Patents by Inventor Robert Davidson

Robert Davidson 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).

  • MAGNETIC COUPLING FOR SPRAYHEADS
    Publication number: 20140166124
    Abstract: A faucet including a faucet head, a body and a magnetic coupling releasably coupling the faucet head to the faucet body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Kyle Robert Davidson, Michael Scot Rosko, Charles Alfred Nelson
  • Recombinant vectors
    Patent number: 8741633
    Abstract: Methods and materials are provided for integrating heterologous nucleic acids into the genome of a cell or virus without disrupting expression of genes adjacent to the insertion site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Glycofi, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nett, Robert Davidson
  • Oral Energy Supplement and Related Methods
    Publication number: 20140121191
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oral dosage formulations consisting of at least one active ingredient contained in a plurality of hydrophobic carriers dispersed in an aqueous medium comprising a hydrocolloid. The active ingredients include various energy supplements, such as caffeine and vitamins. The formulations may further include emulsifiers, permeation enhancers, and vasodilators. The invention further relates to methods of making the oral dosage formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Davidson, Eric Allen, Edward Maliski, Jose Bernado
  • MAGNETIC ESCUTCHEON MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20140102555
    Abstract: An escutcheon mounting assembly including an escutcheon coupled to a base and including an opening for receiving a valve user interface. A magnetically attractive element is supported by one of the base and the escutcheon, and at least one magnet is affixed to the other of the base and the escutcheon and is configured to magnetically couple the escutcheon to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANA
    Inventors: Benjamin Michael Allen, Kyle Robert Davidson, Alfred Charles Nelson
  • METHODS FOR AND APPARATUS FOR ASSOCIATING EMOTIONAL MOTIVATORS WITH PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20140074651
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for associating Emotional Motivators with a Product. The Emotional Motivators associated with the Products are correlated with Emotional Motivators associated with a Purchaser. Advice regarding a Purchase may be provided based upon the correlated Emotional Motivators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Davidson, Fanny Chung Davidson, Belinda Womack, Dmitry Korobkov
  • Magnetic escutcheon mounting assembly
    Patent number: 8627844
    Abstract: An escutcheon mounting assembly including an escutcheon coupled to a base and including an opening for receiving a valve user interface. A magnetically attractive element is supported by one of the base and the escutcheon, and at least one magnet is affixed to the other of the base and the escutcheon and is configured to magnetically couple the escutcheon to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Benjamin Michael Allen, Kyle Robert Davidson, Alfred C. Nelson
  • PROMOTERS FOR HIGH LEVEL RECOMBINANT EXPRESSION IN FUNGAL HOST CELLS
    Publication number: 20140011236
    Abstract: The present invention provides, in part, promoters for recombinant expression of polypeptides in host cells such as Pichia pastoris as well as methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Davidson, Bianka Prinz, I-Ming Wang, Stephen Hamilton, Ming-Tang Chen, Brian Mickus
  • METHODS FOR AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING ADVICE BASED UPON EMOTIONAL MOTIVATORS
    Publication number: 20140012700
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for associating Products with Emotional Qualifiers and Purchasers with Emotional Motivators. The associations may then be used to provide advice on a decision to Purchase or other decision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Davidson, Fanny Chung Davidson, Belinda Womack
  • METHODS FOR AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO A PURCHASER
    Publication number: 20140012667
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for assisting a Purchaser in making a decision related to a Purchase. The decision may include which Product or Service will most satisfy a Purchaser in the event that the Purchaser acquires the Product or Service. The assistance is based upon emotional motivators associated with the Purchaser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Davidson, Fanny Davidson, Belinda Womack
  • Proximity sensor
    Patent number: 8614414
    Abstract: A proximity sensor is disclosed. The proximity sensor may be incorporated as part of a water delivery device. A holder which aligns an optical source and sensor of the proximity sensor is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Kyle Robert Davidson, Matthew E. M. Storkey, Timothy J. Ensor, Timothy John Thorn, Paul D. Koottungal
  • Oral Colloidal Electrolyte Solution and Related Methods
    Publication number: 20130309363
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oral dosage formulations consisting of at least one active ingredient contained in a plurality of hydrophobic carriers dispersed in an aqueous medium comprising a hydrocolloid. The active ingredients include various forms of electrolytes. The formulations may further include emulsifiers, permeation enhancers, and vasodilators. The invention further relates to methods of making the oral dosage formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Davidson, Eric Allen, Edward Maliski, Jose Bernado
