Patents by Inventor Thomas S. Green
Thomas S. Green 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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Patent number: 8883457Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to starch processing without a phytase pretreatment step and without adjustment of the slurry pH adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Danisco US Inc.Inventors: Suzanne Breneman, Thomas S. Green, Michael Jay Pepsin, Vivek Sharma, Jayarama K. Shetty
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Patent number: 8535924Abstract: A granule with an allergenic component has reduced dust by including antifoam added during the production of the granule. The antifoam may be dispersed throughout the granule or added to one of the components of the granule. The granule with antifoam produces at least 30% less dust than a comparable granule produced according to a process in which no antifoam is added.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Danisco US Inc.Inventors: Douglas A. Dale, Thomas S. Green
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Patent number: 8361755Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to starch processing without a phytase pretreatment step and without adjustment of the slurry pH adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Danisco US Inc.Inventors: Suzanne Breneman, Thomas S. Green, Michael Jay Pepsin, Vivek Sharma, Jayarama K. Shetty
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Patent number: 8347694Abstract: An LNG sampling system is provided which includes a sampling probe. The sampling probe includes a backflow prevention check valve positioned within the probe adjacent the inlet end. The probe is inserted into a source of LNG to extract samples of LNG by providing a pressure differential between the probe piping system and the pressure of the LNG within the source. In the event the pressure in the piping system increases above a predetermined amount, the check valve will close preventing backflow of LNG from the sampling system back into the source.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2008Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Welker, Inc.Inventors: Brian H. Welker, Tracy Dean Peebles, Dennis M. McKay, Margie McKay, legal representative, Thomas S. Green
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Publication number: 20120114948Abstract: A granule with an allergenic component has reduced dust by including antifoam added during the production of the granule. The antifoam may be dispersed throughout the granule or added to one of the components of the granule. The granule with antifoam produces at least 30% less dust than a comparable granule produced according to a process in which no antifoam is added.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: Danisco US Inc.Inventors: Douglas A. Dale, Thomas S. Green
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Patent number: 8076113Abstract: A granule with an allergenic component has reduced dust by including antifoam added during the production of the granule. The antifoam may be dispersed throughout the granule or added to one of the components of the granule. The granule with antifoam produces at least 30% less dust than a comparable granule produced according to a process in which no antifoam is added.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2002Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Danisco US Inc.Inventors: Douglas A. Dale, Thomas S. Green
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Publication number: 20110020880Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to starch processing without a phytase pretreatment step and without adjustment of the slurry pH adjustment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: SUZANNE BRENEMAN, THOMAS S. GREEN, MICHAEL JAY PEPSIN, VIVEK SHARMA, JAYARAMA K. SHETTY
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Publication number: 20090125854Abstract: A method of more efficiently, easily and cost-effectively analyzing the performance of a device model is disclosed. Embodiments enable automated generation of theoretical performance analysis for a device model based upon a workload associated with rendering graphical data and a configuration of the device model. The workload may be independent of design configuration, thereby enabling determination of the workload without simulating the device model. Additionally, the design configuration may be updated or changed without re-determining the workload. Accordingly, the graphical data may comprise a general or random test which is relatively large in size and covers a relatively large operational scope of the design. Additionally, the workload may comprise graphical information determined based upon the graphical data. Further, the theoretical performance analysis may indicate a graphics pipeline unit of the device model causing a bottleneck in a graphics pipeline of the device model.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: NVIDIA CorporationInventors: Ziyad S. Hakura, John D. Tynefield, Thomas S. Green
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Patent number: 7471882Abstract: A removable heat inducer may be used in either a heated regulator or a fluid heater. The removable heat inducer has various embodiments. In one embodiment, helical threads are formed on the outside surface of the inducer. The inducer expands when heated causing the crest of the threads to come into contact with the inside surface of a heating chamber to form a spiral fluid passageway which promotes better heat exchange between the fluid and the heating element. In a first alternative embodiment of the inducer, a series of walled partitions and slots are formed on the outside surface of the inducer, which likewise expand and contact the inside surface of the heating chamber to form a dead head flow passageway. Again, the purpose of the passageway is to promote efficient heat exchange. In a second alternative embodiment of the removable heat inducer, a plurality of rods are placed in the heating chamber to promote heat exchange. The spaces between the rods form passageways for the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2005Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Welker, Inc.Inventors: Tracy Dean Peebles, Thomas S. Green
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Patent number: 7300779Abstract: Granules that include a protein core are described. The protein core includes a protein matrix which includes a protein mixed together with a starch. The protein matrix can be layered over a seed particle or the protein core can be homogeneous. The protein can be an enzyme or a therapeutic protein.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2004Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Genencor International, Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel T. Becker, Thomas S. Green
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Patent number: 7168340Abstract: Ratchet wrenches are provided that allow for drive on both the forward and return strokes of the ratchet handle. A combination ring gear, sun gear and planetary gear system is used in combination with a drive pawl arrangement to achieve power drive in both directions of operation, regardless of whether a tightening or loosening operation is desired. Accelerated speed of operation is attained upon the return stroke as a function of gear sizing. In other embodiments, the planetary gear system is replaced with an intermediate gear assembly external to any interengaging both a drive and driven gear. In other embodiments, the planetary gear system is replaced with an intermediate gear assembly external to and interengaging both a drive and driven gear.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2005Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Inventor: Thomas S. Green
