Patents by Inventor Matthew David Whiting

Matthew David Whiting 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: 12010952
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of protecting plants from cold damage are provided. In particular, the invention provides compositions comprising plant-based nano- and/or micron-sized particles which, when applied to plants or plant parts such as buds, form a non-hydrophilic deposit or film with low thermal conductivity, thereby conferring protection against damage from ice nucleation and cold stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xiao Zhang, Changki Mo, Matthew David Whiting, Qin Zhang
  • Patent number: 11122751
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of protecting plants from cold damage are provided. In particular, the invention provides compositions comprising plant-based nano- and/or micron-sized particles which, when applied to plants or plant parts such as buds, form a non-hydrophilic deposit or film with low thermal conductivity, thereby conferring protection against damage from ice nucleation and cold stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xiao Zhang, Changki Mo, Matthew David Whiting, Qin Zhang
  • Publication number: 20210029896
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of protecting plants from cold damage are provided. In particular, the invention provides compositions comprising plant-based nano- and/or micron-sized particles which, when applied to plants or plant parts such as buds, form a non-hydrophilic deposit or film with low thermal conductivity, thereby conferring protection against damage from ice nucleation and cold stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Xiao ZHANG, Changki MO, Matthew David Whiting, Qin ZHANG
  • Patent number: 9962589
    Abstract: A harness comprising a back section, a padded waist strap extending from the back section and comprising a waist strap connector, a waist strap attached to the padded waste strap and comprising a waist strap connector, a towing strap attached to a posterior surface of the back section and a towing connector slidably coupled to the towing strap. The waist strap connector of the waist strap is operable to couple to the waist strap connector of the padded waist strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Inventor: Matthew David White
  • Publication number: 20160332708
    Abstract: A harness comprising a back section, a padded waist strap extending from the back section and comprising a waist strap connector, a waist strap attached to the padded waste strap and comprising a waist strap connector, a towing strap attached to a posterior surface of the back section and a towing connector slidably coupled to the towing strap. The waist strap connector of the waist strap is operable to couple to the waist strap connector of the padded waist strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventor: Matthew David White