Patents by Inventor Richard Robison

Richard Robison 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: 20110045468
    Abstract: The present invention provides polynucleotides that can specifically hybridize to Group A Streptococcus (GAS) nucleic acids from all genotypes. These polynucleotides can be used in genotype-independent detection and quantitation of GAS nucleic acids. For example, the polynucleotides can be used as primers and/or probes in amplification-based assays for either end-point detection or real-time monitoring of GAS nucleic acids in a test sample. The polynucleotides can additionally be provided as part of a kit for the detection and quantitation of GAS nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Richard Robison, Eldon G. Prince, Benjamin Ari Satterfield
  • Publication number: 20080087664
    Abstract: A package configured to receive a food item for storage and heating therein is disclosed. The package includes an opening and a closure mechanism and comprises an insulating microwave material. A plurality of packages in a stacked relation also is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Richard Robison, Lorin Cole, Timothy Bohrer, Scott Middleton, Terrence Lafferty, Brian O'Hagan, Patrick Wnek
  • Publication number: 20080078759
    Abstract: The combination of insulating material with microwave interactive food packaging for enhanced cooking properties is disclosed. An insulating microwave packaging material (200) and a method of making the same are also disclosed. In one embodiment, the insulating microwave packaging material (200) is formed by bonding a microwave interactive material substrate (205) that creates sensible heat upon exposure to microwave energy to a second substrate (210) along bond lines (212) arranged in a pattern to form closed cells (214). Upon impingement of the insulating microwave packaging material (200) by microwave energy in a microwave oven, the closed cells (214) expand to form insulating pockets (216). One side of the insulating pocket (216) bulges and lofts above the opposite side. When a food product is situated on the insulating microwave packaging material (200), the insulating pockets (216) insulate the food product from the microwave oven environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Patrick Wnek, Terrence Lafferty, Richard Robison, Lorin Cole, Brian O'Hagan, Scott Middleton
  • Publication number: 20080047958
    Abstract: A microwave insulating material includes a dimensionally stable support, a patterned adhesive layer overlying at least a portion of the support, a polymer film layer overlying the patterned adhesive layer, and a plurality of expandable cells disposed between the support and the polymer film layer and defined by the patterned adhesive layer, wherein the expandable cells vary in size. A self-sealing microwave package includes a sheet of insulating material including a first surface, and a thermally activatable adhesive applied to at least a portion of the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Lorin Cole, Timothy Bohrer, Scott Middleton, Richard Robison, Terrence Lafferty, Brian O'Hagan, Patrick Wnek
  • Publication number: 20070251943
    Abstract: A microwave energy interactive heating sheet includes at least two susceptor layers and a plurality of expandable insulating cells. At least some of the expandable insulating cells inflate when exposed to microwave energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Patrick Wnek, Lorin Cole, Scott Middleton, Richard Robison
  • Publication number: 20060289521
    Abstract: A microwave energy interactive web includes a reagent that is responsive to heat. The microwave energy interactive web may be used to form a package for heating a food item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Reinhard Bohme, John Files, Terrence Lafferty, Scott Middleton, Richard Robison
  • Publication number: 20060206492
    Abstract: A system and method for distributing digital media assets to a plurality of users. A portal is provided comprising at least one server computer. The portal executes a media library database server application that manages access a master library of media 5 assets that can be accessed by users via one or more communication networks. A plurality of media player devices communicate with the portal to access media assets for use. Each media player device may comprise a processor that executes a database client application that manages media assets licensed for use by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Kenneth Lipscomb, John Petritis, Richard Robison, Kelly Morrison, Michael Hirsch, Eric Muntz, John Whitehead
  • Publication number: 20060113300
    Abstract: A microwave interactive insulating material is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventors: Patrick Wnek, Terrence Lafferty, Richard Robison, Lorin Cole, Brian O'Hagan, Scott Middleton
  • Publication number: 20060031257
    Abstract: A system and method for distributing digital media assets to a plurality of users. A portal is provided comprising at least one server computer. The portal executes a media library database server application that manages access a master library of media 5 assets that can be accessed by users via one or more communication networks. A plurality of media player devices communicate with the portal to access media assets for use. Each media player device may comprise a processor that executes a database client application that manages media assets licensed for use by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Kenneth Lipscomb, John Petritis, Richard Robison, Kelly Morrison, Michael Hirsch, Eric Muntz, John Whitehead, III
  • Publication number: 20050230384
    Abstract: A package configured to receive a food item for storage and heating therein is disclosed. The package includes an opening and a closure mechanism and comprises an insulating microwave material. A plurality of packages in a stacked relation also is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Richard Robison, Lorin Cole, Timothy Bohrer, Scott Middleton, Terrence Lafferty, Brian O'Hagan, Patrick Wnek
  • Publication number: 20050205565
    Abstract: A microwave insulating material includes a dimensionally stable support, a patterned adhesive layer overlying at least a portion of the support, a polymer film layer overlying the patterned adhesive layer, and a plurality of expandable cells disposed between the support and the polymer film layer and defined by the patterned adhesive layer, wherein the expandable cells vary in size. A self-sealing microwave package includes a sheet of insulating material including a first surface, and a thermally activatable adhesive applied to at least a portion of the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Lorin Cole, Timothy Bohrer, Scott Middleton, Richard Robison, Terrence Lafferty, Brian O'Hagan, Patrick Wnek
  • Publication number: 20050173425
    Abstract: The combination of insulating material with microwave interactive food packaging for enhanced cooking properties is disclosed. An insulating microwave packaging material (200) and a method of making the same are also disclosed. In one embodiment, the insulating microwave packaging material (200) is formed by bonding a microwave interactive material substrate (205) that creates sensible heat upon exposure to microwave energy to a second substrate (210) along bond lines (212) arranged in a pattern to form closed cells (214). Upon impingement of the insulating microwave packaging material (200) by microwave energy in a microwave oven, the closed cells (214) expand to form insulating pockets (216). One side of the insulating pocket (216) bulges and lofts above the opposite side. When a food product is situated on the insulating microwave packaging material (200), the insulating pockets (216) insulate the food product from the microwave oven environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Patrick Wnek, Terrence Lafferty, Richard Robison, Lorin Cole, Brian O'Hagan, Scott Middleton