Patents by Inventor Tonya An

Tonya An 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: 11607431
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a composition for inhibiting thrombosis. The composition includes 5 to 25% by weight of Fish Oil, 15 to 55% by weight of Willow Bark Extract, and 0.2 to 5% by weight of Vitamin E.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: P TECH, LLC
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin E. Beyers, Tonya M. Bierman
  • Publication number: 20230079438
    Abstract: A gripping attachment (10) is disclosed which facilitates the handling of a medication bottle (12). The medication bottle includes a container (14) having a cylindrical wall (16) extending parallel to a longitudinal axis. The container is closed at one end by a base wall (18) and has an opposed open end. The container receives a cap (20) on the open end to enclose the container. The gripping attachment comprises a sleeve portion (22) having a sleeve wall (24) defining an internal, cylindrical surface configured to removably attach to the container wall. The gripping attachment further comprises a leverage component connected to the sleeve portion to facilitate gripping the sleeve portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Tonya Lee Chalfant, Carrie Jannean Page, Tony Y. Zhang, Robert Louis Ternik, Matthew Scott Thomas, Jacob Luisi, Michael P. Squillace
  • Patent number: 11593674
    Abstract: An example computer-implemented method includes receiving agricultural data records comprising a first set of yield properties for a first set of seeds grown in a first set of environments, and receiving genetic feature data related to a second set of seeds. The method further includes generating a second set of yield properties for the second set of seeds associated with a second set of environments by applying a model using the genetic feature data and the agricultural data records. In addition, the method includes determining predicted yield performance for a third set of seeds associated with one or more target environments by applying the second set of yield properties, and generating seed recommendations for the one or more target environments based on the predicted yield performance for the third set of seeds. In the present example, the method also includes causing display, on a display device communicatively coupled to the server computer system, the seed recommendations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: CLIMATE LLC
    Inventors: Dongming Jiang, Herbert Ssegane, James C. Moore, III, Jason K. Bull, Liwei Wen, Timothy Reich, Tonya S. Ehlmann, Xiao Yang, Xuefei Wang, Brian Lutz, Guomei Wang
  • Publication number: 20230046374
    Abstract: A convertible bag includes a main storage component with a flexible body and a plurality of sides, connected to a fastener along at least one of its sides, and at least one detachable storage component, each with a flexible body and a plurality of sides, connected to a fastener along at least one of its sides, to form an enclosed shape, further connected to each other by a fastener, along at least one of their sides. The detachable storage component may be attached, expanded, collapsed, and stowed, along at least one side of the main storage component, or singularly detached, collapsed, or expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventor: Tonya R. Fisher
  • Publication number: 20230047207
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to self-contained biological indicators wherein a single type of indicator is capable of being used for various sterilization conditions, including sterilization with steam, hydrogen peroxide, and/or ethylene oxide. In some embodiments, a single type of biological indicator is capable of being used for different steam sterilization conditions having varied temperatures and sterilization cycles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Francois Ahimou, Kelvin J. Witcher, Naiyong Jing, Tonya D. Bonilla, G. Marco Bommarito
  • Patent number: 11568340
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for generating target success group of hybrid seeds for target fields include a server receiving agricultural data records that represent crop seed data describing seed and yield properties of hybrid seeds and first field geo-location data for agricultural fields where the hybrid seeds were planted. The server receives second geo-locations data for target fields where hybrid seeds are to be planted. The server generates a dataset of hybrid seed properties that include yield values and environmental classifications for hybrid seeds and then a dataset of success probability scores that describe the probability of a successful yield on the target fields based on the dataset of hybrid seed properties and the second geo-location data. The server generates target success yield group of hybrid seeds and probability of success values based on success probability scores and a yield threshold. The server causes display of the target success yield group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: CLIMATE LLC
    Inventors: Tonya S Ehlmann, Xiao Yang, Dongming Jiang, Jason Kendrick Bull, Samuel Alexander Wimbush, Yao Xie, Timothy Reich
  • Patent number: 11564345
    Abstract: Techniques for recommending side-by-side plantings of pairs of hybrids or seeds include a server computer receiving agricultural data records that represent crop seed data describing seed and yield properties of hybrid seeds and first data for agricultural fields where the hybrid seeds were planted. The server receives second data for available hybrids and seeds and automatically calculates a dataset of success probability scores that describe the probability of a successful yield on the target fields. Data is organized as pairs to facilitate comparison of actual plantings to optimized plantings that have a probability of success (POS), in terms of yield lift or increased yield season-over-season, for different yield values. Confidence values are generated and stored in association with the POS values and can be used as a basis of visual output to support planting and/or field management decisions as part of an automated intelligent agricultural decision support system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: CLIMATE LLC
    Inventors: Jyoti Dharna, Xiao Yang, Jason Bull, Tonya Ehlmann, Yao Xie
  • Patent number: 11562444
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for generating a set of target hybrid seeds with optimal yield and risk performance, including a server receiving a candidate set of hybrid seeds along with probability of successful yield values, associated historical agricultural data and property information, and selecting a subset of the hybrid seeds that have probability of success values greater than a filtering threshold. The server generates representative yield values for hybrid seeds based on the historical agricultural data and risk values for each hybrid seed. The server generates a dataset of target hybrid seeds for planting based on the risk values, the yield values, and the properties for the target fields. The dataset of target hybrid seeds includes target hybrid seeds that meet a specific threshold for a range of risk values. The server causes display of the dataset of target hybrid seeds including yield values and risk values for the target fields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: CLIMATE LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Reich, Xiao Yang, Matthew Sorge, Tonya S Ehlmann, Jason Kendrick Bull, Bruce J. Schnicker, Yao Xie
  • Publication number: 20220403482
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for recovering metals from metal-bearing material, said process comprising the step of contacting the metal-bearing material with condensed phosphoric acid at a temperature of greater than 215° C. and less than 300° C. for a period of time sufficient to at least partially dissolve the metal-bearing material; to provide a leaching solution containing metal ions. The invention is applicable to a range of metals including the rare earth elements, as well as thorium and uranium. The invention is applicable to a range of metal-bearing materials, particularly phosphate minerals such as monazite and xenotime.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Harry Philip WATTS, Tonya Jean FISHER
  • Publication number: 20220397948
    Abstract: An electrical transmitter (100) is provided that comprises an ethernet connection (118) and a power source. Electronics (112) are configured to receive the ethernet connection (118) and the power source. The electronics (112) comprise logic operable to detect the power source and accept power from either the ethernet connection (118) or a dedicated power connection (116). A remappable power connection terminal (114) with the electronics (112) is operable to accept power when the dedicated power connection (116) is detected, and operable to accept a non-power connection when power from the ethernet connection (118) is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicant: MICRO MOTION, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew S. KRAVITZ, Tonya L. WYATT, Anthony GENTILE
  • Patent number: 11518576
    Abstract: A gripping attachment (10) is disclosed which facilitates the handling of a medication bottle (12). The medication bottle includes a container (14) having a cylindrical wall (16) extending parallel to a longitudinal axis. The container is closed at one end by a base wall (18) and has an opposed open end. The container receives a cap (20) on the open end to enclose the container. The gripping attachment comprises a sleeve portion (22) having a sleeve wall (24) defining an internal, cylindrical surface configured to removably attach to the container wall. The gripping attachment further comprises a leverage component connected to the sleeve portion to facilitate gripping the sleeve portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Tonya Lee Chalfant, Carrie Jannean Page, Tony Y. Zhang, Robert Louis Ternik, Matthew Scott Thomas, Jacob Luisi, Michael P. Squillace
  • Publication number: 20220371770
    Abstract: An exemplary, nonlimiting embodiment of the present disclosure provides a box, as well as a method of use for the box, which may be opened and closed without substantially damaging the structural integrity of the box. The box comprises a segmental lid, which comprises of a first, second, third, and fourth flap. The first and fourth flaps further comprise a first and second pivotable tab, respectfully. The pivotable tabs are pivotally configurable and are preferably configured to be oriented in substantially opposing directions, relative to one another when the first and fourth flap are disposed in the same plane. The pivotable to allow for the flaps to be disposed in a closed position without damaging the box. The method comprises disposing the flaps into their respectively closed positions such that they may be subsequently re-opened without compromising the structural integrity of the box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventor: Tonya Richardson
  • Publication number: 20220331372
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a composition for inhibiting thrombosis. The composition includes 5 to 25% by weight of Fish Oil, 15 to 55% by weight of Willow Bark Extract, and 0.2 to 5% by weight of Vitamin E.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin E. Beyers, Tonya M. Bierman
  • Publication number: 20220324605
