Patents by Inventor Robert McCord

Robert McCord 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).

  • Long-wavelength FPs
    Patent number: 7326771
    Abstract: Two long-wavelength fluorescent proteins isolated from the strawberry anemone, Corynactis californica are provided. These proteins are homologous to known fluorescent proteins, but their unique properties, including yellow or red color of emission, can find use in replacing and supplementing known fluorescent proteins. In addition, because of their longer wavelength absorption and emission spectra, they can be used in energy transfer applications with the known shorter wavelength fluorescent proteins and non-proteinaceous fluorescers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
    Inventors: Steven Haddock, Christine Schnitzler, Robert Keenan, Robert McCord
  • Long-wavelength FPs
    Publication number: 20050142637
    Abstract: Two long-wavelength fluorescent proteins isolated from the strawberry anemone, Corynactis californica are provided. These proteins are homologous to known fluorescent proteins, but their unique properties, including yellow or red color of emission, can find use in replacing and supplementing known fluorescent proteins. In addition, because of their longer wavelength absorption and emission spectra, they can be used in energy transfer applications with the known shorter wavelength fluorescent proteins and non-proteinaceous fluorescers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Haddock, Christine Schnitzler, Robert Keenan, Robert McCord
  • Transportation apparatus for system monitored operations testing
    Patent number: 6170630
    Abstract: A system monitored operations test area utilizes a central feed spur to deliver assembled products to parallel rows of test stations on each of its sides. A pivotal, sliding lift gate is mounted to each side of the central spur and is movable between vertical and horizontal positions. The gate can be moved along the length of the spur as needed. When the lift gate is in place, the operator can slide a unit into a desired test slot across the horizontally disposed gate which spans the distance between the spur and the selected test station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: International Business Machine Corporation
    Inventors: Virginia J. Goss, James N. Smith, Robert A. McCord, Jr.