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Publication number: 20040229329Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanically robust, water-soluble or water dispersible, low-dust granule comprising an active ingredient, a polymer coating, and an impregnated plasticizer within the granule, and methods for obtaining the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventors: Nathaniel T. Becker, Mark S. Gebert, Isabelle Mazeaud, Thomas S. Green
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Patent number: 6790643Abstract: Granules that include a protein core are described. The protein core includes a protein matrix which includes a protein mixed together with a starch and optionally sugar such as sucrose. The protein matrix can be layered over a seed particle or the protein core can be homogeneous. The protein can be an enzyme or a therapeutic protein. A barrier layer may surround the protein core, and a coating can be applied to the seed particle, the protein matrix and/or the barrier layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Genencor International, Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel T. Becker, Thomas S. Green
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Patent number: 6694424Abstract: A processor employs a store to load forward (STLF) predictor which may indicate, for dispatching loads, a dependency on a store. The dependency is indicated for a store which, during a previous execution, interfered with the execution of the load. Since a dependency is indicated on the store, the load is prevented from scheduling and/or executing prior to the store. The STLF predictor is trained with information for a particular load and store in response to executing the load and store and detecting the interference. Additionally, the STLF predictor may be untrained (e.g. information for a particular load and store may be deleted) if a load is indicated by the STLF predictor as dependent upon a particular store and the dependency does not actually occur. In one implementation, the STLF predictor records at least a portion of the PC of a store which interferes with the load in a first table indexed by the load PC.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2000Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.Inventors: James B. Keller, Thomas S. Green, Wei-Han Lien, Ramsey W. Haddad
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Patent number: 6651161Abstract: A processor employs a store to load forward (STLF) predictor which may indicate, for dispatching loads, a dependency on a store. The dependency is indicated for a store which, during a previous execution, interfered with the execution of the load. Since a dependency is indicated on the store, the load is prevented from scheduling and/or executing prior to the store. The STLF predictor is trained with information for a particular load and store in response to executing the load and store and detecting the interference. Additionally, the STLF predictor may be untrained (e.g. information for a particular load and store may be deleted) if a load is indicated by the STLF predictor as dependent upon a particular store and the dependency does not actually occur. In one implementation, the STLF predictor records at least a portion of the PC of a store which interferes with the load in a first table indexed by the load PC.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2000Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.Inventors: James B. Keller, Thomas S. Green, Wei-Han Lien, Ramsey W. Haddad
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Patent number: 6622237Abstract: A processor employs a store to load forward (STLF) predictor which may indicate, for dispatching loads, a dependency on a store. The dependency is indicated for a store which, during a previous execution, interfered with the execution of the load. Since a dependency is indicated on the store, the load is prevented from scheduling and/or executing prior to the store. The STLF predictor is trained with information for a particular load and store in response to executing the load and store and detecting the interference. Additionally, the STLF predictor may be untrained (e.g. information for a particular load and store may be deleted) if a load is indicated by the STLF predictor as dependent upon a particular store and the dependency does not actually occur. In one implementation, the STLF predictor records at least a portion of the PC of a store which interferes with the load in a first table indexed by the load PC.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2000Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.Inventors: James B. Keller, Thomas S. Green, Wei-Han Lien, Ramsey W. Haddad, Keith R. Schakel
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Publication number: 20030027739Abstract: A granule with an allergenic component has reduced dust by including antifoam added during the production of the granule. The antifoam may be dispersed throughout the granule or added to one of the components of the granule. The granule with antifoam produces at least 30% less dust than a comparable granule produced according to a process in which no antifoam is added.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2002Publication date: February 6, 2003Inventors: Douglas A. Dale, Thomas S. Green
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Publication number: 20020192775Abstract: Granules that include a protein core are described. The protein core includes a protein matrix which includes a protein mixed together with a starch. The protein matrix can be layered over a seed particle or the protein core can be homogeneous. The protein can be an enzyme or a therapeutic protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2002Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventors: Nathaniel T. Becker, Thomas S. Green
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Patent number: 6413749Abstract: Granules are prepared containing an admixture of protein and starch layered over an inert particle. Proteins include pharmaceutically important proteins such as hormones, or industrially important proteins such as enzymes including proteases, amylases, lipases and cellulases capable of hydrolyzing substrates such as stains. Inert particles include inorganic salts, sugars, sugar alcohols, small organic molecules such as organic acids or salts, and minerals such as clays or silicates. The admixture may also contain sugar such as sucrose. A ratio of corn starch to sugar much greater than 1:1 such as in a range of about 5:1 to about 15:1 is preferred. A coating layer may be between the inert particle and the admixture and/or over the admixture. Methods that may be used in preparing the granules include pan-coating, fluid-bed coating, prilling, disc granulation, spray drying, extrusion, centrifugal extrusion, spheronization, drum granulation and high shear agglomeration.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1999Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Genencor International, Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel T. Becker, Thomas S. Green
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Publication number: 20010056177Abstract: Granules that include a protein core are described. The protein core includes a protein matrix which includes a protein mixed together with a combination of a sugar or sugar alcohol and a structuring agent such as a polysaccharide or a polypeptide. The protein matrix can be layered over a seed particle or the protein granule can be homogeneous. The protein can be an enzyme or a therapeutic protein such as a hormone. Also described are methods for making the granules.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2001Publication date: December 27, 2001Inventors: Nathaniel T. Becker, Thomas S. Green, Robert I. Christensen