Patents by Inventor Michael Nichols

Michael Nichols 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).

  • Publication number: 20190364815
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH898376. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH898376, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH898376 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH898376.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Jorge Moran, Devin Michael Nichols, Brett A. Ochs
  • Publication number: 20190364813
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH175859. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH175859, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH175859 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH175859.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Donald L. Bockelman, Devin Michael Nichols
  • Publication number: 20190364798
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV581707. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV581707, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV581707 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV581707 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV581707.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventor: Devin Michael Nichols
  • Patent number: 10492424
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH175859. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH175859, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH175859 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH175859.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Donald L. Bockelman, Devin Michael Nichols
  • Patent number: 10477810
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH906071. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH906071, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH906071 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH906071.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Donald L. Bockelman, Devin Michael Nichols
  • Patent number: 10444251
    Abstract: Various embodiments include a system having a pipetting chamber, a set of pipettor cartridges docked in the pipetting chamber, a gantry system mounted on a ceiling within the pipetting chamber, the gantry system including at least one stationary track aligned in a first direction, and a movable track aligned in a second direction distinct from the first direction, the movable track coupled to the at least one stationary track, and a carrier configured to transport each of the set of pipettor cartridges to a pipetting location within the pipetting chamber, the carrier configured to move each pipettor cartridge in a third direction perpendicular to both the first and second directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: HighRes Biosolutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Nichols, Louis J. Guarracina
  • Patent number: 10426122
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH406580. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH406580, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH406580 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH406580.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Belgin Cukadar, Devin Michael Nichols
  • Patent number: 10412911
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH634759. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH634759, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH634759 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH634759.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Devin Michael Nichols
  • Publication number: 20190181013
    Abstract: A method for creating an enhanced multipaction resistant diamond-like coating (DLC) coating with lower Secondary Electron Emission (SEE) properties is performed on an initial surface by etching a DLC coating deposited on the surface after deposition and optionally creating interlayers to enhance adhesion mechanical properties between the DLC coating and the initial surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: Nokomis, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Michael Nichol, Walter John Keller, III, Todd Eric Chornenky
  • Patent number: 10278348
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV754592. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV754592, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV754592 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV754592 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV754592.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Devin Michael Nichols
  • Publication number: 20190104157
    Abstract: A chatbot interface is provided for a network security software application. The chatbot interface can receive and act upon text utterances from a user or from a speech-to-text engine in instances where the user provided a voice utterance. The chatbot interface also can automatically perform tasks relating to network security. In one embodiment, the chatbot interface receives a text utterance, performs named entity recognition on the text utterance, performs intent classification to determine the intent of the text utterance, and performs an action based on the determined intent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Robert Filar, Richard Seymour, Michael Nichols, Guillermo Menjivar, James Brown, Devin McAfee
  • Patent number: 10244722
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV754236. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV754236, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV754236 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV754236 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV754236.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventor: Devin Michael Nichols
  • Publication number: 20180348248
    Abstract: Various embodiments include a system having a pipetting chamber, a set of pipettor cartridges docked in the pipetting chamber, a gantry system mounted on a ceiling within the pipetting chamber, the gantry system including at least one stationary track aligned in a first direction, and a movable track aligned in a second direction distinct from the first direction, the movable track coupled to the at least one stationary track, and a carrier configured to transport each of the set of pipettor cartridges to a pipetting location within the pipetting chamber, the carrier configured to move each pipettor cartridge in a third direction perpendicular to both the first and second directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Michael NICHOLS, Louis J. GUARRACINA
  • Publication number: 20180338444
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV754592. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV754592, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV754592 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV754592 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV754592.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: DEVIN MICHAEL NICHOLS
  • Publication number: 20180338445
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH634759. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH634759, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH634759 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH634759.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Devin Michael Nichols
  • Publication number: 20180317437
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV754236. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV754236, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV754236 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV754236 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV754236.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventor: Devin Michael NICHOLS
  • Patent number: 10076640
    Abstract: A device for manipulating a wire includes a first structure and a second structure pivotably mounted with respect to each other so as to define respective facing surfaces configured for alternating between a closed position and at least one open position, where each of the respective facing surfaces includes one or more detent elements and one or more tooth elements extending therefrom. In the device, the tooth elements of the first structure and the second structure are in an interlocking and overlapping arrangement in at least the closed position. Further, each of the tooth elements has a concave surface for defining a passage between the facing surface in the at least one open position. Additionally, each of the detent elements is arranged to face the concave surface of one of the tooth elements of an opposite one of the respective facing surfaces in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Michael Nichols
  • Publication number: 20180243419
    Abstract: Provided herein is a small molecule delivery system with illumination-induced small molecule release based on the binary combination of charged liposomes containing small molecules and oppositely charged conjugates of a peptide with a photosensitizer attached to one end of peptide chain, providing binding to liposomes and their permeabilization upon light illumination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Igor Meerovich, Alekha Dash, Michael Nichols, David Smith
  • Publication number: 20180122655
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for delivering one or more gases to a process chamber are provided herein. In some embodiments a gas delivery system includes a process chamber having an inner volume; a gas source panel; a gas line coupling the inner volume to the gas source panel; and a first gas filter disposed along the gas line proximate the inner volume, wherein the first gas filter comprises a filter element body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and a filtration efficiency of about 1 to about 5 log reduction value (LRV).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Vahid FIROUZDOR, Roberto COTLEAR, Michael NICHOLS, Imad YOUSIF, Steven E. BABAYAN, Rajinder DHINDSA, Changhun LEE
  • Patent number: 9924658
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV093813. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV093813, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV093813 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV093813 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV093813.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Devin Michael Nichols