Patents by Inventor Jon Richard
Jon Richard 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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Publication number: 20080026127Abstract: A frozen confectionery product is provided comprising a plurality of discrete unaerated dairy frozen confections, each discrete frozen confection being able to contact directly other discrete frozen confections in the product, which frozen confections comprise an ice structuring protein (ISP) and have an average volume of less than 1 ml.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2004Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventors: Nigel Malcolm Lindner, Jon Richard Oldroyd, Andrew Sztehlo, Deborah Jane Towell
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Patent number: 6896923Abstract: Frozen confections having a combination of ingredients which permit the formulator to continue to provide outstanding organoleptic properties while at the same time reducing the caloric impact for those consumers who desire to limit their caloric intake. In a first aspect, the invention relates to a frozen confection which comprises less than 5 wt. % triglyceride fat, polydextrose and tricalcium phosphate. In another aspect, the product includes both polydextrose and cream, optionally in combination with tricalcium phosphate and/or karaya gum to produce a low fat frozen confection with good organoleptic properties. In a further aspect, the invention comprises a frozen confection comprising: less than 5 wt. % triglyceride fat, polydextrose, and a karaya gum. The products of the invention combine good organoleptic properties with a substantially reduced fat level compared to regular fat and, especially premium and super-premium ice creams.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Good Humor-Breyers Ice CreamInventors: Ramin Ghaffari, Jon Richard Oldroyd
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Publication number: 20040091597Abstract: Frozen confections having a combination of ingredients which permit the formulator to continue to provide outstanding organoleptic properties while at the same time reducing the caloric impact for those consumers who desire to limit their caloric intake. In a first aspect, the invention relates to a frozen confection which comprises less than 5 wt. % triglyceride fat, polydextrose and tricalcium phosphate. In another aspect, the product includes both polydextrose and cream, optionally in combination with tricalcium phosphate and/or karaya gum to produce a low fat frozen confection with good organoleptic properties. In a further aspect, the invention comprises a frozen confection comprising: less than 5 wt. % triglyceride fat, polydextrose, and a karaya gum.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2002Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: Good Humor-Breyers Ice CreamInventors: Ramin Ghaffari, Jon Richard Oldroyd
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Patent number: 6565908Abstract: An ice confection comprising an antifreeze protein, wherein &Dgr; modulus/original modulus ≧0.4, and/or &Dgr; strength/original strength ≧0.4; providing that when &Dgr; modulus/original modulus ≦6.0, &Dgr; modulus ≧50 MPa, and/or when &Dgr; strength/original strength ≦2.0, &Dgr; strength ≧0.2 MPa. Such ice confections have a strong, close-packed continuous network of ice crystals and can be used to manufacture products having novel textures, properties and/or shapes.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2000Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Daniel, Andrew Hoddle, Anabela Jones, Jon Richard Oldroyd, Scott Singleton
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Patent number: 6503548Abstract: The method of adding an antifreeze protein to an ice confection to restrict the flow of flavor or color ions or molecules present as either solutes or a dispersion, wherein the ice confection contains no protein other than the antifreeze protein.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2000Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Daniel, Ian Lacy, Jon Richard Oldroyd
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Patent number: 6491960Abstract: An unaerated ice confection in the form of thin, unsupported, discrete pieces which are stable during packaging, storage and distribution wherein the ice confection comprises an antifreeze protein and has the following mechanical properties; &Dgr; modulus/original modulus≧0.4, and/or &Dgr; strength/original strength≧0.4; providing that when &Dgr; modulus/original modulus≦6.0, &Dgr; modulus≧50 MPa, and/or when &Dgr; strength/original strength≦2.0, &Dgr; strength≧0.2 MPa.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2000Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: Good Humor - Breyers Ice Cream, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Daniel, Richard Anthony Fenn, Jon Richard Oldroyd
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Patent number: 6447829Abstract: An ice confection product having a volume of from 1 to 20 ml and a thickness of greater than 5 mm comprising an antifreeze protein, wherein &Dgr; modulus/original modulus≧0.4, and/or &Dgr; strength/original strength≧0.4; providing that when &Dgr; modulus/original modulus≦6.0, &Dgr; modulus≧50 MPa, and/or when &Dgr; strength/original strength≦2.0, &Dgr; strength≧0.2 MPa. Such ice confection products have properties which are akin to boiled sweets. Such products cannot be bitten or chewed but must be sucked, resulting in a product which remains in the mouth longer and is more refreshing.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2000Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Good Humor - Breyers Ice Cream, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Daniel, Jon Richard Oldroyd
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Patent number: 6436460Abstract: A water ice comprising an antifreeze protein, a stabilizer and not less than 0.1 wt % of a protein based aerating agent obtainable by a process comprising aerating the ice confection with an aerating gas which contains at least 50% by volume of a water soluble gas such as carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2000Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Daniel, Ian Lacy, Jon Richard Oldroyd
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Patent number: 6139389Abstract: A display device comprising a cathode-ray tube, a conductive plastic film overlaying a screen of the cathode ray tube, and a conductive metal tape which is ultrasonically welded to the plastic film to establish an electric connection between the metal tape and the plastic film.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1997Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Jon Richard Dreyer, Michael William Bates
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Patent number: 6140591Abstract: A plunger stand-off assembly for securing a circuit board to a computer chassis without the need for tools. The plunger stand-off assembly includes an inner component, an outer component, and a spring for causing relative movement between the inner and outer components. The relative movement between the inner and outer components securely fastens the circuit board to the computer chassis.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1998Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Unitrend, Inc.Inventors: Jon Richard Osborne, Conrad A. H. Jelinger
