Patents by Inventor Mark Rodgers
Mark Rodgers 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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Publication number: 20240099256Abstract: The present disclosure provides alfalfa plants exhibiting broad spectrum resistance to Race 1, Race 2, and Race 5 anthracnose. Such plants may comprise novel introgressed genomic regions associated with disease resistance from Race 1, Race 2, and Race 5 anthracnose. In certain aspects, compositions, including novel polymorphic markers and methods for producing, breeding, identifying, and selecting plants or germplasm with a disease resistance phenotype are provided. Also provided are alfalfa varieties designated as C0416C4164 and H0415C4114. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of alfalfa varieties C0416C4164 and H0415C4114. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of alfalfa varieties C0416C4164 and H0415C4114, and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing alfalfa variety C0416C4164 or H0415C4114 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Charles A. Rodgers, Mark H. McCaslin, David D. Witte, Julie Chiu-Lee Ho, John Nicholas Cameron
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Patent number: 10191621Abstract: Presenting a list of personalized strings to a user in response to the user's interaction with a single key of a keyboard. Interaction of a user with a single key of a keyboard is detected. Responsive to detecting the user interaction at the single keyboard key, a string type associated with the user interaction is identified. One or more personalized strings that are associated with the user and that are of the identified string type are also identified. A list of strings with the one or more personalized strings of the string type associated with the user interaction is then populated. The populated list of strings is then presented, wherein each string of the list of strings comprises a user-selectable element.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Mark Rodger Rideout, Ana Isabel A. N. Ribeiro Alberts, Andrew Stuart Glass, Jan-Kristian Markiewicz
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Publication number: 20170315679Abstract: Presenting a list of personalized strings to a user in response to the user's interaction with a single key of a keyboard. Interaction of a user with a single key of a keyboard is detected. Responsive to detecting the user interaction at the single keyboard key, a string type associated with the user interaction is identified. One or more personalized strings that are associated with the user and that are of the identified string type are also identified. A list of strings with the one or more personalized strings of the string type associated with the user interaction is then populated. The populated list of strings is then presented, wherein each string of the list of strings comprises a user-selectable element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Mark Rodger Rideout, Ana Isabel A. N. Ribeiro Alberts, Andrew Stuart Glass, Jan-Kristian Markiewicz
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Publication number: 20150086597Abstract: A copper or copper alloy product is provided, as well as a process for manufacturing a copper or copper alloy product. The product may include copper or copper alloy containing a minimum of 60% copper. The product may include an antimicrobial copper, such as, for example, the antimicrobial copper identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The product may include, but is not limited to, for example, MD-Cu29™ antimicrobial copper or copper alloy. The antimicrobial copper or copper alloy which contains an antimicrobial touch surface should effectively kill bacteria within about two hours of exposure to the bacteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Joseph MALLAK, Lynn TILTON, John R. LINTON, JR., Stephanie BRICKNER, Amy MILLER, Mark RODGERS, Christina ACORS
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Patent number: 7765035Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for using 802.11 based wireless protocols in various energy management applications wherein a host controller uses various types of communication networks to distribute information to an on-premise processor that in turn uses 802.11 based wireless protocols to communicate with various types of end devices, such as utility meters. Various forms of communication are defined between the end device, the on-premise processor, and the energy management host for accomplishing power load control, including determining when to activate or deactivate a load, requesting permission to activate a load, reading usage data, activating or deactivating a meter, and determining rate schedules. A flexible scheme allows control to be shifted to be resident in various entities. The architecture is applicable not only for power load control, but other control type and metering devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2008Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: SmartSynch, Inc.Inventor: Mark Rodgers
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Patent number: 7451019Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for using 802.11 based wireless protocols in various energy management applications wherein a host controller uses various types of communication networks to distribute information to an on-premise processor that in turn uses 802.11 based wireless protocols to communicate with various types of end devices, such as utility meters. Various forms of communication are defined between the end device, the on-premise processor, and the energy management host for accomplishing power load control, including determining when to activate or deactivate a load, requesting permission to activate a load, reading usage data, activating or deactivating a meter, and determining rate schedules. A flexible scheme allows control to be shifted to be resident in various entities. The architecture is applicable not only for power load control, but other control type and metering devices.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2008Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: SmartSynch, Inc.Inventor: Mark Rodgers
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Publication number: 20080021731Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for monitoring patient support exiting and initiating a response to prevent or mitigate harm. One ore more cameras provide a video data stream of a patient resting on a bed, chair, wheelchair, gurney, recliner or other support. A computer system analyses the video data stream and determines the location and/or movements of the patient relative to a fixed reference (e.g., the support). A profile containing personalized support exiting data for the patient is used to accurately predict support exiting. Intervention to prevent or mitigate harm in the event support exiting is detected may include an alarm, audio/visual communication and/or direct physical intervention. Patient profiles can be updated in response to observed behavior to better predict support exiting.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: Valence Broadband, Inc.Inventor: Mark Rodgers
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Publication number: 20080015903Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are used in monitoring patients, staff, assets and visitors at a facility, initiating a response to prevent or mitigate harm, and assess and ensure overall quality and performance, and refine individual patient, staff and visitor profiles. A plurality of sensors throughout the facility provide multiple data streams relating to the locations of patients relative to at least one of caregivers, assets, other patients, visitors or one or more fixed locations. A computer system analyses the data stream and determines the location and/or movements of the patients relative to the caregivers, assets, other patients, visitors and/or fixed locations. A profile containing individual data for the patient is used to accurately detect events, including actionable events, ensure completion of prescribed care, assess patient wellness, and, in some cases, provide tailored patient specific responses to detected events.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: Valence Broadband, Inc.Inventor: Mark Rodgers
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Publication number: 20070288263Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are used in monitoring patients, staff, assets and visitors at a facility, initiating a response to prevent or mitigate harm, and assess and ensure overall quality and performance, and refine individual patient, staff and visitor profiles. A plurality of sensors throughout the facility provide multiple data streams relating to the locations of patients relative to at least one of caregivers, assets, other patients, visitors or one or more fixed locations. A computer system analyses the data stream and determines the location and/or movements of the patients relative to the caregivers, assets, other patients, visitors and/or fixed locations. A profile containing individual data for the patient is used to accurately detect events, including actionable events, ensure completion of prescribed care, assess patient wellness, and, in some cases, provide tailored patient specific responses to detected events.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2007Publication date: December 13, 2007Applicant: Valence Broadband, Inc.Inventor: Mark Rodgers
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Publication number: 20070162304Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are used in monitoring patients, staff, assets and visitors at a facility, initiating a response to prevent or mitigate harm, and assess and ensure overall quality and performance, and refine individual patient, staff and visitor profiles. A plurality of sensors throughout the facility provide multiple data streams relating to the locations of patients relative to at least one of caregivers, assets, other patients, visitors or one or more fixed locations. A computer system analyses the data stream and determines the location and/or movements of the patients relative to the caregivers, assets, other patients, visitors and/or fixed locations. A profile containing individual data for the patient is used to accurately detect events, including actionable events, ensure completion of prescribed care, assess patient wellness, and, in some cases, provide tailored patient specific responses to detected events.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: Valence Broadband, Inc.Inventor: Mark Rodgers
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Publication number: 20070136102Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are used in monitoring patients, staff, assets and visitors at a facility, initiating a response to prevent or mitigate harm, and assess and ensure overall quality and performance, and refine individual patient, staff and visitor profiles. A plurality of sensors throughout the facility provide multiple data streams relating to the locations of patients relative to at least one of caregivers, assets, other patients, visitors or one or more fixed locations. A computer system analyses the data stream and determines the location and/or movements of the patients relative to the caregivers, assets, other patients, visitors and/or fixed locations. A profile containing individual data for the patient is used to accurately detect events, including actionable events, ensure completion of prescribed care, assess patient wellness, and, in some cases, provide tailored patient specific responses to detected events.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2006Publication date: June 14, 2007Applicant: Valence Broadband, Inc.Inventor: Mark Rodgers
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Publication number: 20070132597Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for monitoring patient support exiting and initiating a response to prevent or mitigate harm. One ore more cameras provide a video data stream of a patient resting on a bed, chair, wheelchair, gurney, recliner or other support. A computer system analyses the video data stream and determines the location and/or movements of the patient relative to a fixed reference (e.g., the support). A profile containing personalized support exiting data for the patient is used to accurately predict support exiting. Intervention to prevent or mitigate harm in the event support exiting is detected may include an alarm, audio/visual communication and/or direct physical intervention. Patient profiles can be updated in response to observed behavior to better predict support exiting.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2006Publication date: June 14, 2007Applicant: Valence Broadband, Inc.Inventor: Mark Rodgers
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Publication number: 20060276298Abstract: A method and apparatus for locking a bearing adjuster to a combined differential carrier and bearing cap is provided. In one embodiment of the invention, a locking device extends through the bearing cap to the bearing adjuster to deform threads on the bearing adjuster to lock the bearing adjuster to the combined differential carrier and bearing cap. In another embodiment of the invention, a locking device extends through the bearing adjuster to deform on the combined differential carrier and bearing cap threads on the differential case to lock the bearing adjuster to the combined differential carrier and bearing cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2006Publication date: December 7, 2006Inventors: Mark Rodgers, Gary Turner, James Ziech
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Publication number: 20060184288Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for using 802.11 based wireless protocols in various energy management applications wherein a host controller uses various types of communication networks to distribute information to an on-premise processor that in turn uses 802.11 based wireless protocols to communicate with various types of end devices, such as utility meters. Various forms of communication are defined between the end device, the on-premise processor, and the energy management host for accomplishing power load control, including determining when to activate or deactivate a load, requesting permission to activate a load, reading usage data, activating or deactivating a meter, and determining rate schedules. A flexible scheme allows control to be shifted to be resident in various entities. The architecture is applicable not only for power load control, but other control type and metering devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2006Publication date: August 17, 2006Applicant: SmartSynch, IncorporatedInventor: Mark Rodgers
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Patent number: D699916Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLCInventors: Mark Rodgers, Ruth Waddingham
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Patent number: D701668Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLCInventors: Mark Rodgers, Ruth Waddingham
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Patent number: D701669Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLCInventors: Mark Rodgers, Ruth Waddingham
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Patent number: D703917Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLCInventors: Mark Rodgers, Ruth Waddingham
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Patent number: D703918Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLCInventors: Mark Rodgers, Ruth Waddingham
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Patent number: D843054Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: PACIFIC WORLD CORPORATIONInventor: Mark Rodgers