David J Cope

US Patent:

7696426, Apr 13, 2010

Filed:

Dec 19, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/613097

Inventors:

David H. Cope - Santa Cruz CA, US

Assignee:

Recombinant Inc. - Elk Grove CA

International Classification:

G10H 1/26
G06F 17/00
G10F 1/00

US Classification:

84609, 84615, 700 94

Abstract:

The present invention provides a retrograde recombinant composition algorithm that creates new musical compositions based on existing musical compositions that are preferably written in software and is suitable for implementation in electro-mechanical and electronic devices that generate musical works based on existing bodies of music. The retrograde approach to recomposition according to the present invention provides a highly simplified code that executes at a high speed, and accordingly a reduced need for computational resources.

US Patent:

8012911, Sep 6, 2011

Filed:

Jun 23, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/490271

Inventors:

Thomas Justmann - Waupaca WI, US
Michael Weber - Sunnyvale CA, US
Ray Hoobler - Pleasanton CA, US
David Cope - Los Gatos CA, US
Timothy Knight - Raleigh NC, US

Assignee:

Purfresh, Inc. - Fremont CA

International Classification:

A01N 25/00

US Classification:

5041161, 504103

Abstract:

Provided herein are exemplary methods for increasing crop yield. One exemplary method for increasing a yield of a crop includes controlling plant tissue stress by at least partially coating a plant tissue with a composition comprising an agricultural sunscreen formulation and a second agricultural chemical. The agricultural sunscreen formulation and the second agricultural chemical may be applied to the plant tissue from separate containers, wherein each container either contains the agricultural sunscreen formulation or the second agricultural chemical. Further, the agricultural sunscreen formulation and the second agricultural chemical may be applied to the crop at or near the same time. Alternatively, the agricultural sunscreen formulation and the second agricultural chemical may be applied to the crop from a shared container, wherein the shared container contains both the agricultural sunscreen formulation and the second agricultural chemical.

US Patent:

20080159910, Jul 3, 2008

Filed:

Dec 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/648711

Inventors:

Paul H. Dick - San Jose CA, US
David J. Cope - Los Gatos CA, US
Howard Wang - Pleasanton CA, US
Ray J. Hoobler - Pleasanton CA, US
Michael Weber - Sunnyvale CA, US
Andrew Volondin - Walnut Creek CA, US

International Classification:

A61L 9/015
B01J 7/00

US Classification:

422 40, 422305

Abstract:

Refrigerated containers that contain continuously circulating air or oxygen-containing gas into which ozone is injected to preserve perishable food products that are susceptible to spoilage when stored for extended periods of time are disclosed. The ozone content of the circulating air is continuously monitored by an ozone sensor and adjustments to the amount and rate of ozone injection are continuously made by a controller on the basis of signals from the ozone sensor and other sensors.

US Patent:

20090018805, Jan 15, 2009

Filed:

Jul 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/827911

Inventors:

Michael Weber - Sunnyvale CA, US
Ray Hoobler - Pleasanton CA, US
David Cope - Los Gatos CA, US
Patrick Gibbons - Yakima WA, US

International Classification:

G06G 7/48
A01N 25/26

US Classification:

703 6, 5041161

Abstract:

The present invention provides optically selective coatings for plant tissues, such as agricultural products. The coatings are designed to transmit a desired spectrum of light, while preventing harmful intensities of radiation in given wavelength ranges from damaging the plant tissues. For example, a coating may be tailored to perform as a low-pass filter preferentially allowing shorter wavelengths to penetrate the coating, a high-pass filter preferentially passing longer wavelengths, or a band-pass filter, preferentially passing visible light to the plant tissues while minimizing the penetration of ultraviolet and infrared light. An exemplary embodiment comprises making an optically selective coating by determining a desired transmission spectrum for the coating, then calculating the film properties (such as thickness, particle size, and/or index of refraction, for example) of one or more materials to obtain the desired transmission spectrum for the film to be applied to the surface to be protected.

US Patent:

20130036068, Feb 7, 2013

Filed:

Aug 5, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/204613

Inventors:

Andrew Smith - Pleasanton CA, US
David Cope - Los Gatos CA, US
Ray Hoobler - Pleasanton CA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 10/08
G06F 7/60

US Classification:

705332, 703 2

Abstract:

The present application is directed to systems and methods for logistical management of a cargo shipment. An exemplary method comprises receiving input data related to the cargo. An analysis of the input data may then be performed, and a logistical or movement protocol for the cargo shipment may be modified based on the results of the input data analysis. Various embodiments of the methods may also include comparing the input data to at least one predetermined standard and modifying the logistical or movement protocol if the input data deviates from the standard by at least a predetermined amount.