Patents by Inventor Kevin Kraus

Kevin Kraus 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: 12344847
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns recombinant yeast host cells expressing cell-associated heterologous food and/or feed enzymes which are expressed during the propagation phase of the recombinant yeast hosts cells. The recombinant yeast host cells can be used in a subsequent production process to make food and/or feed products, for example, baked products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: DANSTAR FERMENT AG
    Inventors: Aaron Argyros, Michelle Oeser, Erin Wiswall, Janet Fisher, Johannes Van Eijk, J. Kevin Kraus, Kevin Wenger, Brooks Henningsen, Ryan Skinner
  • Patent number: 11631043
    Abstract: Methods and system for securing delivery of a parcel when an intended recipient is unavailable, comprising at least one storage receptacle having an electronically controlled locking mechanism, the storage receptacle comprising an interface for receiving an access code for facilitating unlocking of the storage receptacle, a wireless communication radio, and a processor. The system further comprises a remote service manager comprising an access code generator and a wireless communication radio for transmitting an access code to a mobile computing device operated by a delivery carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Sargent Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Caterino, Kevin Kraus, Garrett Lovejoy, Jason Williams, Martin Huddart
  • Publication number: 20220127564
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns recombinant yeast host cells expressing cell-associated heterologous proteins which are expressed during the propagation phase of the recombinant yeast host cells and processes for propagating same. The recombinant yeast host cells can be 5 used to make a yeast composition or a yeast product enriched in the heterologous proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Aaron Argyros, Michelle Oeser, Erin Wiswall, Janet Fisher, Johannes Van Eijk, J. Kevin Kraus, Kevin Wenger, Brooks Henningsen, Ryan Skinner
  • Patent number: 10624355
    Abstract: There is provided a lactic acid bacteria strain, Lactococcus lactis with accession number IDAC 270613-01, having a short fermentation lag phase of 1 to 5 hours which is compatible with modern bread making methods. Pre-ferment methods which use the strain for manufacture of leavened products and the leavened products produced therefrom are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: LALLEMAND, INC.
    Inventors: Ana Sanchez Jimena, J Kevin Kraus
  • Publication number: 20200087672
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns recombinant yeast host cells expressing cell-associated heterologous food and/or feed enzymes which are expressed during the propagation phase of the recombinant yeast hosts cells. The recombinant yeast host cells can be used in a subsequent production process to make food and/or feed products, for example, baked products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Aaron Argyros, Michelle Oeser, Erin Wiswall, Janet Fisher, Johannes Van Eijk, J. Kevin Kraus, Kevin Wenger, Brooks Henningsen, Ryan Skinner
  • Publication number: 20170124510
    Abstract: Methods and system for securing delivery of a parcel when an intended recipient is unavailable, comprising at least one storage receptacle having an electronically controlled locking mechanism, the storage receptacle comprising an interface for receiving an access code for facilitating unlocking of the storage receptacle, a wireless communication radio, and a processor. The system further comprises a remote service manager comprising an access code generator and a wireless communication radio for transmitting an access code to a mobile computing device operated by a delivery carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Mark A. Caterino, Kevin Kraus, Garrett Lovejoy, Jason Williams, Martin Huddart
  • Patent number: 9530264
    Abstract: An integrated access control system for wirelessly managing an access point comprises a wirelessly operable electronic door lock coupled to the access point, a computing device controlled and operated by a first user, and a multi-radio host device located at or adjacent to the access point, the host device being in communication with the electronic door lock and the computing device. Each of the computing device and the host device comprises a memory configured to store instructions to enable the device to wirelessly communicate with the electronic door lock and the other device, a processor configured to execute the instructions, a low power wireless communication radio, and a high power wireless communication radio, wherein the host device and computing device are selectively capable of bidirectional communication via each of a low power radio communication channel and a high power radio communication channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: ASSA ABLOY INC.
    Inventors: Mark A. Caterino, Tiffany Mayo, Kevin Kraus, Jason Williams, Garrett Lovejoy
  • Patent number: 9467859
    Abstract: A virtual key ring is disclosed. A graphical representation of a key ring or keychain having a plurality of keys is displayed on a computing device, and a pre-determined gesture input from a user indicative of an interaction with the key ring or chain, or one of the keys is received. The wireless operation of a lock can be managed by then accessing stored information associated with a virtual key or the lock in accordance with the pre-determined gesture. Pre-determined gestures can include, for example, movement along a predefined path on a touch screen in order to select a virtual key from among the plurality of virtual keys. The computing device can be a wireless mobile computing device such as a smartphone. The computing device can use any wireless communication technology, NFC and Wi-Fi being examples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: YALE SECURITY INC.
