Patents by Inventor William A. Mather
William A. Mather 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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Publication number: 20240115174Abstract: Described herein are assistant robots that observe signs of core health, health dangers, and/or signs of medical distress in a home or at work. As such, the assistant robots can take actions to prevent dangerous situations, diagnose health problems, respond to requests for help, and provide regular treatments or analysis of a person's medical state. The assistant robots can learn users' habits or be provided with knowledge regarding humans in its environment. The assistant robots develop a schedule and contextual understanding of the persons' behavior and needs. The assistant robots may interact, understand, and communicate with people before, during, or after providing assistance. The robot can combine gesture, clothing, emotional aspect, time, pose recognition, action recognition, and other observational data to understand people's medical condition, current activity, and future intended activities and intents.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Slawomir Wojciechowski, Gregg Podnar, T. William Mather, Theodore Enns, Daniel Oblinger
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Publication number: 20230416794Abstract: Provided herein are microorganisms for producing substituted tryptamines and cell cultures thereof, the microorganisms comprising at least one exogenous nucleic acid molecule that encodes at least one substituted tryptamine biosynthetic pathway enzyme.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2021Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Fatima Awwad, William Mather Almon Carscallen, Elisa Ines Fantino
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Patent number: 11746351Abstract: A genetically engineered microorganism for the production of a cannabinoid biosynthetic pathway product is described. The genetically engineered microorganism comprises at least one nucleic acid molecule encoding at least one cannabinoid biosynthetic pathway enzyme. The disclosure also relates to methods for producing a cannabinoid biosynthetic pathway product using a genetically engineered microorganism.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Algae-C Inc.Inventors: William Mather Almon Carscallen, Isabel Desgagné-Penix, Jean-Francois Lemay
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Publication number: 20230260383Abstract: A chemical release detection system includes a camera, an output control member, a mitigation member, and a controller in operative communication with the camera, the output control member, and the mitigation member. The camera is configured to detect a chemical release. The output control member is configured to generate commands. The mitigation member is configured to reduce risk generated by the chemical release based on the commands by the output control member. The controller is configured to notify a user of the chemical release, and provide an origin of the release and a direction of the release. The controller controls the operation of the output control member and the mitigation member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Jatin Navin SHAH, Murtaza Ibrahimbhai GANDHI, John MOOSEMILLER, William A. MATHER
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Patent number: 11717203Abstract: Described herein are assistant robots that observe signs of core health, health dangers, and/or signs of medical distress in a home or at work. As such, the assistant robots can take actions to prevent dangerous situations, diagnose health problems, respond to requests for help, and provide regular treatments or analysis of a person's medical state. The assistant robots can learn users' habits or be provided with knowledge regarding humans in its environment. The assistant robots develop a schedule and contextual understanding of the persons' behavior and needs. The assistant robots may interact, understand, and communicate with people before, during, or after providing assistance. The robot can combine gesture, clothing, emotional aspect, time, pose recognition, action recognition, and other observational data to understand people's medical condition, current activity, and future intended activities and intents.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: AEOLUS ROBOTICS, INC.Inventors: Sławomir Wojciechowski, Gregg Podnar, T. William Mather, Theodore Enns, Daniel Oblinger
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Patent number: 11701041Abstract: Described herein are assistant robots that anticipate needs of one or more people (or animals). The assistant robots may recognize a current activity, knowledge of the person's routines, and contextual information. As such, the assistant robots can provide or offer to provide appropriate robotic assistance. The assistant robots can learn users' habits or be provided with knowledge regarding humans in its environment. The assistant robots develop a schedule and contextual understanding of the persons' behavior and needs. The assistant robots may interact, understand, and communicate with people before, during, or after providing assistance. The robot can combine gesture, clothing, emotional aspect, time, pose recognition, action recognition, and other observational data to understand people's medical condition, current activity, and future intended activities and intents.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: AEOLUS ROBOTICS, INC.Inventors: Sławomir Wojciechowski, Gregg Podnar, T. William Mather, Theodore Enns, Daniel Oblinger
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Patent number: 11636750Abstract: A chemical release detection system includes a camera, an output control member, a mitigation member, and a controller in operative communication with the camera, the output control member, and the mitigation member. The camera is configured to detect a chemical release. The output control member is configured to generate commands. The mitigation member is configured to reduce risk generated by the chemical release based on the commands by the output control member. The controller is configured to notify a user of the chemical release, and provide an origin of the release and a direction of the release. The controller controls the operation of the output control member and the mitigation member.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2020Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: BAKER ENGINEERING & RISK CONSULTANTS, INC.Inventors: Jatin Navin Shah, Murtaza Ibrahimbhai Gandhi, John Moosemiller, William A. Mather
