Patents by Inventor Michael Waldo

Michael Waldo 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: 20240130282
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for automating the collection aggregation, and processing of data relating to harvesting or dispersion of an agricultural product. During harvesting and planting operations, data related to the product harvested or planted can be collected, aggregated, and used to improve the operation, and to help identification of the product at point of sale or point of dispersion. Further, certain operations can be automated during the harvesting or planting, such as automatic deployment of a field cart to offload/load product from/to the agricultural vehicle in the field. Additionally, load data can be automatically collected, aggregated, and identified, to follow the product through all stages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Michael A. Waldo, Grant J. Wonderlich
  • Publication number: 20240130278
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for automating the collection of product harvested from a site, such as grain from a field, and filling truck trailer for transport off site. These techniques can help operations that want to improve efficiency, while reducing field compaction and other issues related to weather or environmental conditions. A predetermined level of product can be identified for the target truck trailer, and an optimized fill method can be determined for filling the truck trailer efficiently using one or more mobile transport containers moving product from the field. A sensor array can detect an amount of the product disposed in the mobile transport container during transfer, and used to fill the mobile transport container to a predetermined level based at least on the optimized fill method. The mobile transport container is then used to fill the target truck-trailer container to its predetermined level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Michael A. Waldo, Grant J. Wonderlich, Stephen R. Corban
  • Patent number: 11873300
    Abstract: Crystalline forms of Compound I: pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and solvates and hydrates thereof are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, methods of treating cystic fibrosis using the same, and methods for making the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Yi Shi, Kevin J. Gagnon, Jicong Li, Jennifer Lu, Ales Medek, Muna Shrestha, Michael Waldo, Beili Zhang, Carl L. Zwicker, Corey Don Anderson, Jeremy J. Clemens, Thomas Cleveland, Timothy Richard Coon, Bryan Frieman, Peter Grootenhuis, Sara Sabina Hadida Ruah, Jason McCartney, Mark Thomas Miller, Prasuna Paraselli, Fabrice Pierre, Sara E. Swift, Jinglan Zhou
  • Patent number: 11829112
    Abstract: A priori geo-referenced data is obtained for a worksite, along with field data that is collected by a sensor on a work machine that is performing an operation at the worksite. A predictive model is generated, while the machine is performing the operation, based on the geo-referenced data and the field data. A model quality metric is generated for the predictive model and is used to determine whether the predictive model is a qualified predicative model. If so, a control system controls a subsystem of the work machine, using the qualified predictive model, and a position of the work machine, to perform the operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Bhanu Kiran Reddy Palla, Nathan R. Vandike, Federico Pardina-Malbran, Noel W. Anderson, Michael A. Waldo
  • Publication number: 20230329812
    Abstract: Techniques for operating an instrument include a computer-assisted device having one or more processors, a motor or other active actuator, and an articulated arm configured to support the instrument having a cutting blade. The one or more processors are configured to control, using the motor or other active actuator, the instrument according to a force or torque limit profile. The force or torque limit profile includes a first force or torque limit used when extending the cutting blade from a first position to a second position, a second force or torque limit used when retracting the cutting blade from the second position to a third position between the first position and the second position and further retracting the cutting blade to the first position, and a third force or torque limit used while the cutting blade is in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: David W. WEIR, Michael WALDO, Melody WU
  • Patent number: 11737836
    Abstract: A system and method of operating a minimally invasive cutting instrument includes a surgical cutting instrument. The surgical cutting instrument includes a drive unit, an end effector located at a distal end of the instrument, and a garage for housing the cutting blade when the cutting blade is not in use. The end effector includes gripping jaws and a cutting blade. To perform a cutting operation, the instrument extends the cutting blade from a first position to a second position, retracts the cutting blade from the second position to a third position between the first and second positions, and further retracts the cutting blade to the first position. While the cutting blade is not in use, the cutting blade is maintained in the first position using a restraining mechanism in the drive unit, force or torque applied by a motor or other active actuator to the drive unit, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: David W. Weir, Michael Waldo, Melody Wu
  • Publication number: 20230265080
