Patents by Inventor Scott A. Walker
Scott A. Walker 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: 8273944Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Gray Leaf Spot, a fungal disease associated with Cercospora spp.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2008Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Michael R. Kerns, Hongwu Jia, David Butruille, Travis J. Frey, Gilberto Pozar, Kevin Cook, Scott Walker, Gregory Holland
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Patent number: 8256374Abstract: Apparatus and methods for applying a coating of adhesive to laminate cover material in a profile wrapping operation. The apparatus can include a slot nozzle, a pressure roller, and a drive roller. The drive roller and pressure roller are movable to first positions in which the drive roller and pressure roller are spaced from the laminate, and second positions in which the drive roller and pressure roller contact the laminate to feed the veneer over the slot nozzle. The apparatus may be used to apply adhesive to raw veneer provided in strip form and to laminates provided in roll form.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2008Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Nordson CorporationInventors: Brian Burkley, Dave Deibel, Dennis Dodge, Scott Walker
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Patent number: 8061012Abstract: In one embodiment, a meta-module having circuitry for two or more modules is formed on a substrate, which is preferably a laminated substrate. The circuitry for the different modules is initially formed on the single meta-module. Each module will have one or more component areas in which the circuitry is formed. A metallic structure is formed on or in the substrate for each component area to be shielded. A single body, such as an overmold body, is then formed over all of the modules on the meta-module. At least a portion of the metallic structure for each component area to be shielded is then exposed through the body by a cutting, drilling, or like operation. Next, an electromagnetic shield material is applied to the exterior surface of the body of each of the component areas to be shielded and in contact with the exposed portion of the metallic structures.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: RF Micro Devices, Inc.Inventors: Dan Carey, Jeffrey Scott Walker, Gary D. Messner
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Publication number: 20110244114Abstract: Magnetic storage media and methods for constructing magnetic storage media that include a multilayer structure are described. In some examples, a magnetic recording medium can be formed by forming an underlayer over a substrate, drying the underlayer, milling a plurality of magnetic particles, and forming a magnetic layer that includes the plurality of magnetic particles over the underlayer. The magnetic particles may be selected from the group consisting of magnetic platelet-shaped particles and magnetic particles with an aspect ratio less than or equal to approximately 1.5. In addition, the milling process may include milling the plurality of magnetic particles so a magnetic medium formed in the absence of an applied magnetic field exhibits a longitudinal squareness less than or equal to approximately 0.40.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Imation Corp.Inventors: David C. Lowery, Stephen R. Ebner, Bruce H. Edwards, Ryosuke Isobe, Larold L. Olson, Michael P. Sharrock, Scott A. Walker
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Publication number: 20110242698Abstract: Magnetic storage media that include a multilayer structure are described. In general, the magnetic storage media include a substrate, an underlayer that includes a plurality of underlayer particles formed over the substrate, and a magnetic layer that includes a plurality of magnetic particles formed over the underlayer. The magnetic layer may define a saturated magnetization and thickness product less than or equal to approximately 1.00 memu per square centimeter, and the magnetic particles may be selected from the group consisting of magnetic platelet-shaped particles and magnetic particles with an aspect ratio less than or equal to approximately 1.5. In addition, the described magnetic storage media may exhibit minimal interlayer diffusion between the underlayer and magnetic layer. Reduced interlayer diffusion between different layers of a magnetic recording medium may result in an improved magnetic recording surface for recording and storing data.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Imation Corp.Inventors: David C. Lowery, Stephen R. Ebner, Ryosuke Isobe, Larold L. Olson, Michael P. Sharrock, Scott A. Walker
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Publication number: 20110244118Abstract: Magnetic storage media and methods for constructing magnetic storage media that include a multilayer structure are described. In general, the magnetic storage media include a substrate, an underlayer formed over the substrate, and a magnetic layer that includes a plurality of magnetic particles formed over the underlayer. In some examples, a magnetic recording medium can be formed by forming an underlayer over a substrate, drying the underlayer, and heat-curing the underlayer prior to forming a magnetic layer over the underlayer. A magnetic layer can then be formed over the underlayer. The magnetic layer may includes a plurality of magnetic particles selected from the group consisting of magnetic platelet-shaped particles and magnetic particles with an aspect ratio less than or equal to approximately 1.5, may then be formed over the underlayer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Imation Corp.Inventors: David C. Lowery, Stephen R. Ebner, Bruce H. Edwards, Ryosuke Isobe, Larold L. Olson, Michael P. Sharrock, Scott A. Walker
