Patents by Inventor Mark A. Henderson
Mark A. Henderson 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: 9310481Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring wind speed and direction in clear air conditions using a wide band Doppler radar in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a wide band Doppler radar system includes an antenna assembly includes at least one transmit antenna and at least one receive antenna; a transceiver connected to the antenna assembly configured to transmit a radar beam includes a transmit signal on a Ka-band carrier frequency and receive a backscattered radar beam includes a carrier frequency that is frequency shifted relative to the transmitted Ka-band carrier frequency of the backscattered radar beam; a data acquisition system connected to the transceiver configured to estimate a wind velocity vector by calculating a Doppler shift between at least one transmitted radar beam and at least one received backscattered radar beam.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: LogLinear Group, LLCInventors: Mark Henderson, Marshall Bradley
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Patent number: 9302007Abstract: Iodine-containing germicidal compositions are disclosed that remain physically stable for extended storage periods with little to no iodine complexing agent being present. The compositions employ a mixture of emollients, such as glycerin and ethoxylanolin, to create a composition that in certain embodiments presents a cloudy or emulsion-like appearance.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: DELAVAL HOLDING ABInventor: Mark Henderson
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Publication number: 20150302753Abstract: A landing alert system and method for preventing runway excursions may include determining, during an approach of an aircraft to landing on a runway, a target touchdown point on the runway, determining a boundary descent path configured to permit safe approach and touchdown of the aircraft on the runway at or before the target touchdown point, and, in response to the aircraft crossing within a selected margin of the boundary path, alerting an operator of the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2014Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Mark Henderson
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Publication number: 20150208762Abstract: Described are shoe uppers in which at least a portion thereof is formed of a multilayered material. The multilayered material includes at least one nonwoven fiber layer with unidirectionally oriented fibers and a matrix material, wherein the multilayered material has elastic properties that allow the multilayered material to deform when stretched over a three dimensional mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: adidas AGInventors: Stuart David Reinhardt, Matthew Chapdelaine, Heiko Schlarb, James Tarrier, Robert Leimer, Chris Holmes, Mark Henderson
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Publication number: 20150210034Abstract: Described are multilayered materials for forming three dimensional objects. The multilayered materials include at least three nonwoven fiber layers with unidirectionally oriented fibers and a matrix material. The multilayered materials have elastic properties that allow the multilayered material to deform by stretching the multilayered material over a three dimensional mold to form a three dimensional object.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: adidas AGInventors: James Tarrier, Robert Leimer, Chris Holmes, Mark Henderson
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Publication number: 20150083802Abstract: A document handler system and method includes timed operation functionality in which the manufacturer of the document handler may input coded information in the document handler to establish a timed operation of the document handler which may be contingent on continued payments for use of the document handler. Alternatively, or in addition, the timed operation may be used to establish an appropriate warranty period during which the manufacturer is obligated to provide repairs, modification and/or support for the document handler.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: JCM AMERICAN CORPORATIONInventors: Mark Henderson, Bryan Allen Wilcutt, Mark Adams, David Christopher Kubajak, Steven Johnson
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Publication number: 20140278109Abstract: A single beam frequency modulated continuous wave radar for clear air scatter (CAS) detection and method of monitoring clear air scatterers are provided. CAS monitoring capabilities, including the ability to estimate wind velocity and direction, are obtained using data from a single defined width beam of energy that instead of being averaged is sampled at discrete time steps over a range of altitudes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: LOGLINEAR GROUP, LLCInventors: Mark Henderson, MARSHALL BRADLEY
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Publication number: 20140010881Abstract: Iodine-containing germicidal compositions are disclosed that remain physically stable for extended storage periods with little to no iodine complexing agent being present. The compositions employ a mixture of emollients, such as glycerin and ethoxylanolin, to create a composition that in certain embodiments presents a cloudy or emulsion-like appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: DELAVAL HOLDING ABInventor: Mark Henderson
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Publication number: 20130321200Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring wind speed and direction in clear air conditions using a wide band Doppler radar in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a wide band Doppler radar system includes an antenna assembly includes at least one transmit antenna and at least one receive antenna; a transceiver connected to the antenna assembly configured to transmit a radar beam includes a transmit signal on a Ka-band carrier frequency and receive a backscattered radar beam includes a carrier frequency that is frequency shifted relative to the transmitted Ka-band carrier frequency of the backscattered radar beam; a data acquisition system connected to the transceiver configured to estimate a wind velocity vector by calculating a Doppler shift between at least one transmitted radar beam and at least one received backscattered radar beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: LogLinear Group, LLCInventors: Mark Henderson, Marshall Bradley
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Patent number: 8577713Abstract: Disclosed herein is an integrated method and system for managing human resources. Specifically, the method and system integrates several processes (e.g., a process for developing a strategy and particularly for developing a set of rules on how human resources will be managed and sourced, a process for developing a long-term strategic plan for sourcing human resources to satisfy demands, a process for developing a near-term operational plan recommending individual human resources be used to satisfy selected demands, a process for selecting and assigning individual resources to specific engagements, etc.). Thus, the method operates through a spectrum of time horizons from the strategic to real time, providing a coherent and cohesive system for matching supply to demand based on the priorities of the business as represented through the set of rules.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Mark A. Henderson, Thomas E. Carr, Brian T. Eck, Philip J. Garofolo, Mark A. Weber
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Patent number: 8275677Abstract: A storage medium for resolving demand and supply imbalances is provided. The storage medium includes machine-readable computer program code and instructions for causing a computer to implement a method. The method includes identifying an excess component inventory liability or constraint in supply capability for an end product by matching current buying patterns for the end product against inventory liability and supply capability based on a previous demand forecast. Where excess component inventory liability exists, the method includes: refocusing the excess component inventory liability by determining alternative end products that use components identified in the excess component inventory liability; and executing sales activities for enticing sales of the alternative end products.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Edward W. Armstrong, Brian T. Eck, Mark A. Henderson, Daniel J. Peters, Howard K. Porter, Linda L. Scheib, Elizabeth C. Szymanowicz
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Patent number: 8214268Abstract: A system for resolving demand and supply imbalances includes a supply liability reduction process (SLRP) executable upon identifying an excess component inventory liability. The SLRP includes: a procurement and development assessment sub-process that represents a greatest magnitude of liability; a liability council assessment sub-process that represents a magnitude of liability less than that of the procurement and development assessment sub-process; a sales activities sub-process that represents a magnitude of liability less than that of the liability council assessment sub-process; and a liability write-off sub-process that represents a magnitude of liability less than that of the sales activities sub-process. The SLRP performs one or more sub-processes in an order of the magnitude of liability.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: International Bussiness Machines CorporationInventors: Edward W. Armstrong, Brian T. Eck, Mark A. Henderson, Daniel J. Peters, Howard K. Porter, Linda L. Scheib, Elizabeth C. Szymanowicz
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Publication number: 20120152829Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating wastewater, and includes capturing carbon dioxide and oxygen produced during treatment of the wastewater by a wastewater treatment system, and using the captured carbon dioxide and oxygen to promote the growth of algae contained within the wastewater treatment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: Kellogg Brown & Root LLCInventors: Garry Mark Henderson, Thomas Blair Connor
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Patent number: 8186081Abstract: Torsion control devices for use in an article of footwear are disclosed. An article of footwear comprises: a sole having a forefoot portion and a rearfoot portion; and a torsion element disposed in the sole, wherein the torsion element allows the forefoot portion to rotate in a first direction relative to the rearfoot portion and restricts rotation of the forefoot portion relative to the rearfoot portion in a second direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: adidas International Marketing B.V.Inventors: C. Griffin Wilson, III, Gerd R. Manz, Mark A. Henderson, Robert Leimer, Timothy K. Robinson, Franz G. Rott, Darren M. Wood
