Patents by Inventor Mark E. Darling

Mark E. Darling 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).

  • Publication number: 20250127674
    Abstract: An interface for moveably interconnecting a surgical table with a stationary gantry supporting a surgical robotic system is provided. The interface includes a collar portion, an actuator portion, and a locking portion. The collar portion is attached relative to a longitudinal cross-member of the surgical table via receipt of a portion of the longitudinal cross-member through the collar portion. The actuator portion is one of attached to the collar portion and attached to and/or supported by the gantry, and includes gearing operatively engaged to gearing attached to the longitudinal cross member. The locking portion is attached to and/or supported relative to the gantry, and includes a shoulder portion configured to contact an exterior surface of the collar portion, and at least one engagement portion moveable between a disengaged position and an engaged position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Inventors: Roy K. Lim, Katharine E. Darling, Mark C. Dace
  • Patent number: 12239584
    Abstract: An interface for moveably interconnecting a surgical table with a stationary gantry supporting a surgical robotic system is provided. The interface includes a collar portion, an actuator portion, and a locking portion. The collar portion is attached relative to a longitudinal cross-member of the surgical table via receipt of a portion of the longitudinal cross-member through the collar portion. The actuator portion is one of attached to the collar portion and attached to and/or supported by the gantry, and includes gearing operatively engaged to gearing attached to the longitudinal cross member. The locking portion is attached to and/or supported relative to the gantry, and includes a shoulder portion configured to contact an exterior surface of the collar portion, and at least one engagement portion moveable between a disengaged position and an engaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Roy K. Lim, Katharine E. Darling, Mark C. Dace
  • Publication number: 20230200339
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX164030 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX164030 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX164030 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided, and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX164030 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX164030 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164030, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164030 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: AGRIGENETICS, INC.
    Inventor: MARK E DARLING
  • Publication number: 20230200340
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX164018 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX164018 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX164018 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided, and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX164018 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX164018 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164018, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164018 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: AGRIGENETICS, INC.
    Inventor: MARK E. DARLING
  • Publication number: 20230200338
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX154012 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX154012 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX154012 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided, and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX154012 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX154012 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX154012, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX154012 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: AGRIGENETICS, INC.
    Inventor: MARK E DARLING
  • Publication number: 20230200337
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX163009 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX163009 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX163009 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided, and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX163009 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX163009 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX163009, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX163009 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: AGRIGENETICS, INC.
    Inventor: MARK E DARLING
  • Patent number: 11627717
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX145017 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX145017 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX145017 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX145017 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX145017 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX145017, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX145017 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Inventors: Mark E Darling, Tracy Engh, Kathleen Frost, Justin Valletta, Steven Wagner
  • Patent number: 11343997
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX176086 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX176086 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX176086 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX176086 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX176086 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX176086, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX176086 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Inventors: Mark E Darling, Tracy Engh, Kathleen Frost, Jonathan M Reich, Lindsey Rushford, Tim Schneider, Justin Valletta, Steven Wagner
  • Patent number: 11310990
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX164040 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX164040 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX164040 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX164040 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX164040 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164040, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164040 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Inventors: Mark E Darling, Tracy Engh, Kathleen Frost, Lindsey Rushford, Tim Schneider, Justin Valletta, Steven Wagner
  • Publication number: 20220110288
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX164041 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX164041 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX164041 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX164041 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX164041 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164041, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164041 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: AGRIGENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: MARK E DARLING, TRACY ENGH, KATHLEEN FROST, LINDSEY RUSHFORD, TIM SCHNEIDER, JUSTIN VALLETTA, STEVEN WAGNER
  • Publication number: 20220110289
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX176086 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX176086 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX176086 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX176086 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX176086 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX176086, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX176086 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: AGRIGENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: MARK E. DARLING, TRACY ENGH, KATHLEEN FROST, JONATHAN M. REICH, LINDSEY RUSHFORD, TIM SCHNEIDER, JUSTIN VALLETTA, STEVEN WAGNER
  • Publication number: 20220110286
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX145017 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX145017 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX145017 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX145017 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX145017 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX145017, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX145017 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: AGRIGENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: MARK E DARLING, TRACY ENGH, KATHLEEN FROST, JUSTIN VALLETTA, STEVEN WAGNER
  • Publication number: 20220110287
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX164040 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX164040 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX164040 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX164040 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX164040 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164040, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164040 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: AGRIGENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: MARK E. DARLING, TRACY ENGH, KATHLEEN FROST, LINDSEY RUSHFORD, TIM SCHNEIDER, JUSTIN VALLETTA, STEVEN WAGNER
  • Patent number: 11291180
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX164041 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX164041 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX164041 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX164041 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX164041 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164041, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164041 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Inventors: Mark E Darling, Tracy Engh, Kathleen Frost, Lindsey Rushford, Tim Schneider, Justin Valletta, Steven Wagner
  • Patent number: 11252925
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX144028 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX144028 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX144028 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX144028 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX144028 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX144028, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX144028 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Inventors: Mark E Darling, Tracy Engh
  • Patent number: 11252926
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX134014 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX134014 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX134014 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX134014 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX134014 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX134014, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX134014 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Inventors: Mark E Darling, Tracy Engh, Kathleen Frost, Justin Valletta, Steven Wagner
  • Patent number: 10820564
    Abstract: Disclosed are alfalfa varieties with low or reduced lignin content, including an alfalfa seed designated CW 096043 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122473, an alfalfa seed designated CW 103009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122475, an alfalfa seed designated CW 099079 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122474, an alfalfa seed designated CW 090075 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122471, an alfalfa seed designated CW 054004 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122470, an alfalfa seed designated CW 093009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122472, and an alfalfa seed designated CW 104015 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122476.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Inventors: Jonathan M Reich, David W Johnson, Mark E Darling, Tracy A Engh
  • Patent number: 10820563
    Abstract: Disclosed are alfalfa varieties with low or reduced lignin content, including an alfalfa seed designated CW 096043 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122473, an alfalfa seed designated CW 103009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122475, an alfalfa seed designated CW 099079 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122474, an alfalfa seed designated CW 090075 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122471, an alfalfa seed designated CW 054004 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122470, an alfalfa seed designated CW 093009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122472, and an alfalfa seed designated CW 104015 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122476.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Inventors: Jonathan M Reich, David W Johnson, Mark E Darling, Tracy A Engh
  • Publication number: 20200154666
    Abstract: Disclosed are alfalfa varieties with low or reduced lignin content, including an alfalfa seed designated CW 096043 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122473, an alfalfa seed designated CW 103009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122475, an alfalfa seed designated CW 099079 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122474, an alfalfa seed designated CW 090075 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122471, an alfalfa seed designated CW 054004 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122470, an alfalfa seed designated CW 093009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122472, and an alfalfa seed designated CW 104015 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122476.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Alforex Seeds LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Reich, David W. Johnson, Mark E. Darling, Tracy A. Engh
  • Publication number: 20200154667
    Abstract: Disclosed are alfalfa varieties with low or reduced lignin content, including an alfalfa seed designated CW 096043 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122473, an alfalfa seed designated CW 103009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122475, an alfalfa seed designated CW 099079 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122474, an alfalfa seed designated CW 090075 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122471, an alfalfa seed designated CW 054004 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122470, an alfalfa seed designated CW 093009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122472, and an alfalfa seed designated CW 104015 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122476.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Alforex Seeds LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Reich, David W. Johnson, Mark E. Darling, Tracy A. Engh