Patents by Inventor Kenneth R. Cummings
Kenneth R. Cummings 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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Patent number: 10089878Abstract: Methods and systems are described for providing improved detection of a motor vehicle traveling against a designated direction of travel in a roadway. Multiple signals among various system constituents are checked against each other to ensure the lack of a false wrong way indication otherwise possible by use of a single detector. An alert is provided to the wrong way motor vehicle operator and other vehicle operators in the vicinity of detection. A long-range or cellular communication may be broadcast to further provide an alert of a wrong way event and to dispatch emergency personnel to the vicinity.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: MDR Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Kenneth R Cummings, II, John Lloyd Ragan, Chris Beaty
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Publication number: 20170103656Abstract: Methods and systems are described for providing increased success in detecting a motor vehicle traveling against a designated direction of travel in a roadway. Multiple signals among various system constituents are checked against each other to ensure the lack of a false wrong way indication otherwise possible by use of a single detector. An alert is provided to the wrong way motor vehicle operator and other vehicle operators in the vicinity of detection. The alert promotes the potential for avoiding head-on collisions between vehicles and for saving lives. A long-range or cellular communication may be broadcast to further provide an alert of a wrong way event and to dispatch emergency personnel to the vicinity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: MOR Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Kenneth R. Cummings, II, John Lloyd Ragan, Chris Beaty
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Patent number: 7939117Abstract: This invention provides a rumen-bypass dietary supplement in compacted particulate form. The supplement has the capability to transport fatty acid calcium salt and between about 65-96 percent of rumen-protected undegraded aminoacid content to the post-ruminal digestive system of a ruminant. A feedstock containing the supplement for ruminants benefically improves feed efficiency and body growth. The feedstock also is adapted to improve the lactational performance of dairy cattle.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2006Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: William J. Zuccarello, Elliot Block, Edward Roman, Zbigniew Sek, Kenneth R. Cummings
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Publication number: 20080008779Abstract: This invention provides a rumen-bypass dietary supplement in compacted particulate form. The supplement has the capability to transport fatty acid calcium salt and between about 65-96 percent of rumen-protected undegraded aminoacid content to the post-ruminal digestive system of a ruminant. A feedstock containing the supplement for ruminants benefically improves feed efficiency and body growth. The feedstock also is adapted to improve the lactational performance of dairy cattle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2006Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: William J. Zuccarello, Elliot Block, Edward Roman, Zbigniew Sek, Kenneth R. Cummings
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Patent number: 6818235Abstract: The present invention provides a method for beneficial control of body condition and dietary energy balance in dairy cattle during colostrum milk production. An important aspect of the beneficial control is the provision of a feedstock which has a supplemented content of trans-10, cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid derivative having rumen-bypass properties. The ingested quantity of CLA derivative ingredient per cow is effective for lowering and maintaining the fat content of colostrum milk in the range between about 4-6 weight percent and for increasing milk yield. The presence of cis-9, trans-11 conjugated linoleic acid structural isomer in an invention feedstock is minimized, because it counteracts the beneficial effects of the trans-10, cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid structural isomer, such as reduction in milk yield.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2001Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Elliot Block, William K. Sanchez, Kenneth R. Cummings
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Patent number: 6677922Abstract: A pixel for use in a visual matrix display including a frame having front and rear surfaces and defining an aperture; a light source oriented in the aperture; a first retroreflective surface borne by the frame and positioned adjacent to the aperture; a flap borne by the front surface and moveable along a given path of travel between a first position wherein the pixel is nonoperational, and the flap is disposed in covering relation relative to the light source, and a second operational position, wherein the flap has a second retroreflective surface which is exposed when the flap is in the second position; an assembly borne by the frame for moving the flap along the given path of travel; and an assembly for energizing the light source when the flap is in one of the given positions along the path of travel.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2000Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jerry L. Johnson, Kevin M. Hanson, Kenneth R. Cummings, Edward A. Wilson
