Patents by Inventor Kevin W. Anderson

Kevin W. Anderson 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: 12102242
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides adhesive mounting articles that can be removed from surfaces without damage by having reduced contribution of a hardgood to the peel force generated by the adhesive article during removal. In some instances, this can be accomplished by a hardgood that is flexible in a peel direction and rigid in a weight hanging direction. Such hardgoods may include a plurality of minimally connected body segments arranged about the transverse axis of the hardgood body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Payam Khodaparast, Erik M. Anderson, Kevin W. Weber
  • Patent number: 12096717
    Abstract: An example monitoring device for monitoring crop yield is mounted to a housing of a grain elevator of an agricultural work machine proximate a crop conveyor assembly arranged in the housing and has at least one aperture formed therein. A material engagement member is arranged on the mounting structure and is pivotal with respect to the mounting structure about a pivot point. The material engagement member can comprise a first end and a second end opposite of the first end. At least one rotational sensor is arranged in the monitoring device and is configured to detect spatial movement or position of the material engagement member. A processing device is coupled to the at least one rotational sensor and is configured to determine an aggregate crop yield based on the detected rotational magnitude of the displacement of the first end or second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Deere &Company
    Inventors: Gurmukh H. Advani, Noel W. Anderson, Kevin P. Cowles, Michael L. Rhodes
  • Patent number: 12058951
    Abstract: An information map is obtained by an agricultural system. The information map maps values of a characteristic at different geographic locations in a worksite. An in-situ sensor detects nutrient values as a mobile material application machine operates at the worksite. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that maps predictive nutrient values at different geographic locations in the worksite based on a relationship between values of the characteristic in the information map and nutrient values detected by the in-situ sensor. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Nathan R. Vandike, Bhanu Kiran Reddy Palla, Federico Pardina-Malbran, Travis J. Auderer, Kevin A. Thelen, Noel W. Anderson
  • Patent number: 9823402
    Abstract: Illumination articles are described. More specifically, illumination articles that include a wearable device configured for wearing on the head of a wearer, a lightguide and light sources for emitting light into the lightguide are described. The illumination articles allow for wearable devices that uniformly illuminate a working area at high brightness without providing excessive glare to observers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Bing Hao, David A. Ender, Michael E. Griffin, Kevin W. Anderson, Gina M. Buccellato, Barry S. Carpenter
  • Publication number: 20160170119
    Abstract: Illumination articles are described. More specifically, illumination articles that include a wearable device configured for wearing on the head of a wearer, a lightguide and light sources for emitting light into the lightguide are described. The illumination articles allow for wearable devices that uniformly illuminate a working area at high brightness without providing excessive glare to observers. The disclosed illumination article comprises: a wearable device configured for wearing on the head of a wearer, a lightguide disposed on the wearable device, wherein the lightguide is elongated and has a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and a first light source positioned at the first end, for emitting light into the lightguide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Bing Hao, David A. Ender, Michael E. Griffin, Kevin W. Anderson, Gina M. Buccellato, Barry S. Carpenter
  • Patent number: 8735630
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to ligands for transition metals. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of catalysts comprising these ligands in various transition-metal-catalyzed carbon-heteroatom and carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. The subject methods provide improvements in many features of the transition-metal-catalyzed reactions, including the range of suitable substrates, number of catalyst turnovers, reaction conditions, and efficiency. For example, improvements have been realized in transition metal-catalyzed: aryl amination reactions; aryl amidation reactions; Suzuki couplings; and Sonogashira couplings. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to catalysts and methods of using them that operate in aqueous solvent systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Stephen L. Buchwald, Kevin W. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20140050881
    Abstract: Disclosed are folded configurations in coiled sheets enabling formation of masking sheet rolls for improved dispensing and unfolding, in combination, with adhesive tape securable to a walled surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: 3M Inoovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kevin W. Anderson, Thomas E. Dewey, JR., Joseph T. Bartusiak, Lee A. Thomas, Russell J. Heyrman
  • Patent number: 8378145
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to ligands for transition metals. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of catalysts comprising these ligands in various transition-metal-catalyzed carbon-heteroatom and carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. The subject methods provide improvements in many features of the transition-metal-catalyzed reactions, including the range of suitable substrates, number of catalyst turnovers, reaction conditions, and efficiency. For example, improvements have been realized in transition metal-catalyzed: aryl amination reactions; aryl amidation reactions; Suzuki couplings; and Sonogashira couplings. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to catalysts and methods of using them that operate in aqueous solvent systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Stephen L. Buchwald, Kevin W. Anderson
  • Patent number: 8314250
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds according to formula 1, which exhibit cytotoxic activity. The compounds may be used in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin W. Anderson, Paul Gillespie, Nicholas J. S. Huby, Norman Kong, John L. Roberts, Pamela L. Rossman, Sung-Sau So
  • Patent number: 8167902
