Patents by Inventor Bradley A. Paulson
Bradley A. Paulson 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: 9016591Abstract: High density metal or mineral particles, sized to be less than 10 microns, are compounded into a base plastic layer to form a compounded composite layer used to form the core layer of the card, any layer of the card or the entire card. The amount of high density particles compounded into the plastic layer is controlled so the card: (a) is at least twice as heavy as any standard PVC card; (b) can be manufactured using standard current plastic card equipment and tooling. (c) is not brittle; and (d) is electrically non-conductive whereby it is not subject to electrostatic discharge properties. The card can include RFID functionality integrated into the card body. The compounded composite layer does not interfere with the integrity of the data communication between an RFID chip packaged in an antenna module and coupled with an embedded booster antenna, and a contactless reader or terminal.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Composecure, LLCInventors: John Herslow, Bradley A. Paulson, David Finn
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Publication number: 20150041546Abstract: High density metal or mineral particles, sized to be less than 10 microns, are compounded into a base plastic layer to form a compounded composite layer used to form the core layer of the card, any layer of the card or the entire card. The amount of high density particles compounded into the plastic layer is controlled so the card: (a) is at least twice as heavy as any standard PVC card; (b) can be manufactured using standard current plastic card equipment and tooling. (c) is not brittle; and (d) is electrically non-conductive whereby it is not subject to electrostatic discharge properties. The card can include RFID functionality integrated into the card body. The compounded composite layer does not interfere with the integrity of the data communication between an RFID chip packaged in an antenna module and coupled with an embedded booster antenna, and a contactless reader or terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: JOHN HERSLOW, Bradley A. Paulson, David Finn
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Patent number: 8507243Abstract: The present invention relates to an alpha-amylase blend, including a B. stearothermophilus alpha-amylase (AmyS) wherein the amino acid at position S242 is substituted and a B. licheniformis alpha-amylase The invention also relates to processes using the alpha-amylase blends for starch liquefaction and saccharification, ethanol production, and a sweetener production.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Danisco US Inc.Inventors: Bradley A. Paulson, Vivek Sharma, Jayarama K. Shetty
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Patent number: 8354256Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to the use of a glucoamylase in combination with a phytase in starch processing to reduce the levels of phytic acid in end-products.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2009Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Danisco US Inc.Inventors: Suzanne Breneman, Oreste J. Lantero, Jr., Bradley A. Paulson, Jayarama K. Shetty
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Publication number: 20130011882Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising variants of alpha-amylase that have alpha-amylase activity and which exhibit altered properties relative to a parent AmyS-like alpha-amylase from which they are derived. The compositions comprise an additional enzyme such as a phytase. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions, and kits related thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: DANISCO US INC.Inventors: LUIS G. CASCÃO-PEREIRA, JAMES T. KELLIS, JR., BRADLEY A. PAULSON, SCOTT D. POWER, SANDRA W. RAMER, VIVEK SHARMA, ANDREW SHAW, JAYARAMA K. SHETTY, DONALD E. WARD
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Patent number: 8206966Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising variants of alpha-amylase that have alpha-amylase activity and which exhibit altered properties relative to a parent AmyS-like alpha-amylase from which they are derived. The compositions comprise an additional enzyme such as a phytase. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions, and kits related thereto.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Danisco US Inc.Inventors: Luis G. Cascāo-Pereira, James T. Kellis, Jr., Bradley A. Paulson, Scott D. Power, Sandra W. Ramer, Vivek Sharma, Andrew Shaw, Jayarama K. Shetty, Donald E. Ward
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Publication number: 20110244526Abstract: The present invention relates to an alpha-amylase blend, including a B. stearothermophilus alpha-amylase (AmyS) wherein the amino acid at position S242 is substituted and a B. licheniformis alpha-amylase blends for starch liquefaction and saccharification, ethanol production, and a sweetener production.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Danisco US Inc.Inventors: Bradley A. Paulson, Vivek Sharma, Jayarama K. Shetty
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Publication number: 20090252828Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising variants of alpha-amylase that have alpha-amylase activity and which exhibit altered properties relative to a parent AmyS-like alpha-amylase from which they are derived. The compositions comprise an additional enzyme such as a phytase. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions, and kits related thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: Danisco US Inc., Genencor DivisionInventors: Luis G. Cascao-Pereira, James T. Kellis, JR., Bradley A. Paulson, Scott D. Power, Sandra W. Ramer, Vivek Sharma, Andrew Shaw, Jayarama K. Shetty, Donald E. Ward
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Publication number: 20090246845Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to the use of a glucoamylase in combination with a phytase in starch processing to reduce the levels of phytic acid in end-products.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventors: SUZANNE BRENEMAN, ORESTE J. LANTERO, JR., BRADLEY A. PAULSON, JAYARAMA K. SHETTY
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Publication number: 20090238923Abstract: Variants of B. licheniformis alpha-amylase exhibit improved enzymatic performance, including increased themostability and reduced calcium dependence. Compositions comprising the variants are useful in methods of starch processing, starch liquefaction, fermatation, starch saccharification, cleaning, laundrying, textile desizing, baking, and biofilm removal. The nucleic acids encoding the variants are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: Danisco US Inc., Genencor DivisionInventors: Andrew SHAW, Sandra W. Ramer, Scott D. Power, Jayarama K. Shetty, Bradley A. Paulson, Vivek Sharma, Donald Ward
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Publication number: 20080299622Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for liquefying starch comprising contacting a slurry of a starch substrate with an enzyme composition comprising a phytase and an alpha amylase. The invention also relates to an enzyme mixture comprising a phytase derived from Buttiauxella sp. and variants thereof and an alpha amylase.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Bradley A. Paulson, Scott D. Power, Sandra W. Ramer, Jayarama K. Shetty, Donald E. Ward