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Patent number: 6602537Abstract: A cow milk product with enhanced nutritional and health values for human consumption, obtained from cows fed with a feedstock having a supplement containing at least about 60 weight percent of calcium oleate, which product has milk fat with a profile of fat constituents including about 1-3.5 weight percent of conjugated linoleic acid, about 2-6 weight percent of trans-11 18:1 fatty acid, about 20-30 weight percent of cis-9 18:1 fatty acid, and about 30-38 weight percent of 14:0 and 16:0 fatty acid, per total milk fat, and wherein the 18:1 to 18:0 fatty acid ratio in the milk fat is about 2-3.2:1.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1999Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Kenneth R. Cummings, Donald L. Palmquist
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Patent number: 6596768Abstract: This invention provides a feedstock for ruminants which beneficially improves feed efficiency and body growth. The feedstock also is adapted to improve the lactational performance of dairy cattle. The recovered milk product has a milk fat profile with an increased proportion of unsaturated fatty acid constituents. The enhanced benefits exhibited by an invention feedstock are derived from essential ingredients such as unsaturated fatty acid derivative having rumen-bypass properties, and an effective additive quantity of cyclic polyether ionophorous antibiotic.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Elliot Block, William K. Sanchez, Kenneth R. Cummings
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Publication number: 20030113363Abstract: The present invention provides a method for beneficial control of body condition and dietary energy balance in dairy cattle during colostrum milk production. An important aspect of the beneficial control is the provision of a feedstock which has a supplemented content of trans-10, cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid derivative having rumen-bypass properties. The ingested quantity of CLA derivative ingredient per cow is effective for lowering and maintaining the fat content of colostrum milk in the range between about 4-6 weight percent and for increasing milk yield. The presence of cis-9, trans-11 conjugated linoleic acid structural isomer in an invention feedstock is minimized, because it counteracts the beneficial effects of the trans-10, cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid structural isomer, such as reduction in milk yield.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Elliot Block, William K. Sanchez, Kenneth R. Cummings
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Publication number: 20030039681Abstract: The present invention provides a feedstock for intensive feeding of replacement dairy heifers to promote rapid growth, and facilitate early breeding and first calving at an age of about 20-24 months. The calved heifers subsequently yield increased first lactation milk production and lifetime milk. An essential ingredient of the invention feedstock is conjugated linoleic acid derivative having rumen-bypass properties. The quantity of conjugated linoleic acid derivative is effective for prevention of mammary gland tissue damage by minimizing mammary fat content. A preferred feedstock includes a content of slow-release degradable nitrogen source for efficient rumen fermentation, and a content of rumen-bypass protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Elliot Block, William K. Sanchez, Kenneth R. Cummings
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Patent number: 6521249Abstract: This invention provides a feedstock for controlling hypocalcemia in prepartum dairy cattle. An essential feature of the feedstock is a dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) with a value between about −5 and +20 meq/100 g dietary DM. Other essential features are a weight ratio of potassium:magnesium between about 3-5:1, and between about 1-12 g/kg dietary DM of omega-6 fatty acid derivative having rumen-bypass properties.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Elliot Block, William K. Sanchez, Kenneth R. Cummings
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Publication number: 20030007998Abstract: This invention provides a feedstock for ruminants which beneficially improves feed efficiency and body growth. The feedstock also is adapted to improve the lactational performance of dairy cattle. The recovered milk product has a milk fat profile with an increased proportion of unsaturated fatty acid constituents. The enhanced benefits exhibited by an invention feedstock are derived from essential ingredients such as unsaturated fatty acid derivative having rumen-bypass properties, and an effective additive quantity of cyclic polyether ionophorous antibiotic.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2001Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventors: Elliot Block, William K. Sanchez, Kenneth R. Cummings
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Publication number: 20020176883Abstract: This invention provides a feedstock for controlling hypocalcemia in prepartum dairy cattle. An essential feature of the feedstock is a dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) with a value between about −5 and +20 meq/100 g dietary DM. Other essential features are a weight ratio of potassium:magnesium between about 3-5:1, and between about 1-12 g/kg dietary DM of omega-6 fatty acid derivative having rumen-bypass properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2001Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventors: Elliot Block, William K. Sanchez, Kenneth R. Cummings
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Patent number: 6485765Abstract: This invention provides a feedstock for improving the lactational performance of dairy cows. An essential feature of the feedstock is a dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) with a value between about 20-60 meq/100 g dietary DM. Other essential features of the feedstock are an atomic ratio of potassium:sodium between about 1-5:1, and a weight ratio of potassium:magnesium between about 3-5:1.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2000Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Elliot Block, William K. Sanchez, Kenneth R. Cummings
