Patents by Inventor Mark Anton

Mark Anton 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: 12265870
    Abstract: Disclosed are combination radio frequency identification (RFID) and electronic article surveillance (EAS) tags and methods of producing such tags. The claimed method is characterized by feeding a first plurality of first type inlays and a second plurality of second type inlays into a laminating machine, wherein each of the first and second type inlays are formed on first and second substrates, respectively; laminating the first type inlays to the second type inlays, thereby forming a plurality of pairs of the first and second type inlays, each of the pairs comprising an RFID inlay and an EAS inlay, wherein the RFID inlay and the EAS inlay of each pair are functionally independent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: SML Intelligent Inventory Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Yichang Liu, Mohammed Ramzan, Mark Anton Abraham
  • Patent number: 12234465
    Abstract: Genetically modified microorganisms that have the ability to convert carbon substrates into chemical products such as isobutanol are disclosed. For example, genetically modified methanotrophs that are capable of generating isobutanol at high titers from a methane source are disclosed. Methods of making these genetically modified microorganisms and methods of using them are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: PRECIGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey David Orth, Louis A. Clark, Lily Yuin Chao, Na My Trinh, Christopher Cheyney Farwell, Xinhua Zhao, Matthias Helmut Schmalisch, Grayson Thomas Wawrzyn, Xuezhi Li, Mark Anton Held, Kevin Lee Dietzel, James Kealey
  • Publication number: 20250027093
    Abstract: Genetically modified microorganisms that have the ability to convert carbon substrates into chemical products such as 2,3-BDO; 1,4-BDO; isobutyraldehyde; isobutanol; 1-butanol; n-butanol; ethanol; fatty alcohols; and fatty acid methyl ester are disclosed. For example, genetically modified methanotrophs that are capable of generating 2,3-BDO; 1,4-BDO; isobutyraldehyde; isobutanol; 1-butanol; n-butanol; ethanol; fatty alcohols; and fatty acid methyl ester at high titers from a methane source are disclosed. Methods of making these genetically modified microorganisms and methods of using them are also disclosed. These microorganisms and methods make use of molecular switches to regulate gene expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Applicant: PRECIGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Anton HELD, Xinhua ZHAO, Lily Yuin CHAO, Na TRINH, James KEALEY, Kevin Lee DIETZEL
  • Patent number: 12091667
    Abstract: Genetically modified microorganisms that have the ability to convert carbon substrates into chemical products such as 2,3-BDO; 1,4-BDO; isobutyraldehyde; isobutanol; 1-butanol; n-butanol; ethanol; fatty alcohols; and fatty acid methyl ester are disclosed. For example, genetically modified methanotrophs that are capable of generating 2,3-BDO; 1,4-BDO; isobutyraldehyde; isobutanol; 1-butanol; n-butanol; ethanol; fatty alcohols; and fatty acid methyl ester at high titers from a methane source are disclosed. Methods of making these genetically modified microorganisms and methods of using them are also disclosed. These microorganisms and methods make use of molecular switches to regulate gene expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: PRECIGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Anton Held, Xinhua Zhao, Lily Yuin Chao, Na Trinh, James Kealey, Kevin Lee Dietzel
  • Publication number: 20240263182
    Abstract: Genetically modified microorganisms that have the ability to convert carbon substrates into chemical products such as 2,3-BDO are disclosed. For example, genetically modified methanotrophs that are capable of generating 2,3-BDO at high titers from a methane source are disclosed. Methods of making these genetically modified microorganisms and methods of using them are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Applicant: PRECIGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Xinhua ZHAO, Mark Anton HELD, Tina HUYNH, Lily Yuin CHAO, Na TRINH, Matthias Helmut SCHMALISCH, Bryan YEH, James KEALEY, Kevin Lee DIETZEL
  • Patent number: 12016330
    Abstract: Container system and method for freezing (and subsequently thawing) a liquid such as a drug substance, such that all containers in a set have a uniform width, hence uniform freeze-path length, in the widthwise direction and perpendicular to major walls of the containers, irrespective of the particular length, height, and volumetric capacity of the various containers in the set. This leads to uniform freezing performance and thereby reduces cryoconcentration. The system also eliminates or reduces ice-bridging, and the potential for containers rupturing during freezing and thawing operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Charles Johnson, Anthony Flammino, Mark Anton Petrich, Scott McFeaters, John H. Roosa, Jr., Robert Ian Alpern, Joseph W. Locurcio, Matthew H. Flamm
  • Patent number: 11976553
    Abstract: A test tool attached to test string comprising a fluid conduit is deployed to a test position within a wellbore. The deployment includes hydraulically isolating a portion of the wellbore proximate the test tool to form an isolation zone containing the test position. A fluid inflow test is performed within the isolation zone and an initial formation property and a fluid property are determined based on the fluid inflow test. A fluid injection test is performed within the isolation zone including applying an injection fluid through the test string into the isolation zone, wherein the flow rate or pressure of the injection fluid application is determined based, at least in part, on the at least one of the formation property and fluid property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Anton Proett, Christopher Michael Jones, Michel Joseph LeBlanc, Anthony Herman van Zuilekom, Mehdi Alipour Kallehbasti
