Patents by Inventor Robert H. Edwards
Robert H. Edwards 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).
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Patent number: 11152803Abstract: A battery charger detection system is provided. The battery charger detection system includes a battery charger, an indicator, and a controller. The controller detects an initial electrical coupling of the battery charger to a battery and measures a first voltage of the battery upon the electrical coupling. The controller further measures a second voltage of the battery and actuates the indicator in response to both a continued electrical coupling between the battery charger and the battery and the second voltage being less than or equal to the first voltage after a predetermined length of time.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: CLUB CAR, LLCInventor: Robert H. Edwards
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Patent number: 10481857Abstract: An auditory optimization system that provides a plurality of acoustic arrangements that can specify a plurality of acoustic parameters implementable by respective acoustic control systems of one or more vehicles. The acoustic parameters can be implemented by a controller of the vehicle(s) to control an audio characteristic of a sound emitted through the speaker(s) of the vehicle, such as a volume range, based on the acoustic category associated with the sound. Operation of the system can include the selection of one of the plurality of acoustic arrangements, as well as a selection of the vehicle(s) to receive the acoustic parameter(s) associated with the selected acoustic arrangement. The acoustic parameters of the selected acoustic arrangement can be transmitted via a telematics network to a controller of the identified vehicle(s), which can implement the transmitted acoustic parameters.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Club Car, LLCInventor: Robert H. Edwards
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Publication number: 20190129682Abstract: An auditory optimization system that provides a plurality of acoustic arrangements that can specify a plurality of acoustic parameters implementable by respective acoustic control systems of one or more vehicles. The acoustic parameters can be implemented by a controller of the vehicle(s) to control an audio characteristic of a sound emitted through the speaker(s) of the vehicle, such as a volume range, based on the acoustic category associated with the sound. Operation of the system can include the selection of one of the plurality of acoustic arrangements, as well as a selection of the vehicle(s) to receive the acoustic parameter(s) associated with the selected acoustic arrangement. The acoustic parameters of the selected acoustic arrangement can be transmitted via a telematics network to a controller of the identified vehicle(s), which can implement the transmitted acoustic parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Robert H. Edwards
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Patent number: 10110053Abstract: A unique method for charging a battery includes comparing a parameter to a limit, wherein the parameter relates to previous charging of the battery; determining a current state of the battery; and performing a next charging cycle based on the comparison and/or the current state of the battery. A unique system includes a vehicle, a battery, and a charging system for charging the battery. The charging system includes a controller for determining whether the battery is in short term storage or long term storage; starting a new charge cycle after a first amount of reduction in the charge of the battery if the battery is in short term storage; and starting the new charge cycle after a second amount of reduction in the charge of the battery if the battery is in long term storage.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Club Car LLCInventors: Matthew S Brackx, Paul W McLeod, Robert H Edwards, Russell William King
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Publication number: 20170194802Abstract: A battery charger detection system is provided. The battery charger detection system includes a battery charger, an indicator, and a controller. The controller detects an initial electrical coupling of the battery charger to a battery and measures a first voltage of the battery upon the electrical coupling. The controller further measures a second voltage of the battery and actuates the indicator in response to both a continued electrical coupling between the battery charger and the battery and the second voltage being less than or equal to the first voltage after a predetermined length of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Robert H. Edwards
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Publication number: 20160190824Abstract: A unique method for charging a battery includes comparing a parameter to a limit, wherein the parameter relates to previous charging of the battery; determining a current state of the battery; and performing a next charging cycle based on the comparison and/or the current state of the battery. A unique system includes a vehicle, a battery, and a charging system for charging the battery. The charging system includes a controller for determining whether the battery is in short term storage or long term storage; starting a new charge cycle after a first amount of reduction in the charge of the battery if the battery is in short term storage; and starting the new charge cycle after a second amount of reduction in the charge of the battery if the battery is in long term storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Matthew S. Brackx, Paul W. Mcleod, Robert H. Edwards, Russell William King
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Patent number: 7723071Abstract: Recombinant forms of isolated and purified delta opioid receptors and methods to screen for compounds interactive with delta opioid receptors are described.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Christopher J. Evans, Duane E. Keith, Jr., Robert H. Edwards, Daniel Kaufman
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Publication number: 20080219925Abstract: Recombinant forms of isolated and purified delta opioid receptors and methods to screen for compounds interactive with delta opioid receptors are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Christopher J. EVANS, Duane E. Keith, Robert H. Edwards, Daniel Kaufman
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Patent number: 7282563Abstract: Genes encoding opioid receptors (including opioid-like receptor (ORL) proteins) can be retrieved from vertebrate libraries using the murine probe disclosed herein under low-stringency conditions. The DNA sequence shown in FIG. 5 or its complement can be used to obtain the human delta, kappa and mu genes as well as the murine mu gene and human ORL-1. The probe provided encodes the murine delta opioid receptor.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2002Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Christopher J. Evans, Duane E. Keith, Jr., Robert H. Edwards, Daniel Kaufman
