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: 9038967
    Abstract: A fluid line clamp includes one or more blocks with holes for receiving fluid lines therein. The fluid line clamp further includes a first backing plate, a second backing plate, and a shielding plate. The first and second backing plates are spaced apart from each other to receive the blocks therebetween. The shielding plate is disposed at a distance from the blocks and includes an inner surface, and an outer surface. The inner surface of the shielding plate is rigidly attached to the backing plates. The outer surface of the shielding plate is configured to rigidly attach to a hot body of a machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Solar Turbines Incorporated
    Inventors: Bruno E. Struck, Eugene R. Hicks
  • Patent number: 9029651
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046192. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046192. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046192 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046192 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Jennifer R. Hicks
  • Patent number: 9010131
    Abstract: A Dewar apparatus includes a focal plane array (FPA) component coupled to an FPA carrier, and a cold bridge coupled to the FPA carrier. A cold shield is aligned with the optical axis and coupled to the cold bridge (e.g., via a direct-metal bond), and at least one cryostat enclosure is similarly coupled to the cold bridge such that it has an axis that is noncollinear with the optical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Daniel W. Brunton, Justin C. Jenia, Paul M. Lyons, Jim R. Hicks, Bret J. Ashby, Barry A. Rovner
  • Patent number: 8968186
    Abstract: A laryngoscope handle for use with a fiber optic laryngoscope blade having fiber optics includes a laryngoscope handle body configured to be gripped by a handle of a user; one or more power sources carried by the handle body; a light source assembly carried by the handle body and powered by the one or more power sources; a connection section for mechanically connecting the fiber optic laryngoscope blade to the laryngoscope handle and optically coupling the light source assembly in the laryngoscope handle to the fiber optics of the fiber optic laryngoscope blade, wherein the light source assembly includes at least two different types of light sources and a light mixing chamber where light emitted from the two different types of light sources mix to create a combined, mixed light that is transmitted to the fiber optics of the fiber optic laryngoscope blade for emission there from.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Intubrite, LLC
    Inventors: James P. Tenger, John R. Hicks
  • Publication number: 20140373622
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include wireless fuel systems for an aircraft. The system include wireless fuel sensors having a sensor configured to measure an indication of an amount of fuel in a fuel tank, a transmitter coupled to the sensor, an antenna coupled to the transmitter and a generator configured to provide power to the sensor and the transmitter. The system also includes a controller configured to receive data from each of the plurality of wireless fuel sensors and to responsively calculate the amount of fuel in a fuel tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Bruce R. Kline, Brandon R. Hicks
  • Publication number: 20140366186
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046289. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046289. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046289 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046289 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Jennifer R. Hicks
  • Publication number: 20140359809
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046192. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046192. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046192 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046192 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Jennifer R. Hicks
  • Patent number: 8878018
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026622. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026622. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026622 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026622 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jennifer R. Hicks, Travis Williamson
  • Publication number: 20140291455
    Abstract: A fluid line clamp includes one or more blocks with holes for receiving fluid lines therein. The fluid line clamp further includes a first backing plate, a second backing plate, and a shielding plate. The first and second backing plates are spaced apart from each other to receive the blocks therebetween. The shielding plate is disposed at a distance from the blocks and includes an inner surface, and an outer surface. The inner surface of the shielding plate is rigidly attached to the backing plates. The outer surface of the shielding plate is configured to rigidly attach to a hot body of a machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Solar Turbines Inc.
    Inventors: Bruno E. Struck, Eugene R. Hicks
  • Publication number: 20140259620
    Abstract: A hose retainer system that is adapted for securing individual hoses of auxiliary hydraulic systems on excavators. The present invention is a quick and easy install kit for binding several one or more auxiliary hydraulic hoses together on the existing tubes of the excavator in an organized manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Thaddeus R. Hicks, Michael A. Stoy
  • Patent number: 8783528
    Abstract: A slide gate includes first and second frame members, first and second nozzles, first and second plates, a biasing member, a hinge and an actuator. The first plate is connected to the first frame member. A passageway in the first nozzle is aligned with an opening in the first plate. The second plate is connected to the second frame member. A passageway in the second nozzle is aligned with an opening in the second plate. The biasing member includes a channel having a shaft extending through a spring located in the first frame member. The spring biases a retainer and the channel toward the first frame member. The second frame member includes a portion that rides in the channel. The actuator moves the second frame member along the channel to align the nozzle passageways to allow material to flow through the slide gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: J.W. Hicks, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hicks, Matthew C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20140194306
    Abstract: Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from the Western Corn Rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte, are disclosed. The invention encompasses nucleic acid molecules that encode D. v. virgifera protein homologs and fragments thereof. In addition, antibodies capable of binding the proteins are encompassed by the present invention. The disclosed ESTs have particular utility in isolating genes and promoters, identifying and mapping the genes involved in developmental and metabolic pathways, and determining gene function. The ESTs provide a unique molecular tool for the targeting and isolation of novel genes for plant protection and improvement. The invention also relates to methods of using the disclosed nucleic acid molecules, proteins, fragments of proteins, and antibodies, for example, for gene identification and analysis, and preparation of constructs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Scott E. Andersen, Glenn R. Hicks, Joseph E. Huesing, Charles P. Romano, Clayton S. Vetsch
  • Publication number: 20140096278
    Abstract: The invention is directed, in an embodiment, to a method for producing a transgenic plant comprising: providing a substantially homozygous plant line suitable for transformation; selecting a subline of the plant line having reduced heterogeneity; transforming plant materials from the subline with a transgenic construct that confers a desired trait to at least one transformed plant; recovering at least one transgenic event from the transformation step; and selecting a transgenic event exhibiting a desirable level of the desired trait using plants of the subline as control. The invention is also directed to a method for producing a plant having a desired trait. The invention also provides transgenic plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Jennifer R. Hicks, Brenda A. Lowe, Brian J. Martinell, John Phillips, John P. Tamulonis, Edward J. Williams
  • Patent number: 8614370
    Abstract: Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from the Western Corn Rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte, are disclosed. The invention encompasses nucleic acid molecules that encode D. v. virgifera protein homologs and fragments thereof. In addition, antibodies capable of binding the proteins are encompassed by the present invention. The disclosed ESTs have particular utility in isolating genes and promoters, identifying and mapping the genes involved in developmental and metabolic pathways, and determining gene function. The ESTs provide a unique molecular tool for the targeting and isolation of novel genes for plant protection and improvement. The invention also relates to methods of using the disclosed nucleic acid molecules, proteins, fragments of proteins, and antibodies, for example, for gene identification and analysis, and preparation of constructs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Scott E. Andersen, Glenn R. Hicks, Joseph E. Huesing, Charles P. Romano, Clayton S. Vetsch
  • Patent number: 8594569
    Abstract: An apparatus include a first electronic component having first interface circuitry configured to generate an electromagnetic signal. The first electronic component is switchable such that in a first mode of operation, the first interface circuitry is configured to transmit the generated electromagnetic signal via a first antenna, and in a second mode of operation, the first interface circuitry is configured to transmit the electromagnetic signal to a second electronic component via a constrained signal path coupling the first electronic component and the second electronic component. The generated electromagnetic signal may be a radio frequency signal or an optical signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew R. Hicks, John Joyce
  • Patent number: 8421003
    Abstract: An optical transceiver is provided with a light pipe that intercepts, offsets and redirects a portion of the collimated transmit beam to create a virtual object in the receiver field-of-view to perform the BIT. The light pipe comprises an input face and first reflective surface in the transmitter FOV to intercept a portion of the beam along a first axis and re-direct the beam, a second reflective surface and output face in the receiver FOV that re-directs the portion of the beam along a second axis towards the receiver to create the virtual object in the receiver FOV and an optical channel that guides the redirected portion of the beam from the first reflective surface to the second reflective surface to offset the second axis from the first axis. The same detector used during normal operation of the transceiver is used to perform the BIT, which may include a simple “on/off” test or a radiometry test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Eric C. Fest, James P. Mills, Nicholas D. Trail, Jim R. Hicks
  • Publication number: 20130042359
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026622. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026622. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026622 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026622 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Jennifer R. Hicks, Travis Williamson
  • Publication number: 20120330103
    Abstract: A laryngoscope device for use in the performance of direct laryngoscopy, the device including a laryngoscope blade portion connectable to a laryngoscope handle through a connector, the laryngoscope blade comprising an ultraviolet light, a white light and an imaging or viewing device at the same distance relative to the distal end of the laryngoscope blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: Intubrite, LLC
    Inventors: James P. Tenger, Leslie A. Tenger, John R. Hicks
  • Publication number: 20120330104
    Abstract: A laryngoscope handle for use with a fiber optic laryngoscope blade having fiber optics includes a laryngoscope handle body configured to be gripped by a handle of a user; one or more power sources carried by the handle body; a light source assembly carried by the handle body and powered by the one or more power sources; a connection section for mechanically connecting the fiber optic laryngoscope blade to the laryngoscope handle and optically coupling the light source assembly in the laryngoscope handle to the fiber optics of the fiber optic laryngoscope blade, wherein the light source assembly includes at least two different types of light sources and a light mixing chamber where light emitted from the two different types of light sources mix to create a combined, mixed light that is transmitted to the fiber optics of the fiber optic laryngoscope blade for emission there from.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: INTUBRITE, LLC
    Inventors: James P. Tenger, John R. Hicks
  • Patent number: 8334490
    Abstract: An off-axis reflective transmit telescope for a DIRCM system is mounted on the gimbal along a transmit-axis offset laterally from the optical axis of the receive telescope but nominally aligned with the line-of-sight of the receive telescope to transmit a laser beam. The telescope comprises an optical port optically coupled to a laser to receive and direct the laser beam away from the dome and a reflective optical assembly that reflects the laser beam through the dome. The reflective optical assembly comprises an off-axis mirror segment and a second optical element that together precompensate the laser beam for dome aberrations induced by the lateral offset of the transmit telescope's transmit axis from the optical axis. The off-axis mirror segment comprises a segment of a parent mirror having an aspheric curvature (e.g. parabolic, elliptical or higher-order asphere) about an axis of symmetry. The segment is offset so that it is not centered on the axis of symmetry of the parent mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Michael P. Schaub, Daniel W. Brunton, Jim R. Hicks, Gregory P. Hanauska, Ronald L. Roncone, Richard C. Juergens