Patents by Inventor Robert Croft

Robert Croft 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: 11963527
    Abstract: The disclosure provides for methods of repelling, directing, altering the behavior, and controlling an insect by utilizing a compound or composition described herein. The disclosure also provides for methods of promoting the health of an insect by repelling a pest that preys on insect and/or by providing an antibiotic or nutritional supplement composition to an insect. The disclosure also provides for a composition including at least one repelling, controlling, or directing compound or composition described herein together with an insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, or miticide. Compounds, compositions, seeds, and plants useful in these methods are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Tai-Teh Wu, Dick Rogers, Jian Zhang, Chi Yu Roy Chen, Robert Croft, Ronald Reichert, William G. Hairston
  • Publication number: 20230131580
    Abstract: This disclosure discloses various dispensation devices for dispensation of various volumes of content. For example, some of such content can include cream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Tracy Luckow, Lori Gitomer, Elissa Harman, Robyn Scheck, Brent Lindberg, Martin Short, Robert Croft
  • Patent number: 11534781
    Abstract: This disclosure discloses various dispensation devices for dispensation of various volumes of content. For example, some of such content can include cream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Over the Top Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Tracy Luckow, Lori Gitomer, Elissa Harman, Robyn Scheck, Brent Lindberg, Martin Short, Robert Croft
  • Patent number: 11276111
    Abstract: This disclosure describes an online social and collaborative commerce system and method thereof that provides an interactive and virtual personal shopping experience through a platform that facilitates direct selling of products or services. The experience may utilizes a network of independent representatives, consultants or stylist to sell the products or services to consumers or guests. In one illustrative embodiment, information is received from a hostess to begin a direct selling event. A stylist may be matched with the event and a set of hostess' guests are invited. Using this information, a specific website for the event is generated. A stylist portal, hostess portal and at least one guest portal to the specific website is launched for the event. Through the stylist portal, a selection of products or services may be displayed on the at least one guest portal for purchase. The hostess portal may be used to facilitate the event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: cabi, LLC
    Inventors: Kris Shenk, Brett Gregor, Robert Croft
  • Publication number: 20210362174
    Abstract: This disclosure discloses various dispensation devices for dispensation of various volumes of content. For example, some of such content can include cream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Tracy Luckow, Lori Gitomer, Elissa Harman, Robyn Scheck, Brent Lindberg, Martin Short, Robert Croft
  • Publication number: 20210342930
    Abstract: This disclosure describes an online social and collaborative commerce system and method thereof that provides an interactive and virtual personal shopping experience through a platform that facilitates direct selling of products or services. The experience may utilizes a network of independent representatives, consultants or stylist to sell the products or services to consumers or guests. In one illustrative embodiment, information is received from a hostess to begin a direct selling event. A stylist may be matched with the event and a set of hostess' guests are invited. Using this information, a specific website for the event is generated. A stylist portal, hostess portal and at least one guest portal to the specific website is launched for the event. Through the stylist portal, a selection of products or services may be displayed on the at least one guest portal for purchase. The hostess portal may be used to facilitate the event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: cabi LLC
    Inventors: Kris Shenk, Brett Gregor, Robert Croft
  • Publication number: 20210342929
    Abstract: This disclosure describes an online social and collaborative commerce system and method thereof that provides an interactive and virtual personal shopping experience through a platform that facilitates direct selling of products or services. The experience may utilizes a network of independent representatives, consultants or stylist to sell the products or services to consumers or guests. In one illustrative embodiment, information is received from a hostess to begin a direct selling event. A stylist may be matched with the event and a set of hostess' guests are invited. Using this information, a specific website for the event is generated. A stylist portal, hostess portal and at least one guest portal to the specific website is launched for the event. Through the stylist portal, a selection of products or services may be displayed on the at least one guest portal for purchase. The hostess portal may be used to facilitate the event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: cabi LLC
    Inventors: Kris Shenk, Brett Gregor, Robert Croft
  • Patent number: 11090666
    Abstract: This disclosure discloses various dispensation devices for dispensation of various volumes of content. For example, some of such content can include cream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Over the Top Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Tracy Luckow, Lori Gitomer, Elissa Harman, Robyn Scheck, Brent Lindberg, Martin Short, Robert Croft
  • Publication number: 20210229121
    Abstract: This disclosure discloses various dispensation devices for dispensation of various volumes of content. For example, some of such content can include cream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Tracy Luckow, Lori Gitomer, Elissa Harman, Robyn Scheck, Brent Lindberg, Martin Short, Robert Croft
  • Patent number: 10584075