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Publication number: 20040224249Abstract: A self-contained imaging system includes a first support, a second support, an imaging layer, and a subbing layer. The imaging layer is capable of producing an image that is viewable through said first support and it is positioned intermediate the first and second supports; the first and second supports are sealed together to present an integral unit. The subbing layer is presented between the first support and the imaging layer. The subbing layer promotes adhesion between the supports and imaging layer, and is preferably selected from a surface pretreatment of the first support with a polyester film or placement of a thermo set material, e.g., a polyester-urethane adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventors: Bradley A. Paulson, Darren W. Haas, I. Tony Haugen, Robert J. Innes
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Publication number: 20040219349Abstract: The card includes first support, second support, and imaging layer intermediate the first and second supports. The second support is sealed to the first support. And, the imaging layer includes photosensitive microcapsules that are activated by cylithographic photography to produce an identification card image. Additionally, the identification card includes one or more of the following: (a) an anti-static coating that is applied to the second support on the side opposite the imaging side; (b) magnetic recording media on the second support on the side opposite the imaging side; (c) electronics incorporated into the second support that enables contact or contactless radio frequency access control; (d) a pressure sensitive adhesive or a thermo set adhesive to bond the second support to the imaging layer; (e) an adhesive that is coated onto the second support or the imaging layer prior to sealing the second support to the first support, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Bradley A. Paulson, Darren W. Haas, I. Tony Haugen, Robert J. Innes
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Patent number: 6809751Abstract: The card printing system of the present invention includes a cartridge sub-assembly and a printer sub-assembly. The cartridge sub-assembly encloses a stack of horizontally positioned cards that have each been plied with photosensitive microcapsules. The printer sub-assembly interfaced with the cartridge sub-assembly to obtain a card from the stack. The printer sub-assembly then forms a latent image upon the photosensitive microcapsules upon the obtained card and develops that image by applying a mechanical pressure to the photosensitive microcapsules with a developer array. The develop array is a block containing a number spring-loaded developer balls.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2003Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignee: CyCard Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Darren W. Haas, I. Tony Haugen, Bradley A. Paulson, Robert J. Innes
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Publication number: 20040125201Abstract: The card printing system of the present invention includes a cartridge sub-assembly and a printer sub-assembly. The cartridge sub-assembly encloses a stack of horizontally positioned cards that have each been plied with photosensitive microcapsules. The printer sub-assembly interfaced with the cartridge sub-assembly to obtain a card from the stack. The printer sub-assembly then forms a latent image upon the photosensitive microcapsules upon the obtained card and develops that image by applying a mechanical pressure to the photosensitive microcapsules with a developer array. The develop array is a block containing a number spring-loaded developer balls.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Applicant: CyCard Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Darren W. Haas, I. Tony Haugen, Bradley A. Paulson, Robert J. Innes
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Patent number: 6554044Abstract: A reverse image printer that has a backing web carrying a laminate layer upon which a reverse image is printed. The laminate layer is laminated onto a card. The backing web carrying the transfer layer is separated from the laminate layer after the laminate layer and card have been laminated together using a peel-off assembly that guides the backing web at a selected desired separation angle relative to the plane of movement of the card and the laminate layer after lamination. The peel-off assembly uses two guide members to maintain the desired separation angle regardless of changes in diameter of a take-up roller used for the backing web.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2001Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Fargo Electronics Inc.Inventors: Bradley A. Paulson, Brent D. Lien, Ted M. Hoffman
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Publication number: 20020069956Abstract: An overlaminate for application to identification card substrates includes a plurality of overlaminate patches. Each patch has an end and is sized in accordance with the identification card substrates. A linking portion connects the ends of the overlaminate patches. A security mark is located in a predetermined position on each patch. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the above-identified overlaminate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2001Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventor: Bradley A. Paulson
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Patent number: 6386772Abstract: A printer for printing onto a substrate includes a substrate feed mechanism configured to secure the substrate during printing and a print mechanism configured to print on the substrate. A transceiver is configured to transfer power through a non-physical link to a radio frequency (RF) circuit carried on a printer supply to thereby power the RF circuit. The transceiver also responsively receives printer supply data through a non-physical link from the RF circuit.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2000Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Fargo Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Gary M. Klinefelter, Bradley A. Paulson, Matthew K. Dunham, Kevin R. Campion, Jeffrey D. Upin, Gary A. Lenz, Aurelian Dumitru
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Publication number: 20010026720Abstract: A reverse image printer that has a backing web carrying a laminate layer upon which a reverse image is printed. The laminate layer is laminated onto a card. The backing web carrying the transfer layer is separated from the laminate layer after the laminate layer and card have been laminated together using a peel-off assembly that guides the backing web at a selected desired separation angle relative to the plane of movement of the card and the laminate layer after lamination. The peel-off assembly uses two guide members to maintain the desired separation angle regardless of changes in diameter of a take-up roller used for the backing web.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2001Publication date: October 4, 2001Inventors: Bradley A. Paulson, Brent D. Lien, Ted M. Hoffman
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Patent number: 6270858Abstract: An image is printed onto a substrate having a surface. A coating is applied to the surface which includes a reactive water dispersible species and a solvent. An image is printed onto the coated substrate using an ink jet printer which supplies aqueous ink to thereby form the image on the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1997Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignee: Fargo Electronics, Inc.Inventor: Bradley A. Paulson