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Patent number: 6409982Abstract: This invention provides a process for the production of dry free-flowing potassium carbonate sesquihydrate. The process involves the controlled hydration of high purity anhydrous potassium carbonate. The product of the process has at least about 90 percent particle size distribution in the range between about 200-1500 microns. The invention potassium carbonate sesquihydrate has properties which adapt the product for utility as a macromineral nutrient in animal feedstocks.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2001Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: William J. Zuccarello, Elliot Block, Joseph A. Paluzzi, Kenneth R. Cummings
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Patent number: 6299913Abstract: This invention provides a feedstock for improving the lactational performance of dairy cows. An essential feature of an invention feedstock is a dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) with a value between about 25-60 meq/100 g dietary DM. Other essential features of a preferred feedstock are an atomic ratio of potassium:sodium between about 1-5:1, a weight ratio of potassium:magnesium between about 3-5:1, and DCAD sodium-containing and potassium-containing macrominerals are selected from bicarbonate, carbonate and sesquicarbonate type compounds.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2000Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Elliot Block, William K. Sanchez, William Zuccarella, Kenneth R. Cummings
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Patent number: 6137460Abstract: A pixel for use in a visual matrix display including a frame having front and rear surfaces and defining an aperture; a light source oriented in the aperture; a first retroreflective surface borne by the frame and positioned adjacent to the aperture; a flap borne by the front surface and moveable along a given path of travel between a first position wherein the pixel is nonoperational, and the flap is disposed in covering relation relative to the light source, and a second operational position, wherein the flap has a second retroreflective surface which is exposed when the flap is in the second position; an assembly borne by the frame for moving the flap along the given path of travel; and an assembly for energizing the light source when the flap is in one of the given positions along the path of travel.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1998Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: American Electronic Sign CompanyInventors: Jerry L. Johnson, Kevin M. Hanson, Kenneth R. Cummings, Edward A. Wilson
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Patent number: 6118418Abstract: A pixel for use in a visual matrix display including a frame having front and rear surfaces and defining an aperture; a light source oriented in the aperture; a first retroreflective surface borne by the frame and positioned adjacent to the aperture; a flap borne by the front surface and moveable along a given path of travel between a first position wherein the pixel is nonoperational, and the flap is disposed in covering relation relative to the light source, and a second operational position, wherein the flap has a second retroreflective surface which is exposed when the flap is in the second position; means borne by the frame for moving the flap along the given path of travel; and means for energizing the light source when the flap is in one of the given positions along the path of travel.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1998Date of Patent: September 12, 2000Assignee: American Electronic Sign CompanyInventors: Jerry L. Johnson, Kevin M. Hanson, Kenneth R. Cummings, Edward A. Wilson
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Patent number: 6115013Abstract: A pixel for use in a visual matrix display including a frame having front and rear surfaces and defining an aperture; a light source oriented in the aperture; a first retroreflective surface borne by the frame and positioned adjacent to the aperture; a flap borne by the front surface and moveable along a given path of travel between a first position wherein the pixel is nonoperational, and the flap is disposed in covering relation relative to the light source, and a second operational position, wherein the flap has a second retroreflective surface which is exposed when the flap is in the second position; an assembly borne by the frame for moving the flap along the given path of travel; and an assembly for energizing the light source when the flap is in one of the given positions along the path of travel.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1997Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: American Electronic Sign CompanyInventors: Jerry L. Johnson, Kevin M. Hanson, Kenneth R. Cummings, Edward A. Wilson
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Patent number: 5874102Abstract: This invention provides a dietary fatty acid salt product in granulated form which optionally contains one or more additional nutrient or medicament ingredients. The dietary product can function as a rumen bypass animal feed supplement, and permit a beneficial increase in the nutrient fat content of the feed. An important aspect of the invention is the encapsulation of the granules with a polymeric coating which functions as an impermeable barrier to one or more volatile organic compounds contained in the core matrix.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1993Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: M. Stephen LaJoie, Kenneth R. Cummings