMANN, Luis Alejandro HERNANDEZ, Lea Ann HOBBS, Arun V. IYER, Sean O'CONNER, Abby Rea PATTERSON, Eric Martin VAUGHN, Joseph Gilbert VICTORIA
  • Patent number: 10545148
    Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of compliance markers and marker vaccines which allow for the differentiation between infected and vaccinated individuals. In particular, it relates to a method of determining whether an individual has received an immunogenic composition comprising a recombinant protein produced by a baculovirus expression system in cultured insect cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH USA INC.
    Inventors: Arun V. Iyer, Joseph Ralph Hermann, Michael B. Roof, Eric Martin Vaughn, Merrill Lynn Schaeffer
  • Publication number: 20190347817
    Abstract: A method for use of machine learning in computer-assisted anatomical prediction. The method includes identifying with a processor parameters in a plurality of training images to generate a training dataset, the training dataset having data linking the parameters to respective training images, training at least one machine learning algorithm based on the parameters in the training dataset and validating the trained machine learning algorithm, identifying with the processor digitized points on a plurality of anatomical landmarks in an image of a person displayed on a digital touch screen by determining linear anatomical dimensions of at least a portion of a body of the person in the displayed image using the validated machine learning algorithm and a scale factor for the displayed image, and making an anatomical circumferential prediction of the person based on the determined linear anatomical dimensions and a known morphological relationship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: PostureCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Ralph FERRANTELLI, Douglas BOBERG, JR.
  • Patent number: 10417361
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may include receiving, using a processor, an ASCII file including timing and power parameters associated with a portion of the electronic circuit design. Embodiments may further include analyzing the ASCII file and displaying, at a graphical user interface, information from the ASCII file. Embodiments may also include parsing, via the graphical user interface, the information using one or more user-selectable parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael James Floyd, Philip Benedict Giangarra, Abu Nasser Mohammed Abdullah, Zhengang Hong, Joseph Ralph Horn
  • Patent number: 10377221
    Abstract: A powertrain includes a drive unit that can be modular and is adaptable to be used as an all-electric drive unit, an input power-split drive unit, or an input and compound power-split drive unit. The drive unit includes a first planetary gear set that has a sun gear member, a ring gear member, and a carrier member all rotatable about a first axis of rotation. The drive unit includes a first electric machine operable as a motor and having a rotor connected to rotate in unison with the sun gear member about the first axis of rotation. A first brake is selectively engageable to ground the ring gear member, a first clutch is operatively connected to the ring gear member, and an output member is connected to rotate in unison with the carrier member about the first axis of rotation. Multiple drive units can be used on a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Alan G. Holmes, Joseph Ralph Littlefield
  • Publication number: 20190154688
    Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of compliance markers and marker vaccines which allow for the differentiation between infected and vaccinated individuals. In particular, it relates to a method of determining whether an individual has received an immunogenic composition comprising a recombinant protein produced by a baculovirus expression system in cultured insect cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Arun V. Iyer, Joseph Ralph Hermann, Michael B. Roof, Eric Martin Vaughn, Merrill Lynn Schaeffer
  • Patent number: 10233012
    Abstract: A unitary package including a rolled tissue product and a packaged tissue product overwrapped with a packaging film. The packaged tissue product may be disposed in a box body which is in-turn co-packed with the rolled tissue product to increase the stability of the package. The rolled tissue products preferably comprise a dry tissue web wound about a core. The packaged tissue product preferably comprises a stack of tissue sheet products and more preferably a stack of wet tissue sheet products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Amie Mae Wentz, Jacob Louis Winston-Galant, Kimberly Ann Malec, Lauren Spencer McClure, Joseph Ralph Bennett
  • Patent number: 10168330
    Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of compliance markers and marker vaccines which allow for the differentiation between infected and vaccinated individuals. In particular, it relates to a method of determining whether an individual has received an immunogenic composition comprising a recombinant protein produced by a baculovirus expression system in cultured insect cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
    Inventors: Arun V. Iyer, Joseph Ralph Hermann, Michael B. Roof, Eric Martin Vaughn, Merrill Lynn Schaeffer
  • Patent number: 10094427
    Abstract: A ball cam actuated dog clutch assembly for a motor vehicle transmission includes a clutch sleeve having a plurality of gear teeth positioned at a first end and multiple ball bearings disposed at a second end. A clutch hub having multiple helical grooves is created in an outer facing wall. Each of the helical grooves receives a portion of one of the ball bearings. An actuator member acts to rotate the clutch hub. Rotation of the clutch hub causes axial translation of the clutch sleeve in a selected one of a first direction or an opposite second direction by translation of the ball bearings within the helical grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Ralph Littlefield, Pete R. Garcia
  • Publication number: 20180168245
    Abstract: A hip protector in accordance with at least one of the present inventions includes right and left pad assemblies, which each include a plurality of elongate pads that define respective anterior and posterior ends, extend in anterior-posterior directions, and are spaced from one another in a superior-inferior direction such that there is a gap between the anterior ends of adjacent elongate pads, and a garment on which the right and left pad assemblies are carried such that portions of the right and left pad assemblies respectively cover the right and left greater trochanters, the garment being configured to permit the size of the gap between the anterior ends of at least some of the adjacent elongate pads of the right and left pad assemblies to decrease as the wearer moves from a standing position to a sitting position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Rena S. Juliar, Joseph Ralph Wong
  • Patent number: 9950607
    Abstract: A powertrain includes an output member, and first and second simple planetary gear sets. The planetary gear sets each have a first, a second, and a third member including a sun gear, carrier, and ring gear member. The drive unit includes a single electric machine operable as a motor and having a rotor connected to rotate in unison with and drive the sun gear member of the first planetary gear set. An interconnecting member connects the second member of the first planetary gear set to rotate in unison with the first member of the second planetary gear set. The third member of the first planetary gear set or the second member of the second planetary gear set is continuously grounded to the stationary member or operatively connected to be driven by an engine. The third member of the second planetary gear set is continuously operatively connected to the output member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Ralph Littlefield, Pete R. Garcia, Alan G. Holmes