Patents by Inventor Matthew R. Carr

Matthew R. Carr 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).

  • RECOMBINANT PROTEINS HAVING ENZYME ACTIVITY AGAINST MICROCYSTIN AND METHODS OF WATER REMEDIATION
    Publication number: 20230056646
    Abstract: Recombinant MlrA and MlrB proteins having enzymatic activity against microcystin (MC) degrade and reduce the toxicity of MC. Compositions of the proteins can be used in the remediation of MC toxin generated from harmful cyanobacterial and algal blooms. Recombinant proteins, nucleic acids, host cells, and methods of producing the MlrA and MlrB are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Carina M Jung, Karl J Indest, Matthew R Carr, Nathan E Harms
  • Rotorcraft anti-torque and directional control using a centrifugal blower
    Patent number: 10633086
    Abstract: A rotorcraft comprises a fuselage, a tail boom, a rotor system, and a centrifugal blower system. The centrifugal blower system comprises a centrifugal blower configured to generate thrust using an airflow, wherein the centrifugal blower is located within the tail boom. The centrifugal blower system also comprises a plurality of ducts configured to control the thrust generated by the centrifugal blower, wherein the plurality of ducts is located on a portion of the tail boom surrounding the centrifugal blower, and wherein the plurality of ducts comprises one or more adjustable ducts configured to vary a size of an associated duct opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
    Inventors: Matthew R. Carr, Matthew E. Louis, Kirk L. Groninga, Daniel B. Robertson, Frank B. Stamps, Albert G. Brand, Eric A. Sinusas
  • ROTORCRAFT ANTI-TORQUE AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL USING A CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER
    Publication number: 20180273167
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a rotorcraft comprises a fuselage, a tail boom, a rotor system, and a centrifugal blower system. The centrifugal blower system comprises a centrifugal blower configured to generate thrust using an airflow, wherein the centrifugal blower is located within the tail boom. The centrifugal blower system also comprises a plurality of ducts configured to control the thrust generated by the centrifugal blower, wherein the plurality of ducts is located on a portion of the tail boom surrounding the centrifugal blower, and wherein the plurality of ducts comprises one or more adjustable ducts configured to vary a size of an associated duct opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew R. Carr, Matthew E. Louis, Kirk L. Groninga, Daniel B. Robertson, Frank B. Stamps, Albert G. Brand, Eric A. Sinusas