Patents by Inventor Robert Arthur

Robert Arthur 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).

  • HAPLOID INDUCTION COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USE THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20180092316
    Abstract: Provided here are methods of using a mutated patatin-like phospholipase II? (“pPLAII?,” renamed here MATRILINEAL) to induce haploid induction in plants, cloning a pPLAII? to induce haploid induction in plants, and genetically engineering a plant to contain a mutated pPLAII?. Also provided are methods of applying topical and spray chemicals, lipids, and RNAi molecules to plants during pollination in order to induce haploid production. Further provided are methods of chemically treating plants during pollination to induce haploids while also reducing embryo abortion and increasing seed set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Satya CHINTAMANANI, Timothy KELLIHER, Brent DELZER, Michael NUCCIO, Robert Arthur DIETRICH, Suresh Babu KADARU, Todd WARNER, William Paul BULLOCK
  • Multispectral imaging system and method for detecting foreign object debris
    Patent number: 9863888
    Abstract: A multispectral imaging system and method and a system for composite layup are provided in order to detect foreign object debris during the fabrication of a composite structure. In the context of a method, a surface of a composite material is illuminated with near infrared light. The method also detects the near infrared light following interaction of the near infrared light with the composite material. Following detection, the method analyzes a spectrum of the near infrared light to detect foreign object debris upon the composite material. The method analyzes the spectrum of near infrared light by distinguishing between different types of foreign object debris as a result of comparing the spectrum of near infrared light to predefined spectral signatures of a plurality of different types of foreign object debris. The method may also determine the size and location of the foreign object debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Paul H. Shelley, Jr., Paul G. Vahey, Gregory J. Werner, Robert Arthur Kisch
  • Apparatus and method for product marketing
    Patent number: 9830605
    Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media processor having a controller to present media content provided by a media content source operating in an interactive television (iTV) network, access a client program which presents an overlay that superimposes onto the media content, wherein the client program enables the media processor to associate at least a portion of the media content with a user-generated comment, receive the user-generated comment, wherein the user-generated comment provides commentary on the portion of the media content, associate the user-generated comment with the portion of the media content, and transmit the user-generated comment to a third party for determination of marketing parameters of the portion of the media content. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Linda Roberts, E-Lee Chang, Ja-Young Sung, Natasha Barrett Schultz, Robert Arthur King
  • SUBMICRON PARTICLE REMOVAL FROM GAS STREAMS
    Publication number: 20170320816
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for removing submicron particles from a gas stream, in particular from urea prilling off-gas, wherein a Venturi ejector is used. A method comprises contacting a gas stream containing submicron particles in a Venturi ejector with an injected high velocity scrubbing liquid to provide a pumping action, wherein the scrubbing liquid has an initial velocity of at least 25 m/s and wherein the ratio of scrubbing liquid and gas flow is between 0.0005 and 0.0015 (m3/h)/(m3/h).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Stamicarbon B.V.
    Inventors: Brian Sayre HIGGINS, John Marshall TATE, III, Robert Arthur YATES, Marcel Julien POMERLEAU, Jon Michael HEON, Wilfried Marc Renaat DIRKX, Juan Coloma GONZÁLEZ
  • FOOTWEAR POINT OF SALE AND MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20170308945
    Abstract: System and method for generating a custom last for a consumer, and providing the custom last to at least one of a) a virtual footwear generator and b) a manufacturing processor for producing the custom last and manufacturing footwear based on the custom last. The system and method may also include a virtual store front or point of sale system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher John Loveder, Robert Arthur Murphy, Dalton Wesley Strong, Daniel James VanWagnen
  • BORDERLESS DISPLAY WITH CURVED EDGES
    Publication number: 20170293194
    Abstract: An electronic device with a flexible display subassembly is provided. The display stack may use two layers of adhesives having different elastic properties to improve mechanical impact resistance, with a first adhesive layer made of a viscoelastic material and a second adhesive layer having a low modulus of elasticity. The display stack may also include a hot melt protective sheet (HMPS) covering the display subassembly. The HMPS may be wrapped around the two side edges of a rigid substrate to attach directly to the substrate, thereby aiding in the adhesion of the display stack to the substrate. The display stack may also includes a patterned back protective sheet in which the protective backing layer is removed along the curved portions of the display stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Weihsin Hou, Robert Arthur Sprague, Chin Siong Khor, Siddharth Gupta