  • METHODS FOR AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING USER SPECIFIC GUIDANCE
    Publication number: 20130311267
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for associating Emotional Motivators with a Product. The Emotional Motivators associated with the Products are correlated with Emotional Motivators associated with a Purchaser. Advice regarding a Purchase may be provided based upon the correlated Emotional Motivators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventor: Robert Davidson
  • LINE TRIMMER
    Publication number: 20130283752
    Abstract: A line trimmer or mower head includes an automatic and/or manual line feed system with reduced tendency for cut and worn line to retract fully back into the spool housing. The line trimmer includes a rotatable spool assembly of at least one feedable line, at least one primary wall member adjacent a periphery of said spool assembly and a guide passage extending generally radially away from said primary wall member. The guide passage is partly defined by a substantially radially extending first formation arranged to bear upon line extending through said guide passage, such that in use line located within said guide passage is restricted to a substantially radial orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: John Lister, Robert Davidson, Mark Glanville
  • METHODS FOR AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED PRESALE KIOSK
    Publication number: 20130268345
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for providing sales assistance to a Purchaser located within a store location. The present invention includes a Kiosk for fielding inquiries about a product included in the store inventory. A Purchaser may also use a mobile device to receive sales assistance. A Sales Incentive Artifact may be used to encourage a Purchaser to complete a Purchase at the store location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventor: Robert Davidson
  • METHODS FOR AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED THIRD PARTY SALES INCENTIVES REDEEMABLE VIA A MOBILE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130246159
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for providing and redeeming Purchase Incentive Artifacts via a mobile device and independent of a vendor point of sale system. The Purchase Incentive may be used to encourage a Purchaser to make a Purchase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventor: Robert Davidson
  • METHODS FOR AND APPARATUS FOR ASSOCIATING EMOTIONAL MOTIVATORS WITH PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20130246174
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for associating Emotional Motivators with a Product. The Emotional Motivators associated with the Products are correlated with Emotional Motivators associated with a Purchaser. Advice regarding a Purchase may be provided based upon the correlated Emotional Motivators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Davidson, Fanny Chung Davidson, Belinda Womack, Dmitry Korobkov
  • Mixing valve including a molded waterway assembly
    Patent number: 8469056
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device including a valve body fluidly coupled to an electrically insulating waterway assembly. The waterway assembly may include a molded base, and a capacitive sensor may be electrically coupled to the valve body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Garry Robin Marty, Kyle Robert Davidson, Steven Kyle Meehan, Darrell Scott Crowe
  • METHODS FOR AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED SALES REFERRALS LOCAL TO A PURCHASER
    Publication number: 20130159101
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for associating Emotional Motivators with a Product. The Emotional Motivators associated with the Products are correlated with Emotional Motivators associated with a Purchaser. Advice regarding a Purchase may be provided based upon the correlated Emotional Motivators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Davidson, Fanny Chung Davidson, Belinda Womack, Dmitry Korobkov
  • Chemical Treatments for the Disruption of Dental Plaque Biofilms and Related Methods
    Publication number: 20130108560
    Abstract: A thin film composition for oral administration that adheres to and dissolves in a mouth of a user, wherein the thin film is a single layered water-soluble solid comprising at least one D-amino acid contained in a plurality of hydrophobic carriers dispersed throughout the thin film. The hydrophobic carriers comprise oil and the composition further comprises a phospholipid, an emulsifier, and a water soluble polymer. The preferred D-amino acids are D-leucine, D-tryptophan, D-methionine, and D-tyrosine. A method of reducing dental plaque in a subject entails placing the thin film composition contemplated herein into a mouth of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Davidson, Eric Allen, Ed Maliski
  • METHODS FOR AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING ADVICE BASED UPON EMOTIONAL MOTIVATORS
    Publication number: 20130097051
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for associating Products with Emotional Qualifiers and Purchasers with Emotional Motivators. The associations may then be used to provide advice on a decision to Purchase or other decision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Davidson, Fanny Chung Davidson, Belinda Womack