Patents by Inventor Timothy G. Lilburn

Timothy G. Lilburn 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: 8036997
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for classifying data and uncovering and correcting annotation errors. In particular, the present invention provides a self-organizing, self-correcting algorithm for use in classifying data. Additionally, the present invention provides a method for classifying biological taxa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: George Garrity, Timothy G. Lilburn
  • Publication number: 20090299926
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for classifying data and uncovering and correcting annotation errors. In particular, the present invention provides a self-organizing, self-correcting algorithm for use in classifying data. Additionally, the present invention provides a method for classifying biological taxa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: George Garrity, Timothy G. Lilburn