    Inventors: Mary Moss, Kevin Kraus, Mark A. Caterino, Alicia Waters, Logan Serman, James McCracken, Ronald Unger, Christi Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160205952
    Abstract: There is provided a lactic acid bacteria strain, Lactococcus lactis with accession number IDAC 270613-01, having a short fermentation lag phase of 1 to 5 hours which is compatible with modern bread making methods. Pre-ferment methods which use the strain for manufacture of leavened products and the leavened products produced therefrom are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Ana Sanchez Jimena, J Kevin Kraus
  • Publication number: 20160171808
    Abstract: An integrated access control system for wirelessly managing an access point comprises a wirelessly operable electronic door lock coupled to the access point, a computing device controlled and operated by a first user, and a multi-radio host device located at or adjacent to the access point, the host device being in communication with the electronic door lock and the computing device. Each of the computing device and the host device comprises a memory configured to store instructions to enable the device to wirelessly communicate with the electronic door lock and the other device, a processor configured to execute the instructions, a low power wireless communication radio, and a high power wireless communication radio, wherein the host device and computing device are selectively capable of bidirectional communication via each of a low power radio communication channel and a high power radio communication channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Mark A. Caterino, Tiffany Mayo, Kevin Kraus, Jason Williams, Garrett Lovejoy
  • Publication number: 20140373111
    Abstract: A virtual key ring is disclosed. A graphical representation of a key ring or keychain having a plurality of keys is displayed on a computing device, and a pre-determined gesture input from a user indicative of an interaction with the key ring or chain, or one of the keys is received. The wireless operation of a lock can be managed by then accessing stored information associated with a virtual key or the lock in accordance with the pre-determined gesture. Pre-determined gestures can include, for example, movement along a predefined path on a touch screen in order to select a virtual key from among the plurality of virtual keys. The computing device can be a wireless mobile computing device such as a smartphone. The computing device can use any wireless communication technology, NFC and Wi-Fi being examples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: Yale Security Inc.
    Inventors: Mary Moss, Kevin Kraus, Mark A. Caterino, Alicia Waters, Logan Serman, James McCracken, Ronald Unger, Christi Johnson
  • Patent number: 8673377
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for extending mold-free shelf life and for improving the flavor of baked goods by applying live yeast on the surface of the baked good after baking and cooling before packaging the baked good in closed bags and storing the packaged baked goods at ambient temperature. This method can be used for all kinds of baked goods including breads, rolls, bagels, pizza crusts, wheat flour tortillas, croissants, cakes, muffins, donuts and pita breads. This method can also be used to produce baked goods containing live probiotic yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii ).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Lallemand, Inc.
    Inventors: Johannes Van Eijk, Clifford Caron, J. Kevin Kraus
  • Publication number: 20120156326
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for extending mold-free shelf life and for improving the flavor of baked goods by applying live yeast on the surface of the baked good after baking and cooling before packaging the baked good in closed bags and storing the packaged baked goods at ambient temperature. This method can be used for all kinds of baked goods including breads, rolls, bagels, pizza crusts, wheat flour tortillas, croissants, cakes, muffins, donuts and pita breads. This method can also be used to produce baked goods containing live probiotic yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii ).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Johannes van Eijk, Clifford Caron, J. Kevin Kraus
  • Patent number: 7968320
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel stabilized liquid yeast preparation which contains a polyhydroxy compound, preferably glycerol, and a gum, comprising carob, guar, tragacanth, arabic or xanthan gum, preferably xanthan gum. The invention also relates to a method for producing said preparation as well as the use of the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Lallemand USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Degré, Kevin Kraus, Zhigen Zhang
  • Publication number: 20070092602
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel stabilized liquid yeast preparation which contains a polyhydroxy compound, preferably glycerol, and a gum, comprising carob, guar, tragacanth, arabic or xanthan gum, preferably xanthan gum. The invention also relates to a method for producing said preparation as well as the use of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: LALLEMAND USA, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Degre, Kevin Kraus, Zhigen Zhang
  • Patent number: 5209938
    Abstract: Intermediate temperature stable bacterial alpha-amylase enzymes having an optimum Phadebas activity above 100% at a temperature of about 65.degree. to 72.degree. C. at a pH of about 5.5 to 6.5 and which retain less than 50% of the Phadebas activity at temperatures above about 75.degree. C., when incorporated in the ingredients used to prepare the baked goods, retard the staling of baked goods without causing gumminess or adversely affecting the organoleptic characteristics of the baked goods. Adding an acid stable alpha-amylase enzyme having an optimum activity at a pH of about 3.0 to 5.0 at a temperature of about 60.degree. to 75.degree. C., to the dough with the intermediate temperature stable alpha-amylase enzyme provides synergistic results in making bakery products by reducing the number of activity units necessary and improving the resistance to staling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1993
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: J. Kevin Kraus, Ronald E. Hebeda
  • Patent number: D755605
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: YALE SECURITY INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Kraus, Mark Caterino, Tiffany Mayo, Jason Williams
  • Patent number: D768463
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: YALE SECURITY INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Kraus, Mark Caterino, Tiffany Mayo, Jason Williams
  • Patent number: D790950
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: YALE SECURITY INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Kraus, Mark Caterino, Tiffany Mayo, Jason Williams