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Patent number: 6139213Abstract: A clamp assembly for removably attaching a drive bay support to a main computer chassis. The clamp assembly includes a clamp support having a hook portion and at least one clamp link for pivotally attaching the clamp support to the drive bay support. The clamp asssembly is in a clamped position when the clamp assembly is pivoted about the drive bay support such that the hook portion of the clamp support engages a hook portion of the main chassis. The clamp assembly is in an unclamped position when the clamp assembly is pivoted about the drive bay support such that the hook portion of the clamp support does not engage the main chassis.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 1998Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Unitrend, Inc.Inventors: Jon Richard Osborne, Conrad A. H. Jelinger
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Patent number: 6053382Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a school-use backpack is provided which is similar in styling to conventional school-use backpacks, is durable, and which can be expanded to increase the interior storage volume of the backpack when additional storage space is required. In particular, the backpack of the present invention includes front, back, and side panels which define a zippered main storage compartment, two shoulder straps, and a zippered gusset which is sewn into the side panel of the backpack.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1999Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Assignee: The Mead CorporationInventor: Jon Richard Wyant
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Patent number: 6043734Abstract: An optical shock sensor 22 which includes a light generator 40 adapted to generate light 46 and a light detector 44 which are an optical communication by means of a moveable hemispheric dome 48. Specifically, an intrusion, tampering, motion, and/or shock, applied to vehicle 11, causes the moveable dome 48 to move, and to interrupt or change the amount tyoe, focus and/or intensity of the light 46 which is reflected or communicated to light detector 44, thereby causing a tampering output signal to be selectively produced.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1998Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Assignee: Code Alarm, Inc.Inventors: Rand W. Mueller, Peter J. Stouffer, Jon Richard Gillespie, Joseph A. Santavicca, Matthew J. McAmmond
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Patent number: 5967466Abstract: A back plane lock down for fastening one or more circuit boards and/or cover plates to the back plane of a computer chassis. The back plane lock down is made of non-electrically conducting material such that the computer need not be powered down when fastening the circuit boards and/or cover plates to the back plane. The back plane lock down includes one or more sections that can be pivotally connected together by using a bracket for accommodating a wide variety of back plane configurations. Each section includes one or more tabs disposed within openings formed by ribs. Each tab includes a downwardly extending projection for insertion into an opening in the back plane to easily fasten each circuit board and cover plate to the back plane without the need for tools.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1998Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: Unitrend, Inc.Inventors: Jon Richard Osborne, Conrad A. H. Jelinger
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Patent number: 5814390Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics having a desirable level of bulk, elasticity and low permanent set are produced by creasing a precursor web and heat setting the creases. Such webs may have varying basis weights and compositions depending on the intended end use. Applications disclosed include components for personal care products such as disposable diapers and feminine hygiene products, for example, as well as garment applications such as training pants, surgical gowns and the like. Also, absorbent products such as wipers are disclosed. Methods for forming the creased nonwoven fabric are disclosed using interdigitated rolls for creasing in the machine direction or in the cross-machine direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1995Date of Patent: September 29, 1998Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Ty Jackson Stokes, Jon Richard Butt, Sr., Alan Edward Wright
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Patent number: 5650565Abstract: A mini-diluter apparatus and method are provided for preparing dilute samples of exhaust gas for emission testing. The apparatus includes first and second mass flow controllers which respectively control the mixing of exhaust gas and diluent gas samples at a constant ratio. The mixture is fed at a pressure, controlled by a back pressure regulator, to a third mass flow controller. This third controller provides a controlled sample rate (normally proportional to exhaust flow from an engine under test) to a bag sample system, or other sampling system, with excess mixture being exhausted through a pressure regulator to atmosphere. Improved accuracy and reduced calibration complexity are results of the improved apparatus and method.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 1995Date of Patent: July 22, 1997Assignee: Enviromental Sciences Research and Development PartnershipInventors: Donald B. Nagy, Jon Richard McLeod, Francis Patrick Schroeder, Steven Scott DeCarteret
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Patent number: 3983901Abstract: A pivot steering vehicle having a pair of hydrostatically operated driving wheels; and motors for driving those wheels which are driven by variable speed, reversible pumps; a control system is provided, having valve means for controlling the pressure applied to the pumps for controlling the speed and direction of the pumps; and cam means is provided which, in response to turning movements of the steering wheel, reduces the speed of the inside driving wheel, and after a predetermined point in the turning movements of the steering wheel, reverses the direction of that wheel.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1974Date of Patent: October 5, 1976Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Jon Richard Patton, Ronald Loren Sisson
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Patent number: 3971453Abstract: A pivot steering vehicle having a pair of hydrostatically operated driving wheels; and motors for driving those wheels which are driven by variable speed, reversible pumps; a control system is provided, having valve means for controlling the pressure applied to the pumps for controlling the speed and direction of the pumps; and cam means is provided which, in response to turning movements of the steering wheel, reduces the speed of the inside driving wheel, and after a predetermined point in the turning movements of the steering wheel, reverses the direction of that wheel.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1974Date of Patent: July 27, 1976Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Jon Richard Patton, Ronald Loren Sisson
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Patent number: D424615Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1999Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: The Mead CorporationInventor: Jon Richard Wyant