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Patent number: 8178670Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method that efficiently produces (6R)-tetrahydrobiopterin of Formula I in high yield and purity. The method includes the step of hydrolyzing diacetylbiopterin to biopterin under basic conditions in a biphasic mixture comprising an organic phase and an aqueous phase. After substantially complete hydrolysis of diacetylbiopterin, the aqueous phase containing biopterin can be separated from the organic phase containing most of the organic impurities, which avoids the time-consuming step of isolating biopterin as a solid. The aqueous solution containing biopterin is stereoselectively hydrogenated to (6R)-tetrahydrobiopterin under basic conditions and high hydrogen pressure in the presence of a metal catalyst (e.g., a platinum catalyst). To improve the purification of an acid addition salt of (6R)-tetrahydrobiopterin (e.g., (6R)-tetrahydrobiopterin dihydrochloride), any residual salts (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.Inventors: Mark Henderson, Steven Jungles, Gabriele Roidl, Robert Baffi, Adriano Indolese, Christian Müller, Philipp Schmidt, Stefan Kaiser
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Patent number: 8003126Abstract: The present invention is directed to a stable solid formulations of tetrahydrobiopterin, processes for producing them, and treatment methods using such formulations.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2005Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc.Inventors: Steven Jungles, Mark Henderson, Victoria Sluzky, Robert Baffi
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Patent number: 7870041Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a method and storage medium for integrating forecasting and replenishment activities for a networked supply chain including an enterprise and at least one supplier. The method comprises receiving a demand forecast for a first manufacturing cycle from the enterprise, performing a hub inventory assessment, performing a capability assessment, and transmitting a commitment response to the enterprise based upon the demand forecast, the results of the hub inventory assessment, and the results of the capability assessment. The demand forecast is utilized to manage hub inventory for use in a second manufacturing cycle. Other embodiments include a storage medium for implementing the invention.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2002Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Mark A. Henderson, Thomas A. Jobson, Jr., Michael P. Murray
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Publication number: 20100223091Abstract: Disclosed herein is an integrated method and system for managing human resources. Specifically, the method and system integrates several processes (e.g., a process for developing a strategy and particularly for developing a set of rules on how human resources will be managed and sourced, a process for developing a long-term strategic plan for sourcing human resources to satisfy demands, a process for developing a near-term operational plan recommending individual human resources be used to satisfy selected demands, a process for selecting and assigning individual resources to specific engagements, etc.). Thus, the method operates through a spectrum of time horizons from the strategic to real time, providing a coherent and cohesive system for matching supply to demand based on the priorities of the business as represented through the set of rules.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Mark A. Henderson, Thomas E. Carr, Brian T. Eck, Philip J. Garofolo, Mark E. Weber
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Patent number: 7788180Abstract: Disclosed herein is an integrated method and system for managing human resources. Specifically, the method and system integrates several processes (e.g., a process for developing a strategy and particularly for developing a set of rules on how human resources will be managed and sourced, a process for developing a long-term strategic plan for sourcing human resources to satisfy demands, a process for developing a near-term operational plan recommending individual human resources be used to satisfy selected demands, a process for selecting and assigning individual resources to specific engagements, etc.). Thus, the method operates through a spectrum of time horizons from the strategic to real time, providing a coherent and cohesive system for matching supply to demand based on the priorities of the business as represented through the set of rules.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2005Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Mark A. Henderson, Thomas E. Carr, Brian T. Eck, Philip J. Garofolo, Mark A. Weber
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Patent number: 7783534Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a method, system, and storage medium for resolving demand and supply imbalances. The method comprises identifying at least one excess component inventory liability or constraint in supply capability for an end product by matching current buying patterns for the end product against inventory liability and supply capability based on a previous demand forecast. Where excess component inventory liability exists the method refocuses the excess component inventory liability by determining alternative end products that use components identified in the excess component inventory liability; and executes sales activities for enticing sales of the alternative end products. Where constrained supply capability exists, the method determines alternative end products that are functionally equivalent to those identified in the constrained supply capability; and executes sales activities for enticing sales of functionally equivalent alternative end products.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Edward W. Armstrong, Brian T. Eck, Mark A. Henderson, Daniel J. Peters, Howard K. Porter, Linda L. Scheib, Elizabeth C. Szymanowicz