Patents by Inventor Robert K. Pope

Robert K. Pope 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).

  • Mixed mode programming
    Patent number: 11960863
    Abstract: A mixed mode programming method permitting users to program with graphical coding blocks and textual code within the same programming tool. The mixed mode preserves the advantages of graphical block programming while introducing textual coding as needed for instructional reasons and/or for functional reasons. Converting a graphical code block or group of blocks to a textual block lets the user see a portion of the textual code in the context of a larger program. Within one programming tool the mixed mode method allows users to learn programming and build purely graphical blocks; then transition into mixed graphical and textual code and ultimately lead to their ability to program in purely textual code. The mixed mode further allows users to program using any combination of drag-and-drop graphical blocks and typed textual code in various forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Jason R. McKenna, Levi K. Pope, James B. Pearman, Timothy S. Friez, Paul D. Copioli
  • Actin-binding polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding the same
    Patent number: 5985608
    Abstract: The invention relates to supervillin polypeptides, nucleic acid molecules encoding supervillin, and uses thereof. Supervillin is related to the actin-binding proteins villin and gelsolin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Elizabeth J. Luna, Kersi N. Pestonjamasp, Robert K. Pope, Julia D. Wulfkuhle