Patents by Inventor David Greenshields

David Greenshields 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).

  • Patent number: 11536599
    Abstract: A method of inferring fluid flow speed through a passage comprises receiving a first signal having a frequency and phase corresponding to that of a first ultrasonic wave detected after passing through the fluid in a direction with a component opposed or aligned to a main direction of the fluid's flow. Receiving a second signal having a frequency and phase corresponding to that of a second ultrasonic wave detected after passing through the fluid in a direction with a component different to that of the first ultrasonic wave with respect to the main direction of the fluid's flow. Inferring the fluid flow speed through the passage based on the relative phase shift between the first and second signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
    Inventors: Steve Dixon, David Greenshields
  • Publication number: 20220380620
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides stable inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microorganisms in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, the microorganisms in an inoculant compositions are stabilized by the presence of one or more maltodextrins having a dextrose equivalent value of about 15 to about 20.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Kenneth Edmund Kellar, Yaowei Kang, Claire Pelligra, Emily Barnett, Caitlin Burklew, Anna Wysinski, Jarrod E. Leland, Ben Doughan, Michael Harrison Fethe, Ashley Delanie Trahan, David Greenshields, Kristi Woods
  • Patent number: 11472981
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides stable inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microorganisms in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, the microorganisms in an inoculant compositions are stabilized by the presence of one or more maltodextrins having a dextrose equivalent value of about 15 to about 20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Kenneth Edmund Kellar, Yaowei Kang, Claire Pelligra, Emily Barnett, Caitlin Burklew, Anna Wysinski, Jarrod E. Leland, Ben Doughan, Michael Harrison Fethe, Ashley Delanie Trahan, David Greenshields, Kristi Woods
  • Publication number: 20210072058
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of inferring fluid flow speed through a passage. The method comprises receiving a first signal having a frequency and phase corresponding to that of a detected first ultrasonic wave, the first ultrasonic wave having been detected after passing through the fluid in a direction with a component opposed or aligned to a main direction of the fluids flow. Further, receiving a second signal having a frequency and phase corresponding to that of a detected second ultrasonic wave, the second ultrasonic wave having been detected after passing through the fluid in a direction with a component different to that of the first ultrasonic wave with respect to the main direction of the fluids flow. Further, inferring the fluid flow speed through the passage in accordance with the relative phase shift between the first and second signals. The frequencies of the first and second ultrasonic waves are substantially the same or are substantially harmonics of one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Steve DIXON, David GREENSHIELDS
  • Publication number: 20210037831
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides non-aqueous inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microbial spores in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, inoculant compositions of the present disclosure comprise microbial spores, one or more dispersants, one or more dust suppressants and a solid non-aqueous carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Kenneth Edmund Kellar, Yaowei Kang, Claire Pelligra, Emily Barnett, Caitlin Burklew, Anna Wysinski, Jarrod E. Leland, Ben Doughan, Michael Harrison Fethe, Ashley Delanie Trahan, David Greenshields, Kristi Woods
  • Patent number: 10820594
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides non-aqueous inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microbial spores in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, inoculant compositions of the present disclosure comprise microbial spores, one or more dispersants, one or more dust suppressants and a solid non-aqueous carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Kenneth Edmund Kellar, Yaowei Kang, Claire Pelligra, Emily Barnett, Caitlin Burklew, Anna Wysinski, Jarrod E. Leland, Ben Doughan, Michael Harrison Fethe, Ashley Delanie Trahan, David Greenshields, Kristi Woods
  • Patent number: 10450237
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel phosphate solubilizing strain of Penicillium bilaiae, which is a hybrid of Penicillium bilaiae ATCC 22348 and Penicillium bilaiae V08/021001, as well as compositions and methods for using the novel phosphate solubilizing strain to increase the availability of phosphorous for plant uptake from soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: David Greenshields, Shelagh Steckler, Kari Priest, Caressa Caldwell, Michael Frodyma
  • Publication number: 20190029262
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides stable inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microorganisms in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, the microorganisms in an inoculant compositions are stabilized by the presence of one or more maltodextrins having a dextrose equivalent value of about 15 to about 20.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Kenneth Edmund Kellar, Yaowei Kang, Claire Pelligra, Emily Barnett, Caitlin Burklew, Anna Wysinski, Jarrod E. Leland, Ben Doughan, Michael Harrison Fethe, Ashley Delanie Trahan, David Greenshields, Kristi Woods
  • Publication number: 20180279624
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides non-aqueous inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microbial spores in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, inoculant compositions of the present disclosure comprise microbial spores, one or more dispersants, one or more dust suppressants and a solid non-aqueous carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Kenneth Edmund Kellar, Yaowei Kang, Claire Pelligra, Emily Barnett, Caitlin Burklew, Anna Wysinski, Jarrod E. Leland, Ben Doughan, Michael Harrison Fethe, Ashley Delanie Trahan, David Greenshields, Kristi Woods
  • Publication number: 20180201549
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides fungal strains capable of solubilizing phosphate, as well as compositions and methods of using those strains to enhance soil conditions and increase plant growth/yield. Fungal strains of the present disclosure may be used in conjunction with other agriculturally beneficial components such as fertilizers, pesticides and plant signal molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: David Greenshields, Caressa Caldwell, Shelagh Steckler, Kari Priest, Michael Frodyma, Kristi Woods
  • Publication number: 20170334798
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel phosphate solubilizing strains as well as compositions and methods thereof for increasing the availability of phosphate for plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: David Greenshields, Shelagh Steckler, Kari Priest, Caressa Caldwell, Michael Frodyma
  • Patent number: 9758438
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel phosphate-solubilizing fungal strains, compositions comprising novel phosphate-solubilizing fungal strains, and methods of using novel phosphate-solubilizing fungal strains to increase the availability of phosphate for plant uptake in soil. In some embodiments, one or more of the novel phosphate-solubilizing fungal strains is coated onto a seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: David Greenshields, Shelagh Steckler, Kari Priest, Caressa Caldwell, Michael Frodyma
  • Publication number: 20160251275
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel phosphate solubilizing strains as well as compositions and methods thereof for increasing the availability of phosphate for plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES A/S
    Inventors: David Greenshields, Shelagh Steckler, Kari Priest, Caressa Caldwell, Michael Frodyma
  • Patent number: 9365464
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel phosphate-solubilizing fungal strains, compositions comprising novel phosphate-solubilizing fungal strains, and methods of using novel phosphate-solubilizing fungal strains to increase the availability of phosphate for plant uptake in soil. In some embodiments, one or more of the novel phosphate-solubilizing fungal strains is coated onto a seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: David Greenshields, Shelagh Steckler, Kari Priest, Caressa Caldwell, Michael Frodyma
  • Publication number: 20140143909
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel phosphate solubilizing strains as well as compositions and methods thereof for increasing the availability of phosphate for plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: David Greenshields, Shelagh Steckler, Kari Priest, Caressa Caldwell, Michael Frodyma