    Abstract: An exemplary, nonlimiting embodiment of the present disclosure provides a box, as well as a method of use for the box, which may be opened and closed without substantially compromising the structural integrity of the box. The box comprises a base, at least four walls, and a segmental lid. The segmental lid comprises a first, second, third, and fourth flap. The first and fourth flaps further comprise a first and second pivotable tab, respectfully. The pivotable tabs are pivotally configurable and are preferably configured to be oriented in substantially opposing directions, relative to one another when the first and fourth flap are disposed in their respective closed or open positions. The method comprises disposing each of the flaps into their closed positions, respectively, such that the box may be subsequently opened without substantially compromising the structural integrity of the box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventor: Tonya Richardson
  • Publication number: 20220304867
    Abstract: An array of absorbent articles includes a first absorbent insert, a second absorbent insert and one or more reusable outer covers configured to support the first absorbent insert to form a first absorbent article and/or configured to support the second absorbent insert to form a second absorbent article. The first absorbent insert has a first capacity and a first dry mass and the second absorbent insert has a second capacity and a second dry mass. The second dry mass is no more than 15% greater than the first dry mass and the second absorbent capacity is at least 15% greater than the first absorbent capacity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Sara Lyn GIOVANNI, Udo Friedel SCHOENBORN, Tonya Mae Sheldon WEST
  • Publication number: 20220307883
    Abstract: A meter electronics (20) configured to notify of an event and apportion process data is provided. The meter electronics (20) comprises a memory (230) configured to continuously store the process data (410) for a duration (412), a processor (210) communicatively coupled to the memory (230). The processor (210) is configured to detect one or more events (430) in the process data (410) and at least one of generate a notification (460) and apportion the process data (410) based on the detected one or more events (430).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: MICRO MOTION, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew S. KRAVITZ, Matthew A. HELLER, Nathan C. MURRA, Tonya L. WYATT
  • Patent number: 11449816
    Abstract: A workflow management system for managing the storage, retrieval, and transport of items in a warehouse includes a voice-directed mobile terminal. The system also includes a server computer in communication with the voice-directed mobile terminal. The server computer includes a tasking module for transmitting task data to the voice-directed mobile terminal. The server computer also includes a workflow-analysis module for generating, based at least in part upon an analysis of workflow dialog between the voice-directed mobile terminal and the user, performance data relating to the performance of tasks associated with the storage, retrieval, and/or transport of the items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: James Geisler, Steven Thomas, John Pecorari, Adam Jack Hertzman, Duff Halart Gold, Jared John Schmidt, Brian Matthew Connelly, Christopher Lofty, Surya K. Tanneru, Navaneetha Myaka, Kurt Charles Miller, Duane Littleton, Brent Alan Nichols, Michael Naughton, Keith Braho, Tonya L. Custis, Kwong Wing Au, Ronald Shane Fazzio, Arup Suprakash Mukherjee, Justin Allan Volz, Kartik Suchindra Babu
  • Patent number: 11443008
    Abstract: Controlling contents of interfaces may include receiving multiple interfaces presented on a display screen. The multiple interfaces may include at least one primary task interface and each of the multiple interfaces may present at least one content item. A user engagement level with respect to content items presented via the multiple interfaces may be estimated. A degree of user effectiveness with respect to progression toward completing a primary task presented via the primary task interface may be determined. A content item may be selected from the multiple interfaces based on the user engagement level and the degree of user effectiveness. A presentation of the selected content item may be made in a controlled manner on an unused portion of at least one of the multiple interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Komminist Weldemariam, Shikhar Kwatra, John D. Wilson, Ashley D. Gritzman, Tonya Nyakeya
  • Publication number: 20220281908
    Abstract: A self-contained biological sterilization indicator comprises: a housing; bacterial spores comprising, and/or capable of producing, an enzyme capable of catalyzing cleavage of an enzyme substrate; and a frangible container containing a composition, wherein the composition comprises the enzyme substrate, wherein if the frangible container is broken the composition will contact the bacterial spores to form a mixture having an initial pH in the range from 6.0 to 9.0. The enzyme substrate comprises a fluorinated 4?-alkylumbelliferyl ?-D-glucopyranoside represented by the structural formula (I), wherein R is an alkyl group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms. A biological sterilization indicator comprising a kit containing isolated components comprising (i) bacterial spores comprising, and/or capable of producing, an enzyme capable of catalyzing cleavage of the enzyme substrate and a method of assessing efficacy of a sterilization process are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen B. Roscoe, Tonya D. Bonilla, George W. Griesgraber
  • Patent number: D974901
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Inventor: Tonya Ludwig