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Publication number: 20110136128Abstract: The present invention comprises responsive promoters along with screening methods which make use of the promoters in order to identify anti-fungal substances.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Thomas J. Hosted, Scott Walker, Marvin Bayne
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Publication number: 20110038136Abstract: In one embodiment, a meta-module having circuitry for two or more modules is formed on a substrate, which is preferably a laminated substrate. The circuitry for the different modules is initially formed on the single meta-module. Each module will have one or more component areas in which the circuitry is formed. A metallic structure is formed on or in the substrate for each component area to be shielded. A single body, such as an overmold body, is then formed over all of the modules on the meta-module. At least a portion of the metallic structure for each component area to be shielded is then exposed through the body by a cutting, drilling, or like operation. Next, an electromagnetic shield material is applied to the exterior surface of the body of each of the component areas to be shielded and in contact with the exposed portion of the metallic structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: RF MICRO DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Dan Carey, Jeffrey Scott Walker, Gary D. Messner
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Patent number: 7872115Abstract: The present invention comprises responsive promoters along with screening methods which make use of the promoters in order to identify anti-fungal substances.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2005Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Schering CorporationInventors: Thomas J. Hosted, Scott Walker, Marvin Bayne
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Patent number: 7717556Abstract: A vision enhancement device is provided that is made of a lens material that has a first polarization orientation in a central portion and a second polarization orientation substantially normal to the first polarization in an annular portion surrounding the central portion. The central portion has a prescription for one of near vision and distance vision. The annular portion has a prescription for the other of near vision and distance vision.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Inventor: Jon Scott Walker
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Patent number: 7655096Abstract: A method and apparatus for substantially cleaning fill from a borehole is described variously including running a coiled tubing assembly into the wellbore, creating a fluid vortex by circulating cleaning fluid through the coiled tubing, and pulling the coiled tubing and coiled tubing assembly out of the hole at a speed sufficient to substantially clean the particulate solids from the wellbore. An apparatus for substantially cleaning fill from a hole, including vertical, horizontal, or deviated wells also is provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: BJ Services CompanyInventors: Scott A. Walker, Jeff Li, Graham Wilde
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Patent number: 7603390Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for recovering data. The disclosed systems and methods may include locating a central directory in a file archive. Furthermore, the disclosed systems and methods may include determining that a local header located in the file archive is authentic if at least one of a plurality of records in the local header match at least one of a corresponding record in the central directory. The local header may be located in the file archive using an offset specified in the central directory. Moreover, the disclosed systems and methods may include determining that the local header is valid and recovering item data associated with the local header if the local header is authentic and valid.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Dan Jump, Li Hua, Simon Leet, Josh Pollock, Scott Walker
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Patent number: 7540168Abstract: A cryogenic storage container having a tank with an interior and an open top. At least two and preferably three trays are independently rotatably mounted within the interior of the housing so that an upper tray is positioned above one or more lower trays. Each tray has a plurality of compartments and each compartment is adapted to receive a source unit container. At least one cold working area is formed on the upper tray while an extraction tool selectively engages and moves stored unit containers from any of the trays and to the cold working area.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Custom Biogenic SystemsInventors: Cass Schumann, Edward Teper, Jr., Kevin Heintz, Scott Walker, John Brothers
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Publication number: 20090064360Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Gray Leaf Spot, a fungal disease associated with Cercospora spp.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Michael R. Kerns, Hongwu Jia, David Butruille, Travis J. Frey, Gilberto Pozar, Kevin Cook, Scott Walker, Gregory Holland
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Publication number: 20090002972Abstract: In one embodiment, a meta-module having circuitry for two or more modules is formed on a substrate, which is preferably a laminated substrate. The circuitry for the different modules is initially formed on the single meta-module. Each module will have one or more component areas in which the circuitry is formed. A metallic structure is formed on or in the substrate for each component area to be shielded. A single body, such as an overmold body, is then formed over all of the modules on the meta-module. At least a portion of the metallic structure for each component area to be shielded is then exposed through the body by a cutting, drilling, or like operation. Next, an electromagnetic shield material is applied to the exterior surface of the body of each of the component areas to be shielded and in contact with the exposed portion of the metallic structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: RF MICRO DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Dan Carey, Jeffrey Scott Walker, Gary D. Messner
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Publication number: 20090002971Abstract: In one embodiment, a meta-module having circuitry for two or more modules is formed on a substrate, which is preferably a laminated substrate. The circuitry for the different modules is initially formed on the single meta-module. Each module will have one or more component areas in which the circuitry is formed. A metallic structure is formed on or in the substrate for each component area to be shielded. A single body, such as an overmold body, is then formed over all of the modules on the meta-module. At least a portion of the metallic structure for each component area to be shielded is then exposed through the body by a cutting, drilling, or like operation. Next, an electromagnetic shield material is applied to the exterior surface of the body of each of the component areas to be shielded and in contact with the exposed portion of the metallic structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: RF MICRO DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Dan Carey, Jeffrey Scott Walker, Gary D. Messner
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Publication number: 20080251189Abstract: Apparatus and methods for applying a coating of adhesive to laminate cover material in a profile wrapping operation. The apparatus can include a slot nozzle, a pressure roller, and a drive roller. The drive roller and pressure roller are movable to first positions in which the drive roller and pressure roller are spaced from the laminate, and second positions in which the drive roller and pressure roller contact the laminate to feed the veneer over the slot nozzle. The apparatus may be used to apply adhesive to raw veneer provided in strip form and to laminates provided in roll form.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: NORDSON CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Burkley, Dave Deibel, Dennis Dodge, Scott Walker
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Publication number: 20080217019Abstract: A method and apparatus for substantially cleaning fill from a borehole is described variously including running a coiled tubing assembly into the wellbore, creating a fluid vortex by circulating cleaning fluid through the coiled tubing, and pulling the coiled tubing and coiled tubing assembly out of the hole at a speed sufficient to substantially clean the particulate solids from the wellbore. An apparatus for substantially cleaning fill from a hole, including vertical, horizontal, or deviated wells also is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: BJ Services CompanyInventors: Scott A. Walker, Jeff Li, Graham Wilde
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Patent number: 7377283Abstract: A method and apparatus for substantially cleaning fill from a borehole is described variously including running a coiled tubing assembly into the wellbore, creating a fluid vortex by circulating cleaning fluid through the coiled tubing, and pulling the coiled tubing and coiled tubing assembly out of the hole at a speed sufficient to substantially clean the particulate solids from the wellbore. An apparatus for substantially cleaning fill from a hole, including vertical, horizontal, or deviated wells also is provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2005Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: BJ Services CompanyInventors: Scott A. Walker, Jeff Li, Graham Wilde
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Publication number: 20080092581Abstract: A cryogenic storage container having a tank with an interior and an open top. At least two and preferably three trays are independently rotatably mounted within the interior of the housing so that an upper tray is positioned above one or more lower trays. Each tray has a plurality of compartments and each compartment is adapted to receive a source unit container. At least one cold working area is formed on the upper tray while an extraction tool selectively engages and moves stored unit containers from any of the trays and to the cold working area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2006Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventors: Cass Schumann, Edward Teper, Kevin Heintz, Scott Walker, John Brothers