    Abstract: Catheter having a first elongate tubular body having a lumen, a second elongate tubular body having a lumen, and an elongate member. The elongate member joins the first and second elongate tubular bodies. The first tubular body is fixedly attached on the distal portion of the elongate member, and the second elongate tubular body is disposed on the elongate member is slidable along a portion of the elongate member. The second elongate tubular body can be in a first position so that the first and second tubular bodies are not adjacent to each other and can be in a second position so that the first and second tubular bodies are adjacent to each other. The catheter may have a locking mechanism that can lock the first and second elongate tubular bodies to each other so that the lumens of the first and second elongate tubular bodies form one continuous lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Christopher G. Quinn, Sara K. Bakker, Steven G. Zaver, Kevin W. Anderson, Sengkham Sirivong
  • Publication number: 20110124686
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds according to formula 1, which exhibit cytotoxic activity. The compounds may be used in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Kevin W. Anderson, Paul Gillespie, Nicholas J. S. Huby, Norman Kong, John L. Roberts, Pamela L. Rossman, Sung-Sau So
  • Publication number: 20090324882
    Abstract: Disclosed is a folded configuration in a coiled sheet that enables formation of masking sheet rolls that enable improved dispensing of the sheet roll in combination with an adhesive tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Kevin W. Anderson, Thomas E. Dewey, JR., Joseph T. Bartusiak, Lee A. Thomas, Russell J. Heyrman
  • Publication number: 20090324879
    Abstract: Disclosed are folded configurations in coiled sheets enabling formation of masking sheet rolls for improved dispensing and unfolding, in combination, with adhesive tape securable to a walled surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Kevin W. Anderson, Thomas E. Dewey, JR., Joseph T. Bartusiak, Lee A. Thomas, Russell J. Heyrman
  • Publication number: 20090287016
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to ligands for transition metals. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of catalysts comprising these ligands in various transition-metal-catalyzed carbon-heteroatom and carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. The subject methods provide improvements in many features of the transition-metal-catalyzed reactions, including the range of suitable substrates, number of catalyst turnovers, reaction conditions, and efficiency. For example, improvements have been realized in transition metal-catalyzed: aryl amination reactions; aryl amidation reactions; Suzuki couplings; and Sonogashira couplings. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to catalysts and methods of using them that operate in aqueous solvent systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Stephen L. Buchwald, Kevin W. Anderson
  • Patent number: 7560596
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to ligands for transition metals. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of catalysts comprising these ligands in various transition-metal-catalyzed carbon-heteroatom and carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. The subject methods provide improvements in many features of the transition-metal-catalyzed reactions, including the range of suitable substrates, number of catalyst turnovers, reaction conditions, and efficiency. For example, improvements have been realized in transition metal-catalyzed: aryl amination reactions; aryl amidation reactions; Suzuki couplings; and Sonogashira couplings. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to catalysts and methods of using them that operate in aqueous solvent systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Stephen L. Buchwald, Kevin W. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20080268511
    Abstract: A bioprocess for producing carboxylic acids, alcohols and aldehydes is provided by culturing Candida sp. in a fermentation medium containing various defined substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: L. Dudley Eirich, Kevin W. Anderson, Jeffrey A. Gates, C. Ron Wilson, Manfred Biermann, Gilbert H. Vice
  • Publication number: 20080261283
    Abstract: A bioprocess for producing carboxylic acids, alcohols and aldehydes is provided by culturing Candida sp. in a fermentation medium containing various defined substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: L. Dudley Eirich, Kevin W. Anderson, Jeffrey A. Gates, C. Ron Wilson, Manfred Biermann, Gilbert H. Vice
  • Patent number: 7405063
    Abstract: A bioprocess for producing carboxylic acids, alcohols and aldehydes is provided by culturing Candida sp. in a fermentation medium containing various defined substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Cognis Corporation
    Inventors: L. Dudley Eirich, Kevin W. Anderson, Jeffrey A. Gates, C. Ron Wilson, Manfred Biermann, Gilbert H. Vice
  • Publication number: 20080039817
    Abstract: Catheter having a first elongate tubular body having a lumen, a second elongate tubular body having a lumen, and an elongate member. The elongate member joins the first and second elongate tubular bodies. The first tubular body is fixedly attached on the distal portion of the elongate member, and the second elongate tubular body is disposed on the elongate member is slidable along a portion of the elongate member. The second elongate tubular body can be in a first position so that the first and second tubular bodies are not adjacent to each other and can be in a second position so that the first and second tubular bodies are adjacent to each other. The catheter may have a locking mechanism that can lock the first and second elongate tubular bodies to each other so that the lumens of the first and second elongate tubular bodies form one continuous lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher G. Quinn, Sara K. Bakker, Steven G. Zaver, Kevin W. Anderson, Sengkham Sirivong
  • Patent number: 7320884
    Abstract: A process for forming a color and odor stable polycarboxylic acid or polyhydroxy acid is provided. The process is carried out by fermenting a mixture containing a substrate which can be converted by fermentation into a polycarboxylic acid or a polyhydroxy acid, an organism capable of transforming the substrate by fermentation in a fermentation medium containing a source of carbon and energy, a source of inorganic nitrogen, a source of phosphate, a metal, a biotin which is substantially free of particulate matter and bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Cognis Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin W. Anderson, J. Douglas Wenzel