Patents by Inventor Lawrence Thompson

Lawrence Thompson 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: 12371726
    Abstract: The invention concerns a process to convert di-rhamnolipid to mono-rhamnolipid, using an ?-L-rhamnosidase enzyme which has a sequence identity of at least 70% with either SEQ ID. 1 or SEQ. ID 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Natalia Eliza Iyke Domeradzka, Dietmar Andreas Lang, Neil James Parry, Mark Lawrence Thompson
  • Patent number: 12297474
    Abstract: The invention concerns a process to convert di-rhamnolipid to mono-rhamnolipid comprising the following process steps: —(a) contact of a starting di-rhamnolipid material with an ?-L-rhamnosidase enzyme which is immobilised on a support; (b) separation of the produced mono-rhamnolipid from the reaction medium and/or side products; wherein the ?-L-rhamnosidase enzyme does not have ?-D-glucosidase activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Natalia Eliza Iyke Domeradzka, Dietmar Andreas Lang, Neil James Parry, Mark Lawrence Thompson
  • Publication number: 20240330627
    Abstract: A system and method utilizes a machine readable garment identification tag at a first station to enter information on the specific garment into a computer system. The garment data from the garment identification tag is assigned to a garment identifier which is printed or formed on a hanger neck sleeve member. The hanger neck sleeve member provides a consistent scan point through all the subsequent sorting stations in the system. This eliminates the need to search for the position of the garment tag to scan in sort stations subsequent to the initial station. Each hanger neck sleeve member has a machine readable code that is assigned to the associated garment and is placed on the neck of the hanger for that garment. The position of the hanger neck sleeve member on the neck of the hanger makes it readily accessible and readable, significantly more so than the garment tag in these regards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Tomas Attalla, Gary Ernest Blattner, Mark Andrew Bolen, Robert Fulton Cotter, Chadwick A. Featherly, Michael Lloyd Greenig, Michael Lawrence Thompson
  • Publication number: 20240093257
    Abstract: The invention concerns a process to convert di-rhamnolipid to mono-rhamnolipid, using an ?-L-rhamnosidase enzyme which has a sequence identity of at least 70% with either SEQ ID. 1 or SEQ. ID 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Natalia Eliza Iyke DOMERADZKA, Dietmar Andreas LANG, Neil James PARRY, Mark Lawrence THOMPSON
  • Publication number: 20240084353
    Abