Patents by Inventor R. Wilson
R. Wilson 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: 12281190Abstract: Processes of polymerizing olefin monomers using catalyst systems and catalysts systems that include a procatalyst having a structure according to formula (I): (I).Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2020Date of Patent: April 22, 2025Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, California Institute of TechnologyInventors: Theodor Agapie, Shuoyan Xiong, Brad C. Bailey, Heather A. Spinney, Alex J. Nett, David R. Wilson, Jerzy Klosin
-
Publication number: 20250110298Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing defining an aperture, and an electromagnetic radiation emitter and an electromagnetic radiation detector disposed in the housing. An optical component can be disposed in the aperture and can include a first region of a first material having a first index of refraction, the first region aligned with the electromagnetic radiation emitter, a second region of the first material, the second region aligned with the electromagnetic radiation detector, and a bulk region surrounding a periphery of the first region and a periphery of the second region, the bulk region including a second material having a second index of refraction that is lower than the first index of refraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2024Publication date: April 3, 2025Inventors: Vivek Venugopal, Jacky G. Ko, Ueyn L. Block, James R. Wilson, Christopher D. Jones
-
Patent number: 12264332Abstract: This invention relates to methods and devices that improve cell culture efficiency. They include the use of gas permeable culture compartments that reduce the use of space while maintaining uniform culture conditions, and are more suitable for automated liquid handling. They include the integration of gas permeable materials into the traditional multiple shelf format to resolve the problem of non-uniform culture conditions. They include culture devices that use surfaces comprised of gas permeable, plasma charged silicone and can integrate traditional attachment surfaces, such as those comprised of traditional tissue culture treated polystyrene. They include culture devices that integrate gas permeable, liquid permeable membranes. A variety of benefits accrue, including more optimal culture conditions during scale up and more efficient use of inventory space, incubator space, and disposal space. Furthermore, labor and contamination risk are reduced.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2021Date of Patent: April 1, 2025Assignee: Wilson Wolf Manufacturing, LLCInventor: John R. Wilson
-
Patent number: 12257522Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for model rocketry are provided. According to some aspects, new forms of model rocket nose cones, other model rocket components, and methods for their use, are provided. A new form of reversibly-divisible nose cone is provided, including a plurality of housing sections forming an interior payload section and, in some embodiments, including a locking mechanism(s) configured to hold the plurality of housing sections together during the initial phases of flight. In some embodiments, such a locking mechanism is unlocked, and the housing sections are separated, at least in part, in an ejection phase of model rocket flight. In some embodiments, such a locking mechanism is unlocked, at least in part, by increased air resistance and tension from shock cord(s) of a model rocket. Shock cord mounting arms are provided, including eyelet(s), mounted at an angle to a trailing surface of the nose cone.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2022Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Inventors: Thomas A. VanStavern, Mark R. Wilson
-
Patent number: 12253728Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing defining an aperture, and an electromagnetic radiation emitter and an electromagnetic radiation detector disposed in the housing. An optical component can be disposed in the aperture and can include a first region of a first material having a first index of refraction, the first region aligned with the electromagnetic radiation emitter, a second region of the first material, the second region aligned with the electromagnetic radiation detector, and a bulk region surrounding a periphery of the first region and a periphery of the second region, the bulk region including a second material having a second index of refraction that is lower than the first index of refraction.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2021Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Vivek Venugopal, Jacky G. Ko, Ueyn L. Block, James R. Wilson, Christopher D. Jones
-
Patent number: 12245961Abstract: A system for implanting a flow modifying device in a heart comprises a flow modifying device comprising a tubular body comprising first and second openings located at first and second ends of the tubular body and a neck positioned between the first opening and the second opening, and a guide catheter comprising a flexible elongate shaft comprising a proximal portion comprising a fitting for receiving an insertion instrument and distal portion comprising an enlarged distal tip to prevent the flexible elongate shaft from passing through the flow modifying device. A guide catheter for cannulating a coronary sinus from a superior vena cava comprises a pre-formed distal portion comprising a proximal straight zone, a proximal curved zone extending along a first curved path, a distal straight zone extending along a straight path and a distal curved zone extending along a second curved path. The guide catheter can have different stiffnesses.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2022Date of Patent: March 11, 2025Assignee: SHOCKWAVE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Scott R. Wilson, Sai Ho Choy, Keith Alan Jackson, Ernest Wai Wong, Guy Patrick Vanney, Jason Lee Ladoucer, Fredericus Antonius Colen
-
Patent number: 12240953Abstract: A sheet of polymeric material is made using an extruding process and articles are formed from the sheet of polymeric material. The sheet of polymeric material and the articles comprise one or more polypropylene resins. In some embodiments, the sheet of polymeric material and the articles formed form the sheet of polymeric material are transparent.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2023Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: Berry Global, Inc.Inventors: Yucheng Peng, Jonathan Eickhoff, Ryan Dewig, Jeffrey A. Mann, Debra R. Wilson
-
Publication number: 20250069698Abstract: The present disclosure relates, generally, to nucleotide sequence data and, more particularly, to computer files and methods supporting forensic DNA analysis. In one illustrative embodiment, a method may comprise identifying a locus corresponding to each item of short tandem repeat (STR) profiling data stored in an existing computer file, wherein the STR profiling data stored in the existing computer file is repeat-based and/or length-based; identifying start and stop coordinates of an STR region of the corresponding locus for each item of STR profiling data stored in the existing computer file; creating an ambiguous text string corresponding to each item of STR profiling data stored in the existing computer file, wherein each ambiguous text string consists of a sequence of ambiguous characters extending from the start coordinate to the stop coordinate identified for the corresponding item of STR profiling data; and storing each ambiguous text string in a sequence-based computer file.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Inventor: Mark R. WILSON
-
Publication number: 20250049272Abstract: A personal, portable, folding toilet seat is provided. The personal, portable, folding toilet seat includes a plurality of support sections and a plurality of hinges. Each of the hinges is configured to connected adjacent support sections together. The personal, portable, folding toilet seat is configured for a first, deployed orientation and a second, stowed orientation. In the second, stowed orientated, the plurality of support sections are stacked upon each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2022Publication date: February 13, 2025Inventor: Eric R. Wilson
-
Patent number: 12208304Abstract: A compact high resistance fitness device for superior independent exercising or individual rehabilitation is disclosed including a platform base plate having at least one pivotally mounted resistance module attached to the platform base plate, where the at least one resistance module has an independent user-selectable resistance setting with incremental resistance force ranges of from about 5 pounds up to 500 pounds. The resistance module includes a pull cord coil storage spool configured to wrap and unwrap a pull cord of a small diameter, high-strength pull cord emanating from the resistance module. The high strength pull cord terminates at its outer end by a handle, such as a hand/foot receptacle, with a length sufficient to allow pull strokes of up to fifty feet or more, with as much weight resistance as a user could want in a compact and portable unit, capable of being taken anywhere for use.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: Maxpro Fitness, LLCInventors: Nezar Akeel, Harold R Wilson
-
Patent number: 12202931Abstract: Hydroxyl-containing copolymers of butylene oxide and ethylene oxide having a hydroxyl equivalent weight of at least 150, an average of 1.8 to 6 hydroxyl groups per molecule of which hydroxyl groups at least 70% are primary hydroxyl groups and an oxyethylene content of no greater than 10% by weight based on the weight of the copolymer, are useful for making polyurethanes. These polyols are characterized by high reactivity and fast curing times. Polyurethanes made using these polyols have excellent mechanical properties and are highly hydrophobic.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2019Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Kshitish A. Patankar, Arjun Raghuraman, Thomas P. Willumstad, Mark F. Sonnenschein, Jody Henning, Heather A. Spinney, David R. Wilson, Sukrit Mukhopadhyay
-
Publication number: 20250004016Abstract: Sensored insulation plug for a medium voltage or high-voltage separable connector in a national grid, and operable to insulate a connection element of the separable connector on an elevated voltage and to simultaneously detect and sense the elevated voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Mark Gravermann, Gunther A. J. Stollwerck, Christopher R. Wilson, Rainer Reeken, Martin A. Milek, Christine B. Bund, Mirco Gunjaca
-
Publication number: 20250002661Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for preparing biopolymer particles. One aspect provides a method comprising extruding a dispersed phase into an anti-solvent to form particles of the biopolymer, wherein the dispersed phase comprises the biopolymer in a solvent. Another aspect provides a method comprising: a membrane emulsification of a dispersed phase into a continuous phase wherein the dispersed phase comprises the biopolymer in a solvent, and wherein passing the dispersed phase through the membrane forms an emulsion of the biopolymer in the continuous phase: and a phase inversion with an anti-solvent to form particles of the biopolymer. In both aspects, each of the solvent and anti-solvent comprises water. Also provided are biopolymer particles obtained from the methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: Naturbeads LtdInventors: Amy R Wilson, Davide Mattia, Lolan Naicker
-