    Abstract: A composite reactive material for use in a munition is disclosed. The composite reactive material comprises a metal lattice structure having interstitial spaces and a powder in the interstitial spaces. The powder comprises at least one metal powder and/or at least one halogen-containing polymer powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: MBDA UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Terence Alan Ackerman, David Robert Crofts, Kiran Gulia, Moataz Mohammad Mahmoud Attallah, Jack Robert Harry Mellor
  • Publication number: 20190104732
    Abstract: The disclosure provides for methods of repelling, directing, altering the behavior, and controlling an insect by utilizing a compound or composition described herein. The disclosure also provides for methods of promoting the health of an insect by repelling a pest that preys on insect and/or by providing an antibiotic or nutritional supplement composition to an insect. The disclosure also provides for a composition including at least one repelling, controlling, or directing compound or composition described herein together with an insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, or miticide. Compounds, compositions, seeds, and plants useful in these methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Tai-Teh WU, Dick ROGERS, Jian ZHANG, Chi Yu Roy CHEN, Robert CROFT, Ronald REICHERT, William G. HAIRSTON
  • Publication number: 20180198138
    Abstract: A fuel cell device and a method for operating a fuel cell device is provided. In order to be able to efficiently heat a fuel cell device during a cold start, a fuel cell stack (1) of the fuel cell device includes a thermally insulated container (5) for temperature control fluid, and the temperature control fluid is conducted from the thermally insulated container (5) into at least one fuel cell (2) of the fuel cell stack (1) when the fuel cell device is started.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Peter Bach, Ryan Paddon, Mark Hollett, Robert Croft
  • Publication number: 20170073281
    Abstract: A composite reactive material for use in a munition is disclosed. The composite reactive material comprises a metal lattice structure having interstitial spaces and a powder in the interstitial spaces. The powder comprises at least one metal powder and/or at least one halogen-containing polymer powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: MBDA UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Terence Alan ACKERMAN, David Robert CROFTS, Kiran GULIA, Moataz Mohammad Mahmoud ATTALLAH, Jack Robert Harry MELLOR
  • Publication number: 20160029628
    Abstract: The disclosure provides for methods of repelling, directing, altering the behavior, and/or controlling an insect by utilizing a compound or composition described herein. The disclosure also provides for methods of repelling or directing an insect from an organism, article, or structure by utilizing a compound or composition described herein. The disclosure also provides for an article or structure treated with a composition including at least one repellent, controlling, or directing compound described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Tai-teh WU, Dick ROGERS, Jian ZHANG, Chi Yu Roy CHEN, Robert CROFT, Ronald REICHERT, William G. HAIRSTON
  • Publication number: 20150257384
    Abstract: The disclosure provides for methods of repelling, directing, altering the behavior, and controlling an insect by utilizing a compound or composition described herein. The disclosure also provides for methods of promoting the health of an insect by repelling a pest that preys on insect and/or by providing an antibiotic or nutritional supplement composition to an insect. The disclosure also provides for a composition including at least one repelling, controlling, or directing compound or composition described herein together with an insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, or miticide. Compounds, compositions, seeds, and plants useful in these methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Tai-Teh Wu, Dick Rogers, Jian Zhang, Chi Yu Roy Chen, Robert Croft, Ronald Reichert, William G. Hairston
  • Publication number: 20150003758
    Abstract: A pouch product assembled from a sheet that is folded to close a first end of the pouch product and opposed first and second sheet panels of the sheet bond at first marginal portions to aligned marginal portions of gusset panels to define legs and bond together at second marginal portions to define a body with a cavity for holding fluid, and a second end closes by bonding opposing second end marginal portions. A tear-open fold line and slit provide an opening for dispensing fluidal contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Warrington, Cynthia Castellani, Robert Croft, Martin Short
  • Publication number: 20140274682
    Abstract: Methods for reducing dust emission by coating a seed with a lubricant composition are described herein. The disclosure also provides for a method of reducing insect exposure to vacuum planter dust released during seed planting by applying a lubricant composition to a seed. Methods for increasing seed lubricity by coating a seed with a lubricant composition are also described. Compositions and seeds useful in these methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Bayer CropScience LP
    Inventors: Tai-Teh WU, Dick ROGERS, Jian ZHANG, Robert CROFT, Chi Yu Roy CHEN, Ronald REICHERT, William G. HAIRSTON
  • Publication number: 20140274683
    Abstract: Compositions including (a) a pollinating insect repelling, controlling, or directing compound or composition and (b) a compound or composition capable of protecting seeds, plant parts, or plants against insect and/or nematode infestation are provided. The disclosure also provides for methods of repelling, controlling, or directing a pollinating insect, for example a bee, while protecting seeds, plant parts, and/or plants against insect and/or nematode infestation. Seeds, plants, and plant parts treated with compositions described herein are also provided for by the disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Bayer CropScience LP
    Inventors: Tai-Teh WU, Dick ROGERS, Jian ZHANG, Robert CROFT, Chi Yu Roy CHEN
  • Patent number: D731420
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: ATOMI, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Croft, Martin Short, Stephane Krumenacker
  • Patent number: D742830
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: ATOMI, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Croft, Brian Kang, Stephane Krumenacker, Martin Short