  • Patent number: 11939584
    Abstract: Genetically modified microorganisms that have the ability to convert carbon substrates into chemical products such as 2,3-BDO are disclosed. For example, genetically modified methanotrophs that are capable of generating 2,3-BDO at high titers from a methane source are disclosed. Methods of making these genetically modified microorganisms and methods of using them are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: PRECIGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Xinhua Zhao, Mark Anton Held, Tina Huynh, Lily Yuin Chao, Na Trinh, Matthias Helmut Schmalisch, Bryan Yeh, James Kealey, Kevin Lee Dietzel
  • Patent number: 11849763
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to battery modules for electronic inhalation devices, namely electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices with superior performance and user control over device variables. In some instances, the present device is configured to properly interpret the attached atomizer's electrical resistance and subsequently calibrate the proper electrical output. This prevents the device from overheating the coil and producing temperatures that will degrade the expected liquids. Further, the user may be able to input a code for the corresponding “flash points” of the intended liquid to determine the optimum output for both delivery of compounds formulated and for the proper temperature range of the device. In other embodiments, the device is configured to interface with an electronic device such as a smart phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Inventor: Mark Anton
  • Publication number: 20230244898
    Abstract: Disclosed are combination radio frequency identification (RFID) and electronic article surveillance (EAS) tags and methods of producing such tags. The claimed method is characterized by feeding a first plurality of first type inlays and a second plurality of second type inlays into a laminating machine, wherein each of the first and second type inlays are formed on first and second substrates, respectively; laminating the first type inlays to the second type inlays, thereby forming a plurality of pairs of the first and second type inlays, each of the pairs comprising an RFID inlay and an EAS inlay, wherein the RFID inlay and the EAS inlay of each pair are functionally independent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: SML Intelligent Inventory Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Yichang Liu, Mohammed Ramzan, Mark Anton Abraham
  • Publication number: 20230203945
    Abstract: A test tool attached to test string comprising a fluid conduit is deployed to a test position within a wellbore. The deployment includes hydraulically isolating a portion of the wellbore proximate the test tool to form an isolation zone containing the test position. A fluid inflow test is performed within the isolation zone and an initial formation property and a fluid property are determined based on the fluid inflow test. A fluid injection test is performed within the isolation zone including applying an injection fluid through the test string into the isolation zone, wherein the flow rate or pressure of the injection fluid application is determined based, at least in part, on the at least one of the formation property and fluid property.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Anton Proett, Christopher Michael Jones, Michel Joseph LeBlanc, Anthony Herman van Zuilekom, Mehdi Alipour Kallehbasti
  • Patent number: 11610090
    Abstract: Disclosed are combination radio frequency identification (RFID) and electronic article surveillance (EAS) tags and methods of producing such tags using a converting machine. The method is characterized by feeding a first roll carrying first type inlays and a second roll carrying second type inlays into a converting machine; and, transferring, using the converting machine, the first type inlays to a surface of the second type inlays, thereby forming a two-layer tape carrying pairs of first and second type inlays, each of the pairs comprising an RFID inlay and an EAS inlay, wherein there is no overlap of an RFID antenna element of each RFID inlay and an EAS antenna element of a paired EAS inlay, and wherein the RFID inlay and the EAS inlay of each pair are functionally independent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: SML INTELLIGENT INVENTORY SOLUTIONS LLC
    Inventors: Yichang Liu, Mohammed Ramzan, Mark Anton Abraham
  • Patent number: 11603757
    Abstract: A test tool attached to test string comprising a fluid conduit is deployed to a test position within a wellbore. The deployment includes hydraulically isolating a portion of the wellbore proximate the test tool to form an isolation zone containing the test position. A fluid inflow test is performed within the isolation zone and an initial formation property and a fluid property are determined based on the fluid inflow test. A fluid injection test is performed within the isolation zone including applying an injection fluid through the test string into the isolation zone, wherein the flow rate or pressure of the injection fluid application is determined based, at least in part, on the at least one of the formation property and fluid property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Anton Proett, Christopher Michael Jones, Michel Joseph LeBlanc, Anthony Herman van Zuilekom, Mehdi Alipour Kallehbasti
  • Publication number: 20230051667
    Abstract: Genetically modified microorganisms that have the ability to convert carbon substrates into chemical products such as isobutanol are disclosed. For example, genetically modified methanotrophs that are capable of generating isobutanol at high titers from a methane source are disclosed. Methods of making these genetically modified microorganisms and methods of using them are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: PRECIGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey David ORTH, Louis A. CLARK, Lily Yuin CHAO, Na My TRINH, Christopher Cheyney FARWELL, Xinhua ZHAO, Matthias Helmut SCHMALISCH, Grayson Thomas WAWRZYN, Xuezhi LI, Mark Anton HELD, Kevin Lee DIETZEL, James KEALEY
  • Patent number: 11421235
    Abstract: Genetically modified microorganisms that have the ability to convert carbon substrates into multicarbon products. Methods of making these genetically modified microorganisms and methods of using them. Vectors encoding enzymes for use in converting carbon substrates into multicarbon products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: PRECIGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey David Orth, Louis A. Clark, Lily Yuin Chao, Na My Trinh, Christopher Cheyney Farwell, Xinhua Zhao, Matthias Helmut Schmalisch, Grayson Thomas Wawrzyn, Xuezhi Li, Mark Anton Held, Kevin Lee Dietzel, James Kealey
  • Publication number: 20220222502
    Abstract: Disclosed are combination radio frequency identification (RFID) and electronic article surveillance (EAS) tags and methods of producing such tags using a converting machine. The method is characterized by feeding a first roll carrying first type inlays and a second roll carrying second type inlays into a converting machine; and, transferring, using the converting machine, the first type inlays to a surface of the second type inlays, thereby forming a two-layer tape carrying pairs of first and second type inlays, each of the pairs comprising an RFID inlay and an EAS inlay, wherein there is no overlap of an RFID antenna element of each RFID inlay and an EAS antenna element of a paired EAS inlay, and wherein the RFID inlay and the EAS inlay of each pair are functionally independent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: SML Intelligent Inventory Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Yichang Liu, Mohammed Ramzan, Mark Anton Abraham
  • Publication number: 20220112506
    Abstract: Genetically modified microorganisms that have the ability to convert carbon substrates into chemical products such as 2,3-BDO; 1,4-BDO; isobutyraldehyde; isobutanol; 1-butanol; n-butanol; ethanol; fatty alcohols; and fatty acid methyl ester are disclosed. For example, genetically modified methanotrophs that are capable of generating 2,3-BDO; 1,4-BDO; isobutyraldehyde; isobutanol; 1-butanol; n-butanol; ethanol; fatty alcohols; and fatty acid methyl ester at high titers from a methane source are disclosed. Methods of making these genetically modified microorganisms and methods of using them are also disclosed. These microorganisms and methods make use of molecular switches to regulate gene expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: PRECIGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Anton HELD, Xinhua ZHAO, Lily Yuin CHAO, Na TRINH, James KEALEY, Kevin Lee DIETZEL
  • Publication number: 20220095610
    Abstract: Container system and method for freezing (and subsequently thawing) a liquid such as a drug substance, such that all containers in a set have a uniform width, hence uniform freeze-path length, in the widthwise direction and perpendicular to major walls of the containers, irrespective of the particular length, height, and volumetric capacity of the various containers in the set. This leads to uniform freezing performance and thereby reduces cryoconcentration. The system also eliminates or reduces ice-bridging, and the potential for containers rupturing during freezing and thawing operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Charles JOHNSON, Anthony FLAMMINO, Mark Anton PETRICH, Scott MCFEATERS, John H. ROOSA, JR., Robert Ian ALPERN, Joseph W. LOCURCIO, Matthew H. FLAMM
  • Publication number: 20220049259
    Abstract: Genetically modified microorganisms that have the ability to convert carbon substrates into chemical products such as 2,3-BDO are disclosed. For example, genetically modified methanotrophs that are capable of generating 2,3-BDO at high titers from a methane source are disclosed. Methods of making these genetically modified microorganisms and methods of using them are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: PRECIGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Xinhua ZHAO, Mark Anton HELD, Tina HUYNH, Lily Yuin CHAO, Na TRINH, Matthias Helmut SCHMALISCH, Bryan YEH, James KEALEY, Kevin Lee DIETZEL
  • Patent number: 11198877
    Abstract: Genetically modified microorganisms that have the ability to convert carbon substrates into chemical products such as 2,3-BDO; 1,4-BDO; isobutyraldehyde; isobutanol; 1-butanol; n-butanol; ethanol; fatty alcohols; and fatty acid methyl ester are disclosed. For example, genetically modified methanotrophs that are capable of generating 2,3-BDO; 1,4-BDO; isobutyraldehyde; isobutanol; 1-butanol; n-butanol; ethanol; fatty alcohols; and fatty acid methyl ester at high titers from a methane source are disclosed. Methods of making these genetically modified microorganisms and methods of using them are also disclosed. These microorganisms and methods make use of molecular switches to regulate gene expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: PRECIGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Anton Held, Xinhua Zhao, Lily Yuin Chao, Na Trinh, James Kealey, Kevin Lee Dietzel