Patents by Inventor MICHAEL C. BORNS

MICHAEL C. BORNS 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).

  • System for loading, handling, and transporting containers
    Patent number: 8747048
    Abstract: A system for lifting, handling, and transporting containers includes a trailer that is either connectable to a truck or permanently affixed to a truck. The trailer has front and rear ends and is configured to receive and hold a container. A dolly is mounted on the trailer to lift and handle the container while maintaining the container in an upright orientation. The dolly may travel between the front and rear ends of the trailer and may be rotatable to face left and right sides of the trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Mi-Box Holding Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Born, Brian C. Born, Roni Gregori, William M. Smith
  • System for loading, handling, and transporting containers
    Patent number: 8651795
    Abstract: A system for lifting, handling, and transporting containers includes a trailer that is either connectable to a truck or permanently affixed to a truck. The trailer has front and rear ends and is configured to receive and hold a container. A dolly is mounted on the trailer to lift and handle the container while maintaining the container in an upright orientation. The dolly travels between the front and rear ends of the trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: MI-BOX Holding Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Born, Brian C. Born, Roni Gregori, William M. Smith
  • Compositions for DNA amplification, synthesis, and mutagenesis
    Publication number: 20040072213
    Abstract: This invention provides compositions comprising a thermostable non-proofreading DNA polymerase, a thermostable proofreading DNA polymerase, and a factor that substantially inhibits the incorporation of undesired nucleotides or analogs thereof into a DNA polymer. The compositions may further comprise a buffer that enhances a polymerization reaction involving DNA polymerases. The invention also provides various methods of amplifying, synthesizing, or mutagenizing nucleic acids of interest using these novel compositions. Kits that comprise the compositions are also provided for amplifying, synthesizing, and mutagenizing nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Stratagene
    Inventors: Holly Hurlbut Hogrefe, Michael C. Borns, Michael L. Muhich
  • COMPOSITIONS FOR DNA AMPLIFICATION, SYNTHESIS, AND MUTAGENESIS
    Publication number: 20030049614
    Abstract: This invention provides compositions comprising a thermostable non-proofreading DNA polymerase, a thermostable proofreading DNA polymerase, and a factor that substantially inhibits the incorporation of undesired nucleotides or analogs thereof into a DNA polymer. The compositions may further comprise a buffer that enhances a polymerization reaction involving DNA polymerases. The invention also provides various methods of amplifying, synthesizing, or mutagenizing nucleic acids of interest using these novel compositions. Kits that comprise the compositions are also provided for amplifying, synthesizing, and mutagenizing nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 1999
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: HOLLY HURLBUT HOGREFE, MICHAEL C. BORNS, MICHAEL L. MUHICH