    Abstract: Novel compounds, compositions, and methods of using and preparing the same, which may be useful for treating alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Upul Keerthi BANDARAGE, Cavan McKeon BLIGH, Michael John BOYD, Diane M. BOUCHER, Michael Aaron BRODNEY, Veronique DAMAGNEZ, Lev Tyler DEWEY FANNING, Mary Elizabeth ECCLES, Robert Francis FIMOGNARI, JR., Kevin James GAGNON, Pedro M. GARCIA BARRANTES, Simon GIROUX, Ronald Lee GREY, JR., Amy Beth HALL, Sarah Carol HOOD, Dennis James HURLEY, Joshua Kennedy HUSSEY, Mac Arthur JOHNSON, JR., Peter JONES, Sarathy KESAVAN, Adam LOOKER, Brad D. MAXWELL, John Patrick MAXWELL, Ales MEDEK, Mettachit NAVAMAL, Philippe Marcel NUHANT, Setu RODAY, Stefanie ROEPER, Rupa SAWANT, Yi SHI, Rebecca Jane SWETT, Qing TANG, Timothy Lewis TAPLEY, Stephen A. THOMSON, Michael WALDO, Jinwang XU, Kevin Michael COTTRELL
  • Publication number: 20230213900
    Abstract: A priori geo-referenced data is obtained for a worksite, along with field data that is collected by a sensor on a work machine that is performing an operation at the worksite. A predictive model is generated, while the machine is performing the operation, based on the geo-referenced data and the field data. A model quality metric is generated for the predictive model and is used to determine whether the predictive model is a qualified predicative model. If so, a control system controls a subsystem of the work machine, using the qualified predictive model, and a position of the work machine, to perform the operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Bhanu Kiran Reddy PALLA, Nathan R. VANDIKE, Federico PARDINA-MALBRAN, Noel W. ANDERSON, Michael A. WALDO
  • Patent number: 11650553
    Abstract: A priori geo-referenced vegetative index data is obtained for a worksite, along with field data that is collected by a sensor on a work machine that is performing an operation at the worksite. A predictive model is generated, while the machine is performing the operation, based on the geo-referenced vegetative index data and the field data. A model quality metric is generated for the predictive model and is used to determine whether the predictive model is a qualified predicative model. If so, a control system controls a subsystem of the work machine, using the qualified predictive model, and a position of the work machine, to perform the operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Bhanu Kiran Reddy Palla, Nathan R. Vandike, Federico Pardina-Malbran, Noel W. Anderson, Michael A. Waldo
  • Patent number: 11623924
    Abstract: Novel compounds, compositions, and methods of using and preparing the same, which may be useful for treating alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Upul Keerthi Bandarage, Cavan McKeon Bligh, Michael John Boyd, Diane M. Boucher, Michael Aaron Brodney, Veronique Damagnez, Lev Tyler Dewey Fanning, Mary Elizabeth Eccles, Robert Francis Fimognari, Jr., Kevin James Gagnon, Pedro M. Garcia Barrantes, Simon Giroux, Ronald Lee Grey, Jr., Amy Beth Hall, Sarah Carol Hood, Dennis James Hurley, Joshua Kennedy Hussey, Mac Arthur Johnson, Jr., Peter Jones, Sarathy Kesavan, Adam Looker, Brad D. Maxwell, John Patrick Maxwell, Ales Medek, Mettachit Navamal, Philippe Marcel Nuhant, Setu Roday, Stefanie Roeper, Rupa Sawant, Yi Shi, Rebecca Jane Swett, Qing Tang, Timothy Lewis Tapley, Stephen A. Thomson, Michael Waldo, Jinwang Xu, Kevin Michael Cottrell
  • Patent number: 11485739
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of ATR protein kinase. The invention relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of this invention; methods of treating of various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of this invention; and solid forms of the compounds of this invention. The compounds of this invention have formula I-A or I-B: wherein the variables are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Charrier, Christopher John Davis, Damien Fraysse, Gorka Etxebarria I Jardi, Simon Pegg, Francoise Pierard, Joanne Pinder, John Studley, Carl Zwicker, Tapan Sanghvi, Michael Waldo, Ales Medek, David Matthew Shaw, Maninder Panesar, Yuegang Zhang, Naziha Alem
  • Publication number: 20210302925
    Abstract: A priori geo-referenced vegetative index data is obtained for a worksite, along with field data that is collected by a sensor on a work machine that is performing an operation at the worksite. A predictive model is generated, while the machine is performing the operation, based on the geo-referenced vegetative index data and the field data. A model quality metric is generated for the predictive model and is used to determine whether the predictive model is a qualified predicative model. If so, a control system controls a subsystem of the work machine, using the qualified predictive model, and a position of the work machine, to perform the operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Bhanu Kiran Reddy Palla, Nathan R. Vandike, Federico Pardina-Malbran, Noel W. Anderson, Michael A. Waldo
  • Patent number: 11079725
    Abstract: A priori geo-referenced vegetative index data is obtained for a worksite, along with field data that is collected by a sensor on a work machine that is performing an operation at the worksite. A predictive model is generated, while the machine is performing the operation, based on the geo-referenced vegetative index data and the field data. A model quality metric is generated for the predictive model and is used to determine whether the predictive model is a qualified predicative model. If so, a control system controls a subsystem of the work machine, using the qualified predictive model, and a position of the work machine, to perform the operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Bhanu Kiran Reddy Palla, Nathan R. Vandike, Federico Pardina-Malbran, Michael A. Waldo, Noel W. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20210179587
