Patents by Inventor Kirk James
Kirk James 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: 11989809Abstract: A system and method for presentation of computer vision (e.g., augmented reality, virtual reality) using user data and a user code is disclosed. A client device can detect an image feature (e.g., scannable code) in one or more images. The image feature is determined to be linked to a user account. User data from the user account can then be used to generate one or more augmented reality display elements that can be anchored to the image feature in the one or more images.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2022Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: SNAP INC.Inventors: Ebony James Charlton, Omer Cansizoglu, Kirk Ouimet, Nathan Kenneth Boyd
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Publication number: 20240150217Abstract: A lathe system for producing an optical fiber preform, the lathe system including a rotating bait rod, a burner box configured to deposit silica-containing soot on the rotating bait rod, a hood configured to direct airflow within the lathe system through an exhaust, and a perforated floor configured to expel air within the lathe system as a plurality of air jets from a bottom portion of the lathe system to a top portion of the lathe system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Kirk Patton Bumgarner, Stephen Mitchell Carlton, Elena Alekseevna Chizhova-Notkina, Robert James Davis, Nikolay Anatolyevich Panin, Bradley Kent Shepard
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Patent number: 11927791Abstract: A backlight includes a substrate, a plurality of light sources proximate the substrate, a first reflective layer on the substrate, and a plurality of patterned reflectors over the plurality of light sources. Each light source includes a size measured in a plane parallel to the substrate. Each patterned reflector is aligned with a corresponding light source and includes a thickness profile. The thickness profile includes a substantially flat section and a curved section extending from and surrounding the substantially flat section. The substantially flat section varies in thickness by no more than plus or minus 20 percent of an average thickness of the substantially flat section. The substantially flat section includes a size in a plane parallel to the substrate equal to or greater than the size of each light source.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATEDInventors: Kirk Richard Allen, David Lynn Baker, Songfeng Han, Dmitri Vladislavovich Kuksenkov, Pamela Arlene Maurey, Xiang-Dong Mi, Timothy James Orsley, Andrii Varanytsia
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Publication number: 20240078729Abstract: A system and method for presentation of computer vision (e.g., augmented reality, virtual reality) using user data and a user code is disclosed. A client device can detect an image feature (e.g., scannable code) in one or more images. The image feature is determined to be linked to a user account. User data from the user account can then be used to generate one or more augmented reality display elements that can be anchored to the image feature in the one or more images.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Ebony James Charlton, Omer Cansizoglu, Kirk Ouimet, Nathan kenneth Boyd
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Publication number: 20110215139Abstract: Loan mechanisms for completing transactions made with prepaid cards where an insufficient balance exists on the prepaid card to complete the transaction, methods of completing transactions for an amount that exceeds an available balance on a prepaid card, and methods of transforming goods from a state of being retail inventory to a state of being owned by and in the possession of an end user. Loan mechanisms may include a website, a database, a connection to at least one prepaid card authorization machine, programmed technology to evaluate whether to make a loan, an apparatus to add funds to the card sufficient to cover the transaction, and a collection feature for collecting the loaned funds plus compensation. Methods may include acts of collecting information, perceiving a transaction attempt for an amount that exceeds an available balance, evaluating consent, evaluating credit risk, loaning money, and later collecting from the card holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: Money Service Centers, LLCInventors: Michael A. Herold, Allen C. Franks, Kirk James Humphrey, Keith E. Byrd
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Patent number: 7047415Abstract: A system for authenticating records without reliance upon a trusted third party. A first server provides a sequential series of certifications associated with discreet, non-overlapping time Intervals. The server can provide selected information to a second server which, in turn, incorporates the request and associated information in a cross-certification. The cross-certification is then provided to more other servers. Accordingly, a “chain-mail” of certifications among a variety of servers is provided. The system thus provides effective protection against a breach of security in any one server, resulting in increased reliability in the authentication of records.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2001Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: DFS Linkages, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Doyle, Paul F. Doyle, Glenn W. Bernsohn, Jeffrey D. Roberts, Kirk James Wolf, Stephen P. Goetze
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Patent number: 6966992Abstract: The current invention provides methods for molecule purification by RP-LC and RP-HPLC that uses unbranched terminal alkyldiols as eluting solvents. In particular, the present invention purifies molecules, particularly proteins and peptides, on reverse phase liquid chromatography columns using a buffer containing either 1,5 pentanediol, 1,6 hexanediol or 1,7 heptanediol.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2001Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: Akzo Nobel NVInventors: Terry Allen Hauser, Kirk James Hayenga
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Patent number: 6830166Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided fastening systems for straps. Invention fastening systems provide for the secure fastening of straps which employ a securing device such as a buckle, by providing anchor points to retain strap ends. In this manner, free-hanging strap ends are prevented, thus providing a secure, hassle-free system for retaining devices such as wristwatches, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2000Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: Nixon, Inc.Inventors: Andy Laats, Kirk James
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Publication number: 20030224482Abstract: Novel vectors are disclosed for expressing and secreting heterologous polypeptides from filamentous fungi. Such vectors are used in novel processes to express and secrete such heterologous polypeptides. The vectors used for transforming a filamentous fungus to express and secrete a heterologous polypeptide include a DNA sequence encoding a heterologous polypeptide and a DNA sequence encoding a signal sequence which is functional in a secretory system in a given filamentous fungus and which is operably linked to the sequence encoding the heterologous polypeptide. Such signal sequences may be the signal sequence normally associated with the heterologous polypeptides or may be derived from other sources. The vector may also contain DNA sequences encoding a promoter sequence which is functionally recognized by the filamentous fungus and which is operably linked to the DNA sequence encoding the signal sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2003Publication date: December 4, 2003Applicant: Genencor International, Inc.Inventors: Randy Michael Berka, Daniel Cullen, Gregory Lawrence Gray, Kirk James Hayenga, Virgil Bryan Lawlis
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Publication number: 20030044955Abstract: Novel vectors are disclosed for expressing and secreting heterologous polypeptides from filamentous fungi. Such vectors are used in novel processes to express and secrete such heterologous polypeptides. The vectors used for transforming a filamentous fungus to express and secrete a heterologous polypeptide include a DNA sequence encoding a heterologous polypeptide and a DNA sequence encoding a signal sequence which is functional in a secretory system in a given filamentous fungus and which is operably linked to the sequence encoding the heterologous polypeptide. Such signal sequences may be the signal sequence normally associated with the heterologous polypeptides or may be derived from other sources. The vector may also contain DNA sequences encoding a promoter sequence which is functionally recognized by the filamentous fungus and which is operably linked to the DNA sequence encoding the signal sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Applicant: Genencor International, Inc.Inventors: Randy Michael Berka, Daniel Cullen, Gregory Lawrence Gray, Kirk James Hayenga, Virgil Bryan Lawlis
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Publication number: 20020183483Abstract: The current invention provides methods for molecule purification by RP-LC and RP-HPLC that uses unbranched terminal alkyldiols as eluting solvents. In particular, the present invention purifies molecules, particularly proteins and peptides, on reverse phase liquid chromatography columns using a buffer containing either 1,5 pentanediol, 1,6 hexanediol or 1,7 heptanediol.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2001Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventors: Terry Allen Hauser, Kirk James Hayenga
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Publication number: 20020144534Abstract: A combination crimper and cutter tool for crimping ferrules and cutting cable protruding from the ferrule comprises a pair of jaws which have a crimping and cutting area such that the crimping and cutting operation is performed by the same set of jaws. The jaws are pivotal about axes which are symmetrical about a vertical plane between the jaws. The force applied on the jaws by the crimping and cutting operations creates a moment about the axes which varies in magnitude but is symmetrical about the axes allowing for enhanced operator performance with the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2001Publication date: October 10, 2002Inventors: Kirk James Mackenzie, William Wei Guo Liang
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Patent number: 6437101Abstract: Methods are provided in this invention for the isolation of human growth hormone, growth hormone antagonist, or a homologue of either, from a biological source. The methods of the invention use multi-phase extraction.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1999Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Kirk James Hayenga, Pascal P. Valex
