Patents by Inventor Fred Payne

Fred Payne 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: 11044922
    Abstract: Methods are provided for the production of cheese including methods of manufacturing cheese on a desired schedule in a cheese production facility having multiple cheese vats. The methods rely upon various milk processing conditions and milk composition properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: REFLECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventor: Fred Payne
  • Publication number: 20200315199
    Abstract: Methods are provided for the production of cheese including methods of manufacturing cheese on a desired schedule in a cheese production facility having multiple cheese vats. The methods rely upon various milk processing conditions and milk composition properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventor: Fred Payne
  • Patent number: 9983184
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of predicting the cutting-time of coagulating milk based upon time parameters generated from fluorescence measurements. The method includes the steps of (a) measuring a change in the fluorescence response of coagulating milk, (b) generating time parameters from the fluorescence response, and (c) using time parameters and a cutting time prediction equation to predict cutting time. Additionally, an additional method is provided for determining a cutting time prediction equation by regression analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: REFLECTONICS, INC.
    Inventor: Fred Payne
  • Publication number: 20150088472
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of predicting the cutting-time of coagulating milk based upon time parameters generated from fluorescence measurements. The method includes the steps of (a) measuring a change in the fluorescence response of coagulating milk, (b) generating time parameters from the fluorescence response, and (c) using time parameters and a cutting time prediction equation to predict cutting time. Additionally, an additional method is provided for determining a cutting time prediction equation by regression analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Fred Payne
  • Publication number: 20070013004
    Abstract: A building structure for covering a large object with a cover comprising: multiple frames, each frame being part of a building structure); at least one motor suspended from at least one of said plurality of frames and connected to one or more spools; and an arm lifting structure suspended from the frame and comprising: at least two arms; a plurality of lifting connectors, each attached on one end to an arm on a first end and attached to one of the spools on a second end; and at least one fastening roller member mounted to each arm for temporarily securing the cover to the arms. Alternate embodiments of the building structure include laterally and/or longitudinally translating motors and/or guides for ensuring the that arms are raised and lowered straight up and down.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventor: Fred Payne
  • Publication number: 20060261546
    Abstract: Strips of two-ply instant lottery tickets are provided that have features which encourage multiple ticket purchases. Strips of purchased tickets can be opened in one motion, revealing the ticket results without needing to scratch off any material. Ruler markings along edges of the strips of tickets, and ticket indicia that spans multiple tickets further encourage multiple ticket purchases. Security panels flank one or more edges of the tickets which discourage tampering with unpurchased tickets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Fred Payne, William Breslo, James Breslo