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Publication number: 20220251864Abstract: A modular safety shelter provides protection from fragment, overpressure, radiation, and toxic hazards through a combination of physical design of modular segments, of joint seals between modular segments, of door assemblies, and of HVAC control systems. The modular shelter is formed of two or more prefabricated concrete modular segments each including a built-in foundation, roof, and side walls, and a prefabricated concrete vestibule segment providing an airlock-like access to the shelter. The prefabricated modular segments and vestibule segment are transported to a site and assembled to each other on-site to provide a fully enclosed space within the modular shelter. A multi-layer joint seal is formed between adjacent modular segments to prevent ingress of toxic, flammable, or thermal hazards. An integrated HVAC controller monitors toxic or flammable hazards outside and inside of the shelter, and controls HVAC systems to minimize spread of contaminants upon detecting a hazard.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: William A. MATHER, Thomas John MANDER, John Napier DYER, Murtaza Ibrahimbhai GANDHI, Alexander I. FERGUSSON
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Patent number: 11274464Abstract: A modular safety shelter provides protection from fragment, overpressure, radiation, and toxic hazards through a combination of physical design of modular segments, of joint seals between modular segments, of door assemblies, and of HVAC control systems. The modular shelter is formed of two or more prefabricated concrete modular segments each including a built-in foundation, roof, and side walls, and a prefabricated concrete vestibule segment providing an airlock-like access to the shelter. The prefabricated modular segments and vestibule segment are transported to a site and assembled to each other on-site to provide a fully enclosed space within the modular shelter. A multi-layer joint seal is formed between adjacent modular segments to prevent ingress of toxic, flammable, or thermal hazards. An integrated HVAC controller monitors toxic or flammable hazards outside and inside of the shelter, and controls HVAC systems to minimize spread of contaminants upon detecting a hazard.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: BAKER ENGINEERING & RISK CONSULTANTS, INC.Inventors: William A. Mather, Thomas John Mander, John Napier Dyer, Murtaza Ibrahimbhai Gandhi, Alexander I. Fergusson
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Publication number: 20210189402Abstract: A genetically engineered microorganism for the production of a cannabinoid biosynthetic pathway product is described. The genetically engineered microorganism comprises at least one nucleic acid molecule encoding at least one cannabinoid biosynthetic path-way enzyme. The disclosure also relates to methods for producing a cannabinoid biosynthetic pathway product using a genetically engineered microorganism.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2019Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: William Mather Almon Carscallen, Isabel Desgagné-Penix, Jean-Francois LEMAY
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Publication number: 20210104144Abstract: A chemical release detection system includes a camera, an output control member, a mitigation member, and a controller in operative communication with the camera, the output control member, and the mitigation member. The camera is configured to detect a chemical release. The output control member is configured to generate commands. The mitigation member is configured to reduce risk generated by the chemical release based on the commands by the output control member. The controller is configured to notify a user of the chemical release, and provide an origin of the release and a direction of the release. The controller controls the operation of the output control member and the mitigation member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: Jatin Navin SHAH, Murtaza Ibrahimbhai GANDHI, John MOOSEMILLER, William A. MATHER
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Publication number: 20200087943Abstract: A modular safety shelter provides protection from fragment, overpressure, radiation, and toxic hazards through a combination of physical design of modular segments, of joint seals between modular segments, of door assemblies, and of HVAC control systems. The modular shelter is formed of two or more prefabricated concrete modular segments each including a built-in foundation, roof, and side walls, and a prefabricated concrete vestibule segment providing an airlock-like access to the shelter. The prefabricated modular segments and vestibule segment are transported to a site and assembled to each other on-site to provide a fully enclosed space within the modular shelter. A multi-layer joint seal is formed between adjacent modular segments to prevent ingress of toxic, flammable, or thermal hazards. An integrated HVAC controller monitors toxic or flammable hazards outside and inside of the shelter, and controls HVAC systems to minimize spread of contaminants upon detecting a hazard.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: William A. MATHER, Thomas John Mander, John Napier Dyer, Murtaza Ibrahimbhai Gandhi, Alexander I. Fergusson
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Publication number: 20190358822Abstract: Described herein are assistant robots that observe signs of core health, health dangers, and/or signs of medical distress in a home or at work. As such, the assistant robots can take actions to prevent dangerous situations, diagnose health problems, respond to requests for help, and provide regular treatments or analysis of a person's medical state. The assistant robots can learn users' habits or be provided with knowledge regarding humans in its environment. The assistant robots develop a schedule and contextual understanding of the persons' behavior and needs. The assistant robots may interact, understand, and communicate with people before, during, or after providing assistance. The robot can combine gesture, clothing, emotional aspect, time, pose recognition, action recognition, and other observational data to understand people's medical condition, current activity, and future intended activities and intents.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Slawomir Wojciechowski, Gregg Podnar, T. William Mather, Theodore Enns, Daniel Oblinger
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Publication number: 20190358820Abstract: Described herein are assistant robots that anticipate needs of one or more people (or animals). The assistant robots may recognize a current activity, knowledge of the person's routines, and contextual information. As such, the assistant robots can provide or offer to provide appropriate robotic assistance. The assistant robots can learn users' habits or be provided with knowledge regarding humans in its environment. The assistant robots develop a schedule and contextual understanding of the persons' behavior and needs. The assistant robots may interact, understand, and communicate with people before, during, or after providing assistance. The robot can combine gesture, clothing, emotional aspect, time, pose recognition, action recognition, and other observational data to understand people's medical condition, current activity, and future intended activities and intents.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Stawomir Wojciechowski, Gregg Podnar, T. William Mather, Theodore Enns, Daniel Oblinger
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Patent number: 9989528Abstract: Synthetic oligonucleotides that comprise a nucleic acid binding protein binding site, PCR primer sequences, and tag sequences that do not bind to nucleic acid binding proteins, with a total length of 85-130 nucleotides are disclosed herein. Also disclosed are libraries and kits comprising the synthetic oligonucleotides as well as methods of detecting nucleic acid binding proteins in a sample using the synthetic oligonucleotides.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Oregon Health & Science UniversityInventors: William Mathers, Zheng Ye
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Publication number: 20150065378Abstract: Synthetic oligonucleotides that comprise a nucleic acid binding protein binding site, PCR primer sequences, and tag sequences that do not bind to nucleic acid binding proteins, with a total length of 85-130 nucleotides are disclosed herein. Also disclosed are libraries and kits comprising the synthetic oligonucleotides as well as methods of detecting nucleic acid binding proteins in a sample using the synthetic oligonucleotides.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITYInventors: William Mathers, Zheng Ye
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Publication number: 20140278734Abstract: Systems and methods for computerized risk screening are provided. A plurality of facilities are identified for analysis of risk at each facility in the plurality of facilities. For each facility in the plurality of facilities, an answer set to a questionnaire is received. The answer set includes answers to questions for analysis of the risk at the facility. For each facility in the plurality of facilities, a predicted risk level of the risk at the facility is determined based on the answer set. A visual interface is provided. The visual interface includes: (i) a list of at least a portion of the facilities from among the plurality of facilities, (ii) a visual representation of at least one facility from among the plurality of facilities, and (iii) a visual indication of the predicted risk level of the risk for the at least one facility from among the plurality of facilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: William A. Mather, Brian Harvey, Jeffrey R. Rowley
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Patent number: 8706456Abstract: A computer processor driven system and method capable of identifying and constructing representations of hazardous areas. The hazardous area classification system has one or more processors, and a computer readable medium containing instructions that, when executed, cause the one or more processors to perform the steps of determining a position of a hazardous area for a predetermined location using a calculation based on a plurality of parameters, and generating a representation of the hazardous area.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc.Inventors: William Mather, Brian Harvey, Karen Wigal, Roy Moses, Edward Hoeppner, Qin Xiaoyun
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Patent number: 8496798Abstract: Cassette bodies for use with electrophoresis apparatus can be formed of a single piece of molded or machined plastic. Such cassette bodies can include a plurality of channels that pass through the cassette body, from a proximal end to a distal end. Such channels can be defined by upper and lower chambers. The upper chambers can be in fluid communication with a first buffer pool through a semi-permeable membrane, and the lower chambers can be in fluid communication with a second buffer pool. An electric current can be passed through the first and second buffer pools, and then reversed, to perform an electrophoresis operation that can separate a biomolecule of interest from free probes, and provide for convenient collection of said biomolecule of interest.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Oregon Health & Science UniversityInventors: Zheng Ye, William Mathers, Ed Brightman
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Publication number: 20120160683Abstract: Cassette bodies for use with electrophoresis apparatus can be formed of a single piece of molded or machined plastic. Such cassette bodies can include a plurality of channels that pass through the cassette body, from a proximal end to a distal end. Such channels can be defined by upper and lower chambers. The upper chambers can be in fluid communication with a first buffer pool through a semi-permeable membrane, and the lower chambers can be in fluid communication with a second buffer pool. An electric current can be passed through the first and second buffer pools, and then reversed, to perform an electrophoresis operation that can separate a biomolecule of interest from free probes, and provide for convenient collection of said biomolecule of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Zheng Ye, William Mathers, Ed Brightman