Patents by Inventor R. Hicks

R. Hicks 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).

  • Patent number: 10231407
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01063959. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01063959. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01063959 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01063959 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Jennifer R. Hicks
  • Publication number: 20190059256
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01063959. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01063959. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01063959 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01063959 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventor: Jennifer R. Hicks
  • Patent number: 10199722
    Abstract: A radome structure of an antenna system is provided having a plurality of switchable antenna elements disposed around a perimeter of the radome structure that can simultaneously track multiple targets and be implemented in a variety of different applications. Each of the switchable antenna elements can be individually switched between different radiation patterns to support different applications. The antenna system may include an infrared (IR) sensor pedestal, an IR sensor disposed on the IR pedestal and a plurality of switchable radio frequency (RF) antenna elements disposed in a circumferential direction around the IR sensor pedestal. In an embodiment, each of the plurality of switchable RF antenna elements can be switched from a first radiation pattern to a second radiation pattern to change an array radiation pattern of the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Glafkos K. Stratis, Wayne L. Sunne, Jim R. Hicks, Mark A. Owens, Jerry D. Robichaux, Douglas Mills
  • Publication number: 20180362449
    Abstract: A method of altering exocytosis in a plant or animal cell is provided. The method includes exposing the cell to a compound that binds to an EXO70 protein isoform. Also provided is a method of treating diabetes or cancer in a subject in need thereof which includes administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound that binds to an EXO70 protein isoform. In addition, a method of screening for a substance that alters exocytosis in a plant or animal cell is provided, and analogs of compound Endosidin2 are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Natasha V. Raikhel, Glenn R. Hicks, Chunhua Zhang
  • Patent number: 10153545
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a seeker system having an infrared (IR) sensor pedestal, an IR sensor disposed on the IR pedestal and a plurality of radio frequency (RF) antenna elements symmetrically disposed in a circumferential direction around the IR sensor pedestal. The seeker system further includes a plurality of RF waveguiding structures. In an embodiment, each of the RF waveguiding structures have first and second ends and are symmetrically disposed in a circumferential direction around the IR sensor pedestal such that in response to an RF signal incident on a first end of the waveguiding structure, the RF signal is provided to one of the plurality of RF antenna elements such that in response to an RF signal incident on the seeker system from any direction, each of the plurality of RF antenna elements receive the RF signal with a desired phase characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Glafkos K. Stratis, Jerry D. Robichaux, Wayne L. Sunne, Jim R. Hicks, David G. Derrick, Alphonso A. Samuel
  • Publication number: 20180257308
    Abstract: A microwave heating device includes a variable frequency microwave power supply, a waveguide launcher, and a fixture to contain a material to be heated, with the fixture located directly adjacent to the end of the launcher. All heating occurs in the near-field region. This condition may be insured by keeping the thickness of the fixture or workpiece under one wavelength (at all microwave frequencies being used). The launcher is preferably a horn or waveguide configured to apply the microwave power to a small area to perform spot curing or repair operations involving adhesives and composites. The spot curing may secure components in place for further handling, after which a thermal or oven treatment will cure the remaining adhesive to develop adequate strength for service. A related method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Iftikhar Ahmad, Keith R. Hicks, Andrew Cardin, Clayton R. DeCamillis, Richard C. Hazelhurst, Angelo Luciano, Andrew Bools
  • Patent number: 10051825
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064400. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064400. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064400 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064400 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Jennifer R. Hicks
  • Patent number: 10051693
    Abstract: An apparatus for heating a semiconductor wafer includes: a microwave source; an applicator cavity; and, a fixture for supporting a wafer in the cavity. The fixture includes a dielectric mechanical support for the wafer and a grounded metallic ring movably positioned parallel to and concentric with the wafer at some distance from the wafer, to adjust the microwave power distribution to compensate for edge effects. A closed-loop feedback system adjusts the distance based on wafer edge and center temperatures. A method for heating a semiconductor wafer includes: a. placing the wafer in a microwave cavity; b. supporting the wafer on a fixture comprising a dielectric wafer support and a grounded metallic ring movably positioned at some distance from the wafer; c. introducing microwave power into the cavity to heat the wafer; and d. adjusting the distance between wafer and ring to modify the power distribution near the wafer edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Wander, Zakaryae Fathi, Keith R. Hicks, Clayton R. DeCamillis, Iftikhar Ahmad
  • Patent number: 9986704
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01057162. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01057162. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01057162 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01057162 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Jennifer R. Hicks
  • Patent number: 9974264
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01057212. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01057212. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01057212 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01057212 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jennifer R. Hicks, Catherine N. Nyinyi Hatcher
  • Patent number: 9968054
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01057207. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01057207. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01057207 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01057207 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Jennifer R. Hicks
  • Publication number: 20180126659
    Abstract: A microwave heating device includes a variable frequency microwave power supply, a waveguide launcher, and a fixture to contain a material to be heated, with the fixture located directly adjacent to the end of the launcher. All heating occurs in the near-field region, i.e., no cavity modes or standing waves are established within the fixture. This condition may be insured by keeping the thickness of the fixture or workpiece under one wavelength (at all microwave frequencies being used). The launcher is preferably a horn configured to spread the microwave power laterally over a selected area while maintaining a single propagating mode. The invention may be used to enhance catalytic reactions for research and other purposes. Alternatively, the invention may be configured to perform spot curing or repair operations involving adhesives and composites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Iftikhar Ahmad, Keith R. Hicks, Andrew Cardin, Clayton R. DeCamillis, Richard C. Hazelhurst
  • Publication number: 20180123229
    Abstract: A radome structure of an antenna system is provided having a plurality of switchable antenna elements disposed around a perimeter of the radome structure that can simultaneously track multiple targets and be implemented in a variety of different applications. Each of the switchable antenna elements can be individually switched between different radiation patterns to support different applications. The antenna system may include an infrared (IR) sensor pedestal, an IR sensor disposed on the IR pedestal and a plurality of switchable radio frequency (RF) antenna elements disposed in a circumferential direction around the IR sensor pedestal. In an embodiment, each of the plurality of switchable RF antenna elements can be switched from a first radiation pattern to a second radiation pattern to change an array radiation pattern of the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Glafkos K. Stratis, Wayne L. Sunne, Jim R. Hicks, Mark A. Owens, Jerry D. Robichaux, Douglas Mills
  • Patent number: 9924678
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01057325. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01057325. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01057325 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01057325 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Jennifer R. Hicks
  • Patent number: 9907266
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01057255. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01057255. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01057255 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01057255 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Jennifer R. Hicks
  • Patent number: 9907267
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01057383. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01057383. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01057383 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01057383 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Jennifer R. Hicks
  • Patent number: 9901056
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01057377. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01057377. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01057377 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01057377 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Jennifer R. Hicks
  • Patent number: 9848569
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01057209. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01057209. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01057209 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01057209 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Jennifer R. Hicks
  • Publication number: 20170347550
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01057207. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01057207. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01057207 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01057207 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventor: Jennifer R. Hicks
  • Publication number: 20170347551
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01057212. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01057212. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01057212 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01057212 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Jennifer R. Hicks, Catherine N. Nyinyi Hatcher