Patents by Inventor Mark Erickson

Mark Erickson 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: 10242202
    Abstract: A computer implemented method includes processing a deterministic factual graph to produce superfacts. The deterministic factual graph has deterministic factual graph leaf nodes individually resolving facts to discrete-valued outcomes and parent nodes of the deterministic factual graph leaf nodes resolving the discrete-valued outcomes to superfacts. Each superfact is a qualitative characterization summarizing discrete-valued outcomes. A stochastic factual graph is processed to produce a risk inference measure. The stochastic factual graph has stochastic factual graph leaf nodes incorporating the facts or superfacts. The stochastic factual graph is a Bayesian network where each stochastic factual graph node, except for a base node, is associated with a probability function, and edges between stochastic factual graph nodes represent conditional dependencies. The risk inference measure is compared to an escalation threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Respond Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Erickson, Christopher Calvert, Nick Gilligan, Pramod G. Joisha, Mitchell Webb
  • Patent number: 10174869
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present clamps include a first clamp portion having a first end defining a recess and a second end configured to be coupled to a first structure, a second clamp portion having a first end configured to be coupled to a second structure and a second end configured to be received in the recess of the first clamp portion, and a shear pin configured to secure the second clamp portion relative to the first clamp portion. Some embodiments include a retaining member disposed in the recess. In some embodiments, the recess and/or retaining member is configured to resist shearing of the shear pin if a force is applied to the second clamp portion in a first direction, but not if the force is applied in a second direction. In some embodiments, the first direction is substantially parallel with, but opposite to, the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: AMERIFORGE GROUP INC.
    Inventors: Mark Erickson, Jason Bludau, Jack Webb
  • Publication number: 20180306007
    Abstract: This disclosure includes embodiments of a subsea open standard (SOS) control system and methods of operating and expanding the same that are suitable for controlling subsea production equipment directly from a topsides master control station (MCS). For example, this disclosure includes a network using an open and non-propriety networking protocol to send and receive control commands directly between the MCS and a subsea networked end device having a unique network address via a subsea network router module (SRM).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Darren MORRISON, Mark ERICKSON
  • Publication number: 20170204997
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present clamps include a first clamp portion having a first end defining a recess and a second end configured to be coupled to a first structure, a second clamp portion having a first end configured to be coupled to a second structure and a second end configured to be received in the recess of the first clamp portion, and a shear pin configured to secure the second clamp portion relative to the first clamp portion. Some embodiments include a retaining member disposed in the recess. In some embodiments, the recess and/or retaining member is configured to resist shearing of the shear pin if a force is applied to the second clamp portion in a first direction, but not if the force is applied in a second direction. In some embodiments, the first direction is substantially parallel with, but opposite to, the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Erickson, Jason Bludau, Jack Webb
  • Patent number: 9668439
    Abstract: The invention overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art by providing methods for marker assisted selection to create plants of a soybean variety that exhibit a mid/low linolenic acid content with a commercially significant yield and an agronomically elite phenotype. The invention also provides derivatives and plant parts of these plants. Further provided by the invention are methods for the use of these plants. The invention is significant in that oil with decreased linolenic acid exhibits numerous beneficial characteristics yet prior art varieties with decreased linolenic acid also exhibited decreased yield and poor agronomic quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Kunsheng Wu, Paul McLaird, Joseph Byrum, Robert Reiter, Mark Erickson
  • Publication number: 20150096075
    Abstract: The invention overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art by providing methods for marker assisted selection to create plants of a soybean variety that exhibit a mid/low linolenic acid content with a commercially significant yield and an agronomically elite phenotype. The invention also provides derivatives and plant parts of these plants. Further provided by the invention are methods for the use of these plants. The invention is significant in that oil with decreased linolenic acid exhibits numerous beneficial characteristics yet prior art varieties with decreased linolenic acid also exhibited decreased yield and poor agronomic quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Kunsheng Wu, Paul Mclaird, Joseph Byrum, Robert Reiter, Mark Erickson
  • Patent number: 8901375
    Abstract: The invention overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art by providing methods for marker assisted selection to create plants of a soybean variety that exhibit a mid/low linolenic acid content with a commercially significant yield and an agronomically elite phenotype. The invention also provides derivatives and plant parts of these plants. Further provided by the invention are methods for the use of these plants. The invention is significant in that oil with decreased linolenic acid exhibits numerous beneficial characteristics yet prior art varieties with decreased linolenic acid also exhibited decreased yield and poor agronomic quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Kunsheng Wu, Paul McLaird, Joseph Byrum, Robert Reiter, Mark Erickson
  • Publication number: 20140289909
    Abstract: The invention overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art by providing plants of a soybean variety that exhibit high seed protein and protein plus oil in combination with high yield. The invention also provides derivatives and plant parts of these plants. Further provided by the invention are methods for the use of these plants. The invention is significant in that oil and protein are important agronomic characteristics, but the value of these traits is diminished or eliminated when coupled with decreased yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Joseph R. Byrum, Mark A. Erickson, Thomas Horejsi, Richard A. Leitz, Andrew D. Nickell, E. Hamer Paschal
  • Patent number: 8792334
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for managing and selectively distributing routing information in a routing node are disclosed. In one implementation, a method for selectively distributing routing information in a routing node includes organizing internal signaling resources are organized so as to facilitate the efficient mapping of signaling system 7 (SS7) message transfer part (MTP) signaling protocol attributes to Internet protocol (IP)-based signaling resources. A routing status information sharing hierarchy is defined, which enables routing status information to be efficiently shared among members of a signaling mateset group. Members of a signaling mateset replicate and distribute SS7 MTP network management information across non-MTP signaling connections, such as IP connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Tekelec Global, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Craig, Mark A. Erickson, Mark E. Kanode, Seetharaman Khadri
  • Publication number: 20130297468
    Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure facilitate tracking time. In some embodiments, the method obtains first time information. The first time information can be obtained via a timer embedded in an application executing on a first device. The method may associate the first time information with a first task identifier and generate a timesheet based on the associated first time information, which may include a unique indication of the first task identifier. The method may display the generated timesheet on a display of a mobile device. The method may modify the generated timesheet to include a second time information, which may correspond to a second task identifier. The timesheet can be modified via the mobile device touch interface. The method may display the modified timesheet with a unique indication of the second task identifier. The method may submit, via the mobile device, the timesheet to a time tracker server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Mark Hirsch, Mark Erickson, Melissa Phillips
  • Patent number: 8378170
    Abstract: The invention overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art by providing methods for marker assisted selection to create plants of a soybean variety that exhibit a mid/low linolenic acid content with a commercially significant yield and an agronomically elite phenotype. The invention also provides derivatives and plant parts of these plants. Further provided by the invention are methods for the use of these plants. The invention is significant in that oil with decreased linolenic acid exhibits numerous beneficial characteristics yet prior art varieties with decreased linolenic acid also exhibited decreased yield and poor agronomic quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Kunsheng Wu, Paul McLaird, Joseph Byrum, Robert Reiter, Mark Erickson
  • Publication number: 20120218915
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for managing and selectively distributing routing information in a routing node are disclosed. In one implementation, a method for selectively distributing routing information in a routing node includes organizing internal signaling resources are organized so as to facilitate the efficient mapping of signaling system 7 (SS7) message transfer part (MTP) signaling protocol attributes to Internet protocol (IP)-based signaling resources. A routing status information sharing hierarchy is defined, which enables routing status information to be efficiently shared among members of a signaling mateset group. Members of a signaling mateset replicate and distribute SS7 MTP network management information across non-MTP signaling connections, such as IP connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Craig, Mark A. Erickson, Mark E. Kanode, Seetharaman Khadri
  • Publication number: 20120217179
    Abstract: A toolkit that is specifically engineered for consumer indoor residential use. This toolkit case is designed to be sturdy but non-marring to sensitive interior finishes with a selection of tools limited to those appropriate for common interior maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Clark Harry, Tiffany Koepke, Mark Erickson
  • Patent number: 8179885
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for managing and selectively distributing routing information in a routing node are disclosed. In one implementation, a method for selectively distributing routing information in a routing node includes organizing internal signaling resources are organized so as to facilitate the efficient mapping of signaling system 7 (SS7) message transfer part (MTP) signaling protocol attributes to Internet protocol (IP)-based signaling resources. A routing status information sharing hierarchy is defined, which enables routing status information to be efficiently shared among members of a signaling mateset group. Members of a signaling mateset replicate and distribute SS7 MTP network management information across non-MTP signaling connections, such as IP connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Tekelec
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Craig, Mark A. Erickson, Mark E. Kanode, Seetharaman Khadri
  • Publication number: 20120028255
    Abstract: The invention overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art by providing methods for marker assisted selection to create plants of a soybean variety that exhibit a mid/low linolenic acid content with a commercially significant yield and an agronomically elite phenotype. The invention also provides derivatives and plant parts of these plants. Further provided by the invention are methods for the use of these plants. The invention is significant in that oil with decreased linolenic acid exhibits numerous beneficial characteristics yet prior art varieties with decreased linolenic acid also exhibited decreased yield and poor agronomic quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Kunsheng Wu, Paul McLaird, Joseph Byrum, Robert Reiter, Mark Erickson
  • Patent number: 8013217
    Abstract: The invention overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art by providing methods for marker assisted selection to create plants of a soybean variety that exhibit a mid/low linolenic acid content with a commercially significant yield and an agronomically elite phenotype. The invention also provides derivatives and plant parts of these plants. Further provided by the invention are methods for the use of these plants. The invention is significant in that oil with decreased linolenic acid exhibits numerous beneficial characteristics yet prior art varieties with decreased linolenic acid also exhibited decreased yield and poor agronomic quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Kunsheng Wu, Paul McLaird, Joseph Byrum, Robert Reiter, Mark Erickson
  • Publication number: 20110191916
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, as it pertains to the soybean plant, Glycine max L. More specifically, the invention relates to soybean plants capable of producing seed with total oil level in excess of 23% wherein the plant comprises one or more transgenic trait, as well as to non-transgenic or transgenic soybean plants capable of producing seed with total oil level in excess of 26%. Plant parts including seeds are also provided, as well as methods for producing food, feed, fuel, industrial products, protein products, and oil products. Methods of detection of high oil seeds are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Mark A. Erickson, Thomas Horejsi, Joseph R. Byrum, Donghong Pei
  • Patent number: 7941459
    Abstract: System and method for exporting single-instance data. A computer system includes a host configured to select a dataset having a first attribute and convey a request to a catalog to export the dataset. The first attribute is a data selection identifying a source of the dataset and a point in time at which data objects were sent from the data selection to the single-instance storage pool. The catalog identifies data objects whose attributes match the first attribute and conveys a request to a single-instance storage pool to retrieve the data objects. In response, the single-instance storage pool associates data segments with each of the data objects, re-assembles each of the data objects from its associated data segments, and conveys the re-assembled data objects to the catalog. The catalog converts the received re-assembled data objects into the dataset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Symantec Corporation
    Inventor: Mark Erickson
  • Patent number: 7880062
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 4568207. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 4568207. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 4568207 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 4568207 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Charlotte Sartell, Mark Erickson
  • Patent number: D735993
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Tiffany's Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Koepke, Mark Erickson, Harry Clark