Patents by Inventor Matthew Boston

Matthew Boston 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).

  • Compliant pad wafer chuck
    Publication number: 20060255819
    Abstract: A platform is designed to support thin flat substrates, such as semiconductor wafers, during observation of characteristics of the substrates. The platform includes a rigid base having a top surface. A resilient pad is supported on the base and the pad has a top surface, at least a portion of which yieldingly supports a flat substrate placed thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Chris Koliopoulos, Matthew Boston
  • Browning agent
    Publication number: 20060003061
    Abstract: A browning agent for foodstuffs having at least two carbonyl groups is disclosed. A method for using the browning agent in or on a substrate is also disclosed. The browning agent may be coated onto foodstuffs such as biscuits, pizza, pie coverings or hash brown potatoes and heated by microwave or convection oven to induce browning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Boston, Gregory Whited
  • Method for producing ascorbic acid intermediates
    Publication number: 20050227337
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-fermentative methods for the production of ASA intermediates, KDG, DKG and KLG and methods for the regeneration of co-factor. The invention provides genetically engineered host cells comprising heterologous nucleic acid encoding enzymes useful in the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Matthew Boston, Barbara Swanson
  • Enzyme assisted degradation of surface membranes of harvested fruits and vegetables
    Patent number: 5510131
    Abstract: The present invention discloses that the water permeability across the surface membrane of harvested fruits and vegetables can be substantially increased by treating such surfaces with a degradation enzyme. The resulting products are not only more easily dehydrated but can be used to incorporate desirable substances into the interior of the treated fruit or vegetable, such as sweeteners, stabilizers, preservatives, flavor enhancers, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: Genencor International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ayrookaran J. Poulose, Matthew Boston
  • Enzyme assisted degradation of surface membranes of harvested fruits and vegetables
    Patent number: 5298265
    Abstract: The present invention discloses that the water permeability across the surface membrane of harvested fruits and vegetables can be substantially increased by treating such surfaces with a degradation enzyme. The resulting products are not only more easily dehydrated but can be used to incorporate desirable substances into the interior of the treated fruit or vegetable, such as sweeteners, stabilizers, preservatives, flavor enhancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Assignee: Genencor International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ayrookaran J. Poulose, Matthew Boston
  • Enzyme assisted degradation of surface membranes of harvested fruits and vegetables
    Patent number: 5037662
    Abstract: The present invention discloses that the water permeability across the surface membrane of harvested fruits and vegetables can be substantially increased by treating such surfaces with a degradation enzyme. The resulting products are not only more easily dehydrated but can be used to incorporate desirable substances into the interior of the treated fruit or vegetable, such as sweeteners, stabilizers, preservatives, flavor enhancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Assignee: Genencor International Inc.
    Inventors: Ayrookaran J. Poulose, Matthew Boston