Patent number: 12183435Abstract: The present disclosure relates, generally, to nucleotide sequence data and, more particularly, to computer files and methods supporting forensic DNA analysis. In one illustrative embodiment, a method may comprise identifying a locus corresponding to each item of short tandem repeat (STR) profiling data stored in an existing computer file, wherein the STR profiling data stored in the existing computer file is repeat-based and/or length-based; identifying start and stop coordinates of an STR region of the corresponding locus for each item of STR profiling data stored in the existing computer file; creating an ambiguous text string corresponding to each item of STR profiling data stored in the existing computer file, wherein each ambiguous text string consists of a sequence of ambiguous characters extending from the start coordinate to the stop coordinate identified for the corresponding item of STR profiling data; and storing each ambiguous text string in a sequence-based computer file.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2023Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventor: Mark R. Wilson
-
Publication number: 20240425242Abstract: A sheet of polymeric material is made using an extruding process and articles are formed from the sheet of polymeric material. The sheet of polymeric material and the articles comprise one or more polypropylene resins. In some embodiments, the sheet of polymeric material and the articles formed form the sheet of polymeric material are transparent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Jonathan Eickhoff, Ryan Dewig, Jeffrey A. Mann, Debra R. Wilson
-
Publication number: 20240408200Abstract: Production and use of novel therapeutic cells, called T-Vehicles, in the allogeneic Adoptive Cell Therapy setting allows a wide range of therapeutic benefits to accrue with minimal or no risk of GVHD. T-Vehicles are created from donor T cells that are altered to contain therapeutic attributes that do not include their native antigen receptors and can deliver therapeutic benefits irrelevant of their native antigen specificity. T-Vehicles can possess highly restricted native antigen specificity that renders them unable to recognize antigens present on normal cells and incapable of initiating GVHD, making them ideal transport vehicles to deliver various therapeutic attributes in vivo. In essence, production and use of T-Vehicles is a paradigm shift that opens the door to therapeutic application of T cells in ways not previously contemplated, independent of whether or not there is an HLA match between the donor and the recipient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2024Publication date: December 12, 2024Inventors: Juan F. Vera, Cliona M. Rooney, Ann M. Leen, John R. Wilson
-
Patent number: 12162331Abstract: A system such as a vehicle may have adjustable structures such as adjustable windows. Adjustable windows may have adjustable layers such as adjustable tint layers, adjustable reflectivity layers, and adjustable haze layers. Adjustable window layers may be incorporated into a window with one or more transparent structural layers such as a pair of glass window layers. Adjustable components such as adjustable reflectivity layers, adjustable haze layers, and adjustable tint layers may be interposed between the pair of glass window layers. Fixed partially reflective mirrors, fixed tint layers, and/or fixed haze layers may be used in place of adjustable tint, haze, and reflectivity layers and/or may be incorporated into windows in addition to adjustable tint, haze, and reflectivity layers.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2022Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christopher D. Jones, Ibuki Kamei, James R. Wilson, Clarisse Mazuir, John Raff, Budhadipta Dan, David E. Kingman, Martin Melcher
-
Publication number: 20240400454Abstract: In general, the present invention is directed to a building panel, such as a gypsum board, comprising a core having a first side and a second side opposing the first side and at least one facing material having a coating comprising at least one fungicide, at least one polymeric binder, and at least one pigment. The panel satisfies at least one of the following: the board exhibits a rating of 2 or less when tested in accordance to ASTM G21-15 or the board exhibits a rating of at least 8 when tested in accordance to ASTM D3273-16. The panel may also exhibit at least a Level 3 finish.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2024Publication date: December 5, 2024Inventors: Thomas R. Wilson, Joseph J. Bailey
-
Publication number: 20240386494Abstract: A blockchain enabled electronic futures trading system and method provided which allows for optional computerized delivery of cryptocurrency. A trade determination system allows a buyer and seller computer system to trade a future on a cryptocurrency such as bitcoin. Additionally, the trade determination system communicates with a central clearing computer system that allows the seller to provide, using the block chain, an amount of bitcoin equal to or greater than the underlying future by transferring the bitcoin from a seller bitcoin wallet associated with the seller computer system to a central clearing bitcoin wallet associated with the central clearing computer system. Upon the expiration date of the future, the seller may optionally select to provide to the buyer the bitcoin that was previously transferred to the central clearing bitcoin wallet instead of fiat currency.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Donald R. Wilson, JR., Joel D. Nordell, David Z. Werblowsky, Michael A. Riddle, JR.
-
Patent number: 12145303Abstract: A formulation for producing a polymeric material including high-density polyethylene, a chemical blowing agent, and other optional components is described.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2020Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: Berry Plastics CorporationInventors: David Dezhou Sun, Philip A. Driskill, Tony Cain, Diane E. Marret, Debra R. Wilson, Timothy Ponrathnam