Patents by Inventor Scott A. Ferguson

Scott A. Ferguson 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: 11619450
    Abstract: One or more embodiments of a burner panel for a metallurgical furnace is described herein. The burner panel has a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a left surface, a right surface, and a front surface surrounding an interior burner area. A spray-cool system disposed in the interior area. A burner tube at least partially disposed in the interior burner area and extends into the front surface. The burner tube is configured to accept a burner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Systems Spray-Cooled, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Ferguson, Troy D. Ward
  • Patent number: 11607702
    Abstract: An effective implementation is shown for a height adjustment system for a plurality of spray guns used in a line striper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: RAID ONE IP LLC
    Inventors: Scott Ferguson, Ramraj Soundararajan
  • Patent number: 11578013
    Abstract: Nitrification inhibitors and uses of same to prevent nitrate leaching or nitrous oxide emissions as well as increase pasture or crop production. The nitrification inhibitors and formulations including same may be used for direct or indirect application to soil or pasture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Lincoln University
    Inventors: Andriy Podolyan, David Rennison, Gregory Cook, Hong Jie Di, Keith Craig Cameron, Margaret Anne Brimble, Scott Ferguson, Robert Starr Ronimus, Vincenzo Carbone
  • Publication number: 20230027159
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for sample analysis. The system comprises a container. The container comprises a sample receptacle and a cap, and the cap comprises a reservoir for retaining a composition, a first piercing member and a first pierceable barrier for sealing said composition within said reservoir. There is also provided a method for sample analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Brian Scott Ferguson, Wentao SHI, Hui Kang, Tyler CHOZINSKI, Jinpeng Wang, Qiang Gong
  • Publication number: 20220372480
    Abstract: Provided are RNA polynucleotide sequences referred to as “EXO-Codes.” The RNA polynucleotides comprise one or more nucleotide sequences that facilitate preferential enrichment of secreted membranous vesicles that contain the EXO-Codes. Nucleotide motifs that contribute to these properties of the EXO-Codes are described. Modified eukaryotic cells comprising EXO-Codes are provided, and include lymphocytes such as T cells. EXO-Codes may comprise a cargo that provides a prophylactic or therapeutic effect. Exosome preparations comprising the EXO-codes are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising EXO-Codes, expression vectors encoding them, and methods of using the pharmaceutical formulations are provided. The pharmaceutical compositions may comprise the EXO-Codes within membranous structures, such as exosomes. Cells that express or otherwise include the EXO-Codes are included, as are method for separating membranous structures that contain the EXO-codes from the cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Juliane NGUYEN, Scott FERGUSON, Emily BONACQUISTI
  • Patent number: 11448398
    Abstract: One or more embodiments of a burner panel for a metallurgical furnace is described herein. The burner panel has a body. The body has a front face, a first side surface, and a second side surface. Additionally, the body has a hollow extending between the first side surface, second side surface, and the front face. A middle portion of the body extends from the hollow toward the interior face. A burner tube is disposed through the middle portion of the body. The burner tube has an exterior portion having an entry and an exit disposed at the font face. An internal mounting flange extends along the first side surface and the second side surface. The body of the burner panel has no internal plumbing for cooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Systems Spray-Cooled, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Ferguson, Troy D. Ward, Eric Chodl, Ron Coursey
  • Patent number: 11400144
    Abstract: The present invention includes the complete genome sequence for the methanogen, Methanobrevibacter ruminan-tium, including polynucleotides which encode M. ruminantium polypeptides or peptides, as well as polynucleotides from non-coding regions. Also included are the encoded M. ruminantium polypeptides and peptides, and antibodies directed to these peptides or polypeptides, in addition to expression vectors and host cells for producing these peptides, polypeptides, polynucleotides, and antibodies. The invention further includes methods and compositions for detecting, targeting, and inhibiting microbial cells, especially methanogen cells such as M. ruminantium cells, using one or more of the disclosed peptides, polypeptides, polynucleotides, antibodies, expression vectors, and host cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: PASTORAL GREENHOUSE GAS RESEARCH LTD.
    Inventors: Eric Heinz Altermann, Graeme Trevor Attwood, Gregory Cook, Debjit Dey, Scott A. Ferguson, Petrus Hendricus Janssen, William John Kelly, Zhanhao Kong, Suzanne Lambie, Sinead Christine Leahy, Dong Li, Duncan McMillan, Sharla McTavish, Diana Pacheco, Robert Starr Ronimus, Carrie Sang, Carl Yeoman
  • Publication number: 20220153655
    Abstract: Nitrification inhibitors and uses of same to prevent nitrate leaching or nitrous oxide emissions as well as increase pasture or crop production. The nitrification inhibitors and formulations including same may be used for direct or indirect application to soil or pasture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Andriy Podolyan, David Rennison, Gregory Cook, Hong Jie Di, Keith Craig Cameron, Margaret Anne Brimble, Scott Ferguson, Robert Starr Ronimus, Vincenzo Carbone
  • Patent number: 11285503
    Abstract: A system and method have been shown for the effective implementation of a height and rotational adjustment system for a plurality of spray guns for use in a line striper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: AVANT-GARDE IP LLC
    Inventors: Scott Ferguson, Ramraj Soundararajan
  • Publication number: 20220073922
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an anti-Ang2 aptamer, a bispecific molecule or a composition comprising the anti-Ang2 aptamer, as well as uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Jinpeng Wang, Qin Yang, Hui Kang, Qiang Gong, Brian Scott FERGUSON
  • Publication number: 20220057140
    Abstract: One embodiment is a cooling system for regulating temperature of a surface of a metallurgical furnace. The cooling system includes a plurality of spray conduits. Each spray conduit has one or more control valves and has a plurality of nozzles. A plurality of temperature sensors are disposed proximate the surface of the metallurgical furnace. A control system adjusts the control valves of the plurality of spray conduits in response to temperature information derived from the plurality of temperature sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Scott A. FERGUSON, Troy D. WARD, Logan A. WILSON
  • Publication number: 20220049900
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for a metallurgical furnace having a roof with an integrated off-gas hood. The roof has a hollow metal roof. The hollow metal roof has a top, a bottom, an outer sidewall and an inner sidewall. An opening extends from the top to the bottom and is defined by the inner sidewall. The opening is configured for one or more electrodes to pass therethrough. An enclosed space is defined between the top, the bottom, the inner sidewall and the outer sidewall. A spray-cooled system is disposed in the enclosed space and configured to spray coolant in the enclosed space on the bottom surface of the hollow metal roof. A channel having walls is disposed through the enclosed space, wherein the spray-cooled system extends between the top of the hollow metal roof and the wall of the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Scott A. FERGUSON, Troy D. WARD
  • Publication number: 20220032334
    Abstract: An effective implementation is shown for a height adjustment system for a plurality of spray guns used in a line striper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: SCOTT FERGUSON, RAMRAJ SOUNDARARAJAN
  • Publication number: 20220003498
    Abstract: Described herein is a sidewall suitable for use in a metallurgical furnace, and metallurgical furnace having the same. The sidewall has an upper wall, an outer wall coupled to an outer side of the upper wall, and extending downward from the outer wall. A sloped wall is coupled to an inner side of the upper wall. The sloped wall extends downward and inward from the upper wall. The sloped wall has a first surface facing the outer wall and a second surface facing a centerline of the sidewall. A spray cooling assembly is disposed between the sloped wall and the outer wall. The spray cooling assembly is configured to spray coolant on the first surface of the sloped wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventor: Scott A. FERGUSON
  • Patent number: 11187462
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for a metallurgical furnace having a roof with an integrated off-gas hood. The roof has a hollow metal roof section. The hollow metal roof section has a top and a bottom surface. The hollow metal roof section has a center opening configured for one or more electrodes to pass therethrough. An enclosed space is disposed between the top and the bottom surface. A spray-cooled system is disposed in the enclosed space and configured to spray-coolant on the bottom surface of the roof. The integrated off-gas hood has an inlet open to the center opening. The spray-cooled system is also configured to cool the integrated off-gas hood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Systems Spray-Cooled, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Ferguson, Troy D. Ward
  • Patent number: 11175094
    Abstract: One embodiment is a cooling system for regulating temperature of a surface of a metallurgical furnace. The cooling system includes a plurality of spray conduits. Each spray conduit has one or more control valves and has a plurality of nozzles. A plurality of temperature sensors are disposed proximate the surface of the metallurgical furnace. A control system adjusts the control valves of the plurality of spray conduits in response to temperature information derived from the plurality of temperature sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Systems Spray-Cooled, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Ferguson, Troy D. Ward, Logan A. Wilson
  • Patent number: 11148161
    Abstract: An effective implementation is shown for a height adjustment system for one or more spray guns used in a line striper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: AVANT-GARDE IP LLC
    Inventors: Scott Ferguson, Ramraj Soundararajan
  • Patent number: 11121385
    Abstract: A fuel cell purge system includes a primary fuel cell in fluid communication with a purge cell. Fuel and oxidant purged with inert gas impurities from the primary fuel cell react in the purge cell, thereby decreasing the volume of purged gases and facilitating storage while maintaining fuel cell electrochemical performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: TELEDYNE ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert K. Wynne, Patrick Scott Ferguson, Robert Christopher Utz
  • Publication number: 20210262657
    Abstract: One or more embodiments of a burner panel for a metallurgical furnace is described herein. The burner panel has a body. The body has a front face, a first side surface, and a second side surface. Additionally, the body has a hollow extending between the first side surface, second side surface, and the front face. A middle portion of the body extends from the hollow toward the interior face. A burner tube is disposed through the middle portion of the body. The burner tube has an exterior portion having an entry and an exit disposed at the font face. An internal mounting flange extends along the first side surface and the second side surface. The body of the burner panel has no internal plumbing for cooling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Scott A. FERGUSON, Troy D. WARD, Eric CHODL, Ron COURSEY
  • Publication number: 20210260174
    Abstract: The present invention includes the complete genome sequence for the methanogen, Methanobrevibacter ruminan-tium, including polynucleotides which encode M. ruminantium polypeptides or peptides, as well as polynucleotides from non-coding regions. Also included are the encoded M. ruminantium polypeptides and peptides, and antibodies directed to these peptides or polypeptides, in addition to expression vectors and host cells for producing these peptides, polypeptides, polynucleotides, and antibodies. The invention further includes methods and compositions for detecting, targeting, and inhibiting microbial cells, especially methanogen cells such as M. ruminantium cells, using one or more of the disclosed peptides, polypeptides, polynucleotides, antibodies, expression vectors, and host cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Eric Heinz ALTERMANN, Graeme Trevor ATTWOOD, Gregory COOK, Debjit DEY, Scott A. FERGUSON, Petrus Hendricus JANSSEN, William John KELLY, Zhanhao KONG, Suzanne LAMBIE, Sinead Christine LEAHY, Dong LI, Duncan McMILLAN, Sharla McTAVISH, Diana PACHECO, Robert Starr RONIMUS, Carrie SANG, Carl YEOMAN