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Patent number: 6818391Abstract: This invention pertains to the identification of a novel class of glutamate transporters. In particular, this invention pertains to the discovery that proteins originally considered to perform an entirely different function (BNPI, DNPI, etc.), in fact, transport glutamate into synaptic vesicles. Designated VGLUT glutamate transporters, the transporters provide good targets with which to screen for modulators of glutamate uptake into synaptic vesicles.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2001Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Robert H. Edwards, Elizabeth E. Bellocchio, Robert T. Fremeau, Jr., Richard J. Reimer
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Patent number: 6660846Abstract: Disclosed are invertebrate and vertebrate synaptic vesicle amino acid transporter compositions which define a novel family of transporter proteins, recombinant vectors and cells comprising nucleic acid sequences encoding vertebrate synaptic vesicle amino acid transporter proteins and antibodies directed against such proteins. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such compositions in screening assays and treatment regimens.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1998Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignees: The Regents of the University of CA, University of Utah Research FoundationInventors: Robert H. Edwards, Richard J. Reimer, Steven L. McIntire, Erik M. Jorgensen, Kim Schuske
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Publication number: 20030124672Abstract: Genes encoding opioid receptors (including opioid-like receptor (ORL) proteins) can be retrieved from vertebrate libraries using the murine probe disclosed herein under low-stringency conditions. The DNA sequence shown in FIG. 5 or its complement can be used to obtain the human delta, kappa and mu genes as well as the murine mu gene and human ORL-1. The probe provided encodes the murine delta opioid receptor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2002Publication date: July 3, 2003Inventors: Christopher J. Evans, Duane E. Keith, Robert H. Edwards, Daniel Kaufman
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Patent number: 6432652Abstract: Genes encoding opioid receptors (including opioid-like receptor (ORL) proteins) can be retrieved from vertebrate libraries using the murine probe disclosed herein under low-stringency conditions. The DNA sequence shown in FIG. 5 or its complement can be used to obtain the human delta, kappa and mu genes as well as the murine mu gene and human ORL-1. The probe provided encodes the murine delta opioid receptor.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 1995Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Christopher J. Evans, Duane E. Keith, Jr., Robert H. Edwards, Daniel Kaufman
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Publication number: 20020098473Abstract: This invention pertains to the identification of a novel class of glutamate transporters. In particular, this invention pertains to the discovery that proteins originally considered to perform an entirely different function (BNPI, DNPI, etc.), in fact, transport glutamate into synaptic vesicles. Designated VGLUT glutamate transporters, the transporters provide good targets with which to screen for modulators of glutamate uptake into synaptic vesicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Robert H. Edwards, Elizabeth E. Bellocchio, Robert T. Fremeau, Richard J. Reimer
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Publication number: 20020061554Abstract: Genes encoding opioid receptors (including opioid-like receptor (ORL) proteins) can be retrieved from vertebrate libraries using the murine probe disclosed herein under low-stringency conditions. The DNA sequence shown in FIG. 5 or its complement can be used to obtain the human delta, kappa and mu genes as well as the murine mu gene and human ORL-1. The probe provided encodes the murine delta opioid receptor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2001Publication date: May 23, 2002Inventors: Christopher J. Evans, Duane E. Keith, Robert H. Edwards, Daniel Kaufman
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Patent number: 6265563Abstract: Genes encoding opioid receptors can be retrieved from vertebrate libraries using the murine probe disclosed herein under low-stringency conditions. The DNA sequence shown in FIG. 5 or its complement can be used to obtain the human delta, kappa and mu genes as well as the murine mu gene. The probe provided encodes the murine delta opioid receptor.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1995Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Christopher J. Evans, Duane E. Keith, Robert H. Edwards, Daniel Kaufman
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Patent number: 5985600Abstract: Nucleic acid molecules comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a mammalian delta opioid receptor are disclosed. The invention provides recombinant materials for the production of mammalian delta opioid receptors.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1995Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Christopher J. Evans, Duane E. Keith, Jr., Robert H. Edwards
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Patent number: 5688936Abstract: Complete cDNA and amino acid sequences are disclosed for rat adrenal-specific and brain-specific transport protein, as well as for human brain-specific transport protein. Methods for obtaining the genes encoding these proteins and for obtaining recombinantly produced protein are described. Antibodies and methods for isolating additional vesicle membrane transport proteins are also described. Methods for using the vesicle membrane transport proteins to identify compounds that selectively inhibit transport of toxic molecules into vesicles, and that prevent inhibition of transport of toxic molecules are also provided. The invention includes methods to treat and diagnose diseases associated with sequestration of toxic molecules in mammalian cells.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1993Date of Patent: November 18, 1997Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventor: Robert H. Edwards
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Patent number: D386279Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 1995Date of Patent: November 11, 1997Inventor: Robert H. Edwards
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Patent number: D888693Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Club Car, LLCInventors: Kingsley N. Ekinde, Benjamin Gillin Braun, James Michael Fulford, Robert H. Edwards, Bruce Tenerowicz, Samuel Crawford, Prosper Ogonga