    Abstract: Novel compounds, compositions, and methods of using and preparing the same, which may be useful for treating alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Upul Keerthi BANDARAGE, Cavan McKeon BLIGH, Michael John BOYD, Diane M. BOUCHER, Michael Aaron BRODNEY, Veronique DAMAGNEZ, Lev Tyler DEWEY FANNING, Mary Elizabeth ECCLES, Robert Francis FIMOGNARI, JR., Kevin James GAGNON, Pedro M. GARCIA BARRANTES, Simon GIROUX, Ronald Lee GREY, JR., Amy Beth HALL, Sarah Carol HOOD, Dennis James HURLEY, Joshua Kennedy HUSSEY, Mac Arthur JOHNSON, JR., Peter JONES, Sarathy KESAVAN, Adam LOOKER, Brad D. MAXWELL, John Patrick MAXWELL, Ales MEDEK, Mettachit NAVAMAL, Philippe Marcel NUHANT, Setu RODAY, Stefanie ROEPER, Rupa SAWANT, Yi SHI, Rebecca Jane SWETT, Qing TANG, Timothy Lewis TAPLEY, Stephen A. THOMSON, Michael WALDO, Jinwang XU
  • Publication number: 20210068906
    Abstract: A system and method of operating a minimally invasive cutting instrument includes a surgical cutting instrument. The surgical cutting instrument includes a drive unit, an end effector located at a distal end of the instrument, and a garage for housing the cutting blade when the cutting blade is not in use. The end effector includes gripping jaws and a cutting blade. To perform a cutting operation, the instrument extends the cutting blade from a first position to a second position, retracts the cutting blade from the second position to a third position between the first and second positions, and further retracts the cutting blade to the first position. While the cutting blade is not in use, the cutting blade is maintained in the first position using a restraining mechanism in the drive unit, force or torque applied by a motor or other active actuator to the drive unit, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: David W. WEIR, Michael WALDO, Melody WU
  • Publication number: 20210047323
    Abstract: Crystalline forms of Compound I: pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and solvates and hydrates thereof are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, methods of treating cystic fibrosis using the same, and methods for making the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Yi Shi, Kevin J. Gagnon, Jicong Li, Jennifer Lu, Ales Medek, Muna Shrestha, Michael Waldo, Beili Zhang, Carl L. Zwicker, Corey Don Anderson, Jeremy J. Clemens, Thomas Cleveland, Timothy Richard Coon, Bryan Frieman, Peter Grootenhuis, Sara Sabina Hadida Ruah, Jason McCartney, Mark Thomas Miller, Prasuna Paraselli, Fabrice Pierre, Sara E. Swift, Jinglan Zhou
  • Publication number: 20210032255
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of ATR protein kinase. The invention relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of this invention; methods of treating of various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of this invention; and solid forms of the compounds of this invention. The compounds of this invention have formula I-A or I-B: wherein the variables are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Jean-Damien CHARRIER, Christopher John DAVIS, Damien FRAYSSE, Gorka ETXEBARRIA I JARDI, Simon PEGG, Francoise PIERARD, Joanne PINDER, John STUDLEY, Carl ZWICKER, Tapan SANGHVI, Michael WALDO, Ales MEDEK, David Matthew SHAW, Maninder PANESAR, Yuegang ZHANG, Naziha ALEM
  • Patent number: 10874465
    Abstract: A system and method of operating a minimally invasive cutting instrument includes a surgical cutting instrument. The surgical cutting instrument includes a drive unit, an end effector located at a distal end of the instrument, and a garage for housing the cutting blade when the cutting blade is not in use. The end effector includes gripping jaws and a cutting blade. To perform a cutting operation, the instrument extends the cutting blade from a first position to a second position, retracts the cutting blade from the second position to a third position between the first and second positions, and further retracts the cutting blade to the first position. While the cutting blade is not in use, the cutting blade is maintained in the first position using a restraining mechanism in the drive unit, force or torque applied by a motor or other active actuator to the drive unit, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: David W. Weir, Michael Waldo, Melody Wu
  • Patent number: 10815239
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of ATR protein kinase. The invention relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of this invention; methods of treating of various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of this invention; and solid forms of the compounds of this invention. The compounds of this invention have formula I-A or I-B: wherein the variables are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Charrier, Christopher John Davis, Damien Fraysse, Gorka Etxebarria I Jardi, Simon Pegg, Francoise Pierard, Joanne Pinder, John Studley, Carl Zwicker, Tapan Sanghvi, Michael Waldo, Ales Medek, David Matthew Shaw, Maninder Panesar, Yuegang Zhang, Naziha Alem
  • Publication number: 20200326674
    Abstract: A priori geo-referenced vegetative index data is obtained for a worksite, along with field data that is collected by a sensor on a work machine that is performing an operation at the worksite. A predictive model is generated, while the machine is performing the operation, based on the geo-referenced vegetative index data and the field data. A model quality metric is generated for the predictive model and is used to determine whether the predictive model is a qualified predicative model. If so, a control system controls a subsystem of the work machine, using the qualified predictive model, and a position of the work machine, to perform the operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Bhanu Kiran Reddy Palla, Nathan R. Vandike, Federico Pardina-Malbran, Michael A. Waldo, Noel W. Anderson