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Publication number: 20020112157Abstract: A system for authenticating records without reliance upon a trusted third party. A first server provides a sequential series of certifications associated with discreet, non-overlapping time Intervals. The server can provide selected information to a second server which, in turn, incorporates the request and associated information in a cross-certification. The cross-certification is then provided to more other servers. Accordingly, a “chain-mail” of certifications among a variety of servers is provided. The system thus provides effective protection against a breach of security in any one server, resulting in increased reliability in the authentication of records.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Applicant: Proofspace, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Doyle, Paul F. Doyle, Glenn W. Bernsohn, Jeffrey D. Roberts, Kirk James Wolf, Stephen P. Goetze
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Patent number: 6379928Abstract: Novel vectors are disclosed for expressing and secreting heterologous polypeptides from filamentous fungi. Such vectors are used in novel processes to express and secrete such heterologous polypeptides. The vectors used for transforming a filamentous fungus to express and secrete a heterologous polypeptide include a DNA sequence encoding a heterologous polypeptide and a DNA sequence encoding a signal sequence which is functional in a secretory system in a given filamentous fungus and which is operably linked to the sequence encoding the heterologous polypeptide. Such signal sequences may be the signal sequence normally associated with the heterologous polypeptides or may be derived from other sources. The vector may also contain DNA sequences encoding a promoter sequence which is functionally recognized by the filamentous fungus and which is operably linked to the DNA sequence encoding the signal sequence.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1999Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Genencor International, Inc.Inventors: Randy Michael Berka, Daniel Cullen, Gregory Lawrence Gray, Kirk James Hayenga, Virgil Bryan Lawlis
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Patent number: 6171817Abstract: Novel vectors are disclosed for expressing and secreting heterologous polypeptides from filamentous fungi. Such vectors are used in novel processes to express and secrete such heterologous polypeptides. The vectors used for transforming a filamentous fungus to express and secrete a heterologous polypeptide include a DNA sequence encoding a heterologous polypeptide and a DNA sequence encoding a signal sequence which is functional in a secretory system in a given filamentous fungus and which is operably linked to the sequence encoding the heterologous polypeptide. Such signal sequences may be the signal sequence normally associated with the heterologous polypeptides or may be derived from other sources. The vector may also contain DNA sequences encoding a promoter sequence which is functionally recognized by the filamentous fungus and which is operably linked to the DNA sequence encoding the signal sequence.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1997Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: Genencor International, Inc.Inventors: Randy Michael Berka, Daniel Cullen, Gregory Lawrence Gray, Kirk James Hayenga, Virgil Bryan Lawlis
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Patent number: 6103490Abstract: Novel vectors are disclosed for expressing and secreting heterologous polypeptides from filamentous fungi. Such vectors are used in novel processes to express and secrete such heterologous polypeptides. The vectors used for transforming a filamentous fungus to express and secrete a heterologous polypeptide include a DNA sequence encoding a heterologous polypeptide and a DNA sequence encoding a signal sequence which is functional in a secretory system in a given filamentous fungus and which is operably linked to the sequence encoding the heterologous polypeptide. Such signal sequences may be the signal sequence normally associated with the heterologous polypeptides or may be derived from other sources. The vector may also contain DNA sequences encoding a promoter sequence which is functionally recognized by the filamentous fungus and which is operably linked to the DNA sequence encoding the signal sequence.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1994Date of Patent: August 15, 2000Assignee: Genencor International, Inc.Inventors: Randy Michael Berka, Daniel Cullen, Gregory Lawrence Gray, Kirk James Hayenga, Virgil Bryan Lawlis
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Patent number: 6004785Abstract: Novel vectors are disclosed for expressing and secreting heterologous polypeptides from filamentous fungi. Such vectors are used in novel processes to express and secrete such heterologous polypeptides. The vectors used for transforming a filamentous fungus to express and secrete a heterologous polypeptide include a DNA sequence encoding a heterologous polypeptide and a DNA sequence encoding a signal sequence which is functional in a secretory system in a given filamentous fungus and which is operably linked to the sequence encoding the heterologous polypeptide. Such signal sequences may be the signal sequence normally associated with the heterologous polypeptides or may be derived from other sources. The vector may also contain DNA sequences encoding a promoter sequence which is functionally recognized by the filamentous fungus and which is operably linked to the DNA sequence encoding the signal sequence.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Assignee: Genencor International Inc.Inventors: Randy Michael Berka, Daniel Cullen, Gregory Lawrence Gray, Kirk James Hayenga, Virgil Bryan Lawlis