  • Multi-level fulfillment center for unmanned aerial vehicles
    Patent number: 9777502
    Abstract: A multi-level (ML) fulfillment center is designed to accommodate landing and takeoff of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), possibly in an urban setting, such as in a densely populated area. Unlike traditional fulfillment centers, the ML fulfillment centers may include many levels (i.e., stories, floors, etc.) as permitted under zoning regulations for respective areas. The fulfillment center may have one or more landing locations and one or more deployment locations to accommodate UAVs, which may delivery at least some of the items from the fulfillment center to locations associated with customers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: James Christopher Curlander, Asaf Gilboa-Amir, Lauren Marie Kisser, Robert Arthur Koch, Ricky Dean Welsh
  • Dark line compensation in polarized three-dimensional viewing
    Patent number: 9778473
    Abstract: Three-dimensional display systems may include polarized displays that polarize light emitted from a first set of areas of the display with a first polarization for a first eye of the viewer and that polarizes light emitted from a second set of areas of the display with a second polarization for a second eye of the viewer. This may result in dark areas being perceived by a viewer when viewed through polarized 3D glasses. Systems and technologies according to this disclosure may include 3D glasses that have a lenses configured to redirect a portion of incoming light in a first axis to at least partially illuminate the dark areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Arthur Sprague
  • SUPPORT UNIT FOR FORMING A TEMPORARY ROADWAY
    Publication number: 20170241084
    Abstract: A support unit (10) is connectable together with similar such units to form a temporary roadway. A plurality of upwardly extending and tapering recesses (18) are provided on a lower surface (20) of the support unit (10) to provide engagement with the ground. Locking arrangements and respective flanges and corresponding recesses are provided on the sides of the support units (10), for interconnecting adjacent such units (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Arthur ELSE, Lyle SHUERT
  • Haploid Induction Compositions and Methods for Use Therefor
    Publication number: 20170240912
    Abstract: Provided are isolated cDNAs comprising a nucleotide sequence having at least 90% identity to SEQ ID NO: 33, SEQ ID NO: 37, SEQ ID NO: 52 or SEQ ID NO: 53. Also provided are expression cassettes; vectors; transgenic plant cells; plants, plant parts, and seeds; isolated polypeptides; amplicons and informative fragments of the presently disclosed nucleic acids; compositions that include amplification primer pairs; methods for producing plants that exhibit HI; methods for identifying the presence or absence of an allele associated with HI in a plant; methods for introgressing Haploid-inducing nucleotide sequences into plants; and methods for selecting parental plants predicted to produce progeny generations with plants that exhibit Haploid Induction trait.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Satya Chintamanani, Timothy Kelliher, Brent Delzer, Michael L. Nuccio, Robert Arthur Dietrich, Suresh Babu KADARU, Todd Lee Warner, William Paul Bullock
  • Apparatus and method for rapidly deflating tires to disable a land vehicle
    Patent number: 9714492
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for disabling a ground engaging traction device of a land vehicle includes at least one penetrator configured to breach the traction device, an articulated strap configured to move the apparatus between a retracted arrangement and an extended arrangement, a mass configured to deploy the apparatus to the extended arrangement, and a retractor configured to retract the apparatus to the retracted arrangement. The penetrators can be arranged in sections and the penetrators can be arranged so as to be multi-directional within each section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (Arizona) LLC
    Inventors: Mynor J. Castro, Robert Arthur McCoy, Brian D. Rosner, Patrick J. Barnhill, Gregg D. Spendlove, Edwin Allen Spomer, Martin A. Martinez
  • MULTI-LEVEL FULFILLMENT CENTER FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20170175413
    Abstract: A multi-level (ML) fulfillment center is designed to accommodate landing and takeoff of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), possibly in an urban setting, such as in a densely populated area. Unlike traditional fulfillment centers, the ML fulfillment centers may include many levels (i.e., stories, floors, etc.) as permitted under zoning regulations for respective areas. The fulfillment center may have one or more landing locations and one or more deployment locations to accommodate UAVs, which may delivery at least some of the items from the fulfillment center to locations associated with customers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: James Christopher Curlander, Asaf Gilboa-Amir, Lauren Marie Kisser, Robert Arthur Koch, Ricky Dean Welsh
  • Charging handle
    Patent number: 9683795
    Abstract: A charging handle for a firearm includes a primary handle and secondary handle in communication with a latch for engaging to or releasing from a firearm's bolt carrier, allowing for ambidextrous operation of the charging handle, allowing for operation that overcomes interference from optical sights on a firearm, and allowing for operation in various firing positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Sportco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Arthur Novak, Roy William Stedman
  • Haploid induction compositions and methods for use therefor
    Patent number: 9677082
    Abstract: Provided are expression cassettes; vectors; transgenic plant cells; plants, plant parts, and seeds; isolated polypeptides; amplicons and informative fragments of the presently disclosed nucleic acids; compositions that include amplification primer pairs; methods for producing plants that exhibit haploid induction (HI); methods for identifying the presence or absence of an allele associated with HI in a plant; methods for introgressing Haploid-inducing nucleotide sequences into plants; and methods for selecting parental plants predicted to produce progeny generations with plants that exhibit Haploid Induction trait.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Satya Chintamanani, Brent Delzer, Michael L Nuccio, Robert Arthur Dietrich, Suresh Babu Kadaru, Todd Lee Warner, William Paul Bullock, Timothy Kelliher
  • MULTISPECTRAL IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS
    Publication number: 20170160208
    Abstract: A multispectral imaging system and method and a system for composite layup are provided in order to detect foreign object debris during the fabrication of a composite structure. In the context of a method, a surface of a composite material is illuminated with near infrared light. The method also detects the near infrared light following interaction of the near infrared light with the composite material. Following detection, the method analyzes a spectrum of the near infrared light to detect foreign object debris upon the composite material. The method analyzes the spectrum of near infrared light by distinguishing between different types of foreign object debris as a result of comparing the spectrum of near infrared light to predefined spectral signatures of a plurality of different types of foreign object debris. The method may also determine the size and location of the foreign object debris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Paul H. Shelley, JR., Paul G. Vahey, Gregory J. Werner, Robert Arthur Kisch
  • HYBRID SECURITY DEVICE FOR SECURITY DOCUMENT OR TOKEN
    Publication number: 20170106690
    Abstract: A hybrid security device for security documents and the like, with the microstructure for a first optically variable device (OVD) and the microstructure for a second OVD mutually interlace or interspersed. The first microstructure has a height profile that differs from that of the second microstructure by more than 0.5 microns. Suitable fabrication processes for the hybrid security device are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Applicant: Innovia Security Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert Arthur Lee, Michael Hardwick
  • Multispectral imaging system and method for detecting foreign object debris
    Patent number: 9606070
    Abstract: A multispectral imaging system and method and a system for composite layup are provided in order to detect foreign object debris during the fabrication of a composite structure. In the context of a method, a surface of a composite material is illuminated with near infrared light. The method also detects the near infrared light following interaction of the near infrared light with the composite material. Following detection, the method analyzes a spectrum of the near infrared light to detect foreign object debris upon the composite material. The method analyzes the spectrum of near infrared light by distinguishing between different types of foreign object debris as a result of comparing the spectrum of near infrared light to predefined spectral signatures of a plurality of different types of foreign object debris. The method may also determine the size and location of the foreign object debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Paul H Shelley, Jr., Paul G Vahey, Gregory J Werner, Robert Arthur Kisch
  • HAPLOID INDUCTION COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USE THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20170067067
    Abstract: Provided are isolated cDNAs. In some embodiments, the isolated cDNA are selected from the group consisting of: (a) a nucleic acid having at least 90% identity to SEQ ID NO: 33, SEQ ID NO: 37, SEQ ID NO: 52 or SEQ ID NO: 53, optionally wherein the percent identity is calculated over the entire length of SEQ ID NO: 33, SEQ ID NO: 37, SEQ ID NO: 52 or SEQ ID NO: 53; (b) a nucleic acid having at least 95% identity over nucleotides 91-1452 of SEQ ID NO: 33; (c) a nucleic acid that is the reverse complement of either of (a) or (b); and (d) a nucleic acid that encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to SEQ ID NO: 54, or SEQ ID NO: 55, or SEQ ID NO: 56, or SEQ ID NO: 57 optionally wherein the percent identity is calculated over the entire length of SEQ ID NO: 54, or SEQ ID NO: 55, or SEQ ID NO: 56, or SEQ ID NO: 57.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Satya CHINTAMANANI, Brent DELZER, Michael L NUCCIO, Robert Arthur DIETRICH, Suresh Babu KADARU, Todd Lee WARNER, William Paul BULLOCK, Timothy KELLIHER
  • Charging handle
    Patent number: D787624
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Sportco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Arthur Novak, Roy William Stedman
  • Pair of pistol grips
    Patent number: D803343
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Sportco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Arthur Novak, Joseph Michael Procopio