Patents by Inventor Nicholas Adams
Nicholas Adams 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).
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Patent number: 9888653Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15K726 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X15K726 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15K726 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X15K726, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15K726. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15K726.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Nicholas Adam Crowley, Charles Thomas Cunnyngham, Mark Jacob Gadlage, Daniel Preston Gorman, Thomas Russell Henry, Randall Newton Holley, Daniel Joseph Pohl, Jennifer Ann Steinke
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Patent number: 9861061Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H943 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13H943 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H943 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H943, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H943. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H943.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Nicholas Adam Crowley, Luis A Verde Chifflet
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Patent number: 9861068Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15K700 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X15K700 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15K700 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X15K700, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15K700. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15K700.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Nicholas Adam Crowley, Charles Thomas Cunnyngham, Russell Fox, Elliot Lee Heffner, Gary Edward Henke, Thomas Russell Henry, Randall Newton Holley, Lora Lynn Kilgore-Norquest, Sara Jane Lira, Daniel Joseph Pohl, Robert Lee Segebart, Jennifer Ann Steinke, Luis A Verde Chifflet
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Publication number: 20170356302Abstract: Systems and methods for shutting down a gas turbine engine in response to a severe mechanical failure include determining a rate of change of one or more process conditions. If the rate of change of the one or more process conditions exceeds a respective predetermined failure threshold, a potential severe mechanical failure of the gas turbine engine may be determined. Steps may be taken to confirm the potential severe mechanical failure of the gas turbine engine. In response, an engine restart is prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Nicholas Adam Descamps, David Alexander Hiett, John Thomas Lammers, Robert Charles Hon, Thomas Charles Swager
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Patent number: 9832947Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H930 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13H930 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H930 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H930, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H930. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H930.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Nicholas Adam Crowley, Charles Thomas Cunnyngham, Thomas Russell Henry, Randall Newton Holley, Lora Lynn Kilgore-Norquest, Polly Suzanne Longenberger, Daniel Joseph Pohl, Jennifer Ann Tarter, David Walter Whitaker
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Publication number: 20170328662Abstract: Firearm pin retainer plates and pins have a frame defining an internal space, a moving action part defining a bore and connected to the frame within the space, a pivot pin connected to the frame and to the action part such that the action part pivots with respect to the frame, the pivot pin having a cylindrical body portion closely received in the bore and defining a pin axis, the pivot pin having a first flat surface portion, a retention element connected to the frame within the space and having a first retention facility adapted to engage the first flat surface portion to prevent rotation of the pin with respect to the frame. The pin may have a second flat surface portion opposed to the first flat surface portion. The first retention facility may define a slot having opposed edges operable to engage the first and second flat surface portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Applicant: KNS Precision, Inc.Inventors: Christian Kager Welch, Daniel Earl Fisher, Nicholas Adam Rode
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Patent number: 9807968Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2RDN and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2RDN with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2RDN through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2RDN or a locus conversion of PH2RDN with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Nicholas Adam Crowley
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Publication number: 20170303233Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for providing service to access nodes are presented. In some embodiments, a computing device may generate a geographical coverage map comprising a plurality of wireless access nodes respectively at a plurality of geographic locations and a wireless coverage range for each wireless access node. The computing device may receive from at least one wireless access node of the plurality of wireless access nodes an indication that the at least one wireless access node detected a first wireless access node of the plurality of wireless access nodes. The computing device may refine a first coverage range of the first wireless access node based on a respective geographic location of the at least one wireless access node. In some embodiments, a first wireless access node may receive and forward join emergency mesh (JEM) messages to establish a wireless network.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2016Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Derrick Krening, Edward David Monnerat, Johnathan Alan Leech, Nicholas Adam Pinckernell, Andy Martushev, Jasbir Rajpal, Scott Moody, Garey Hoffman, David B. Leach, David O'hare
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Patent number: 9770001Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H967 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13H967 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H967 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H967, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H967. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H967.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Nicholas Adam Crowley, Charles Thomas Cunnyngham, Thomas Russell Henry, Randall Newton Holley, Polly Suzanne Longenberger, Daniel Joseph Pohl, Andrew Jon Ross, Jennifer Ann Tarter, David Walter Whitaker
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Patent number: 9743614Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH24FS and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH24FS with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH24FS through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH24FS or a locus conversion of PH24FS with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Nicholas Adam Crowley
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Publication number: 20170244986Abstract: Some of the various features described herein include providing an enhanced view of content. Some content may be cropped or edited for general transmission, and a primary- or second-screen device may be used to receive and view additional views or portions of content that may otherwise be unavailable. For example, if a cropped portion of content is delivered to a device, a different device may be used to view at least a portion of the content that was removed during the cropping process. Another aspect may include providing a higher-resolution version of content to a second-screen device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2016Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Nicholas Adam Pinckernell, Jonathan Alan Leech, David B. Leach, Edward David Monnerat
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Patent number: 9737026Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2CT2 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2CT2 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2CT2 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2CT2 or a locus conversion of PH2CT2 with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Nicholas Adam Crowley
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Patent number: 9737033Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2CTG and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2CTG with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2CTG through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2CTG or a locus conversion of PH2CTG with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Nicholas Adam Crowley
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Publication number: 20170208321Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for displaying content. In an aspect, a plurality of content items can be displayed on one user device according to user preference. An example method can comprise positioning a first set of pixels associated with a user device so that first content displayed via the first set of pixels can be viewable in a first viewing location. A second set of pixels associated with the user device can be positioned so that second content displayed via the second set of pixels can be viewable in a second viewing location. The second content can be different from the first content.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: Edward David Monnerat, Jonathan Alan Leech, Nicholas Adam Pinckernell, Mehul Patel, Jasbir Rajpal, Garey Hoffman
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Patent number: 9699994Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13F360 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13F360 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13F360 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13F360, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13F360. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13F360.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2015Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Jennifer Ann Tarter, Charles Thomas Cunnyngham, Randall Newton Holley, Nicholas Adam Crowley, Daniel Joseph Pohl, Michael Phillip Jines, Terry R Colbert, Joseph D Anderson
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Patent number: 9661812Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18F970 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18F970 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18F970 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X18F970, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18F970. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18F970.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Jennifer Ann Tarter, Charles Thomas Cunnyngham, Randall Newton Holley, Nicholas Adam Crowley, Daniel Joseph Pohl, Michael Phillip Jines, Terry R Colbert, Daniel Preston Gorman, Joseph D Anderson
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Patent number: 9642324Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2CSP and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2CSP with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2CSP through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2CSP or a locus conversion of PH2CSP with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Nicholas Adam Crowley
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Publication number: 20170063086Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for leveraging user premises supplied electric power to power active components in an information delivery network. In response to one or more conditions, an active component may switch an input power path from using grid-supplied or battery power to draw power from a user premises. The decision to switch the power path may be based on a number of conditions, for example, whether power is available from the grid, the relative cost of power from the user premises and whether the power from the user premises includes power from a renewable source.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Edward David Monnerat, Nicholas Adam Pinckernell, Jonathan Alan Leech, Andy Martushev, Scott Moody, David B. Leach
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Patent number: 9578620Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for providing service to access nodes are presented. In some embodiments, a computing device may generate a geographical coverage map comprising a plurality of wireless access nodes respectively at a plurality of geographic locations and a wireless coverage range for each wireless access node. The computing device may receive from at least one wireless access node of the plurality of wireless access nodes an indication that the at least one wireless access node detected a first wireless access node of the plurality of wireless access nodes. The computing device may refine a first coverage range of the first wireless access node based on a respective geographic location of the at least one wireless access node. In some embodiments, a first wireless access node may receive and forward join emergency mesh (JEM) messages to establish a wireless network.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Derrick Krening, Edward David Monnerat, Jonathan Alan Leech, Nicholas Adam Pinckernell, Andy Martushev, Jasbir Rajpal, Scott Moody, Garey Hoffman, David B. Leach, David O'hare
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Publication number: 20170046564Abstract: According to some aspects, disclosed systems and methods include obtaining an image displaying an object; and performing pattern recognition on the image to determine a characteristic of the object. The systems and methods also include searching a central repository based on the characteristic to determine a candidate match associated with the object, the candidate match being associated with a preference, the preference comprising display instructions for the image; and modifying the image based on the display instructions for the image.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Edward David Monnerat, David B. Leach, Jonathan Alan Leech, Mehul S. Patel, Nicholas Adam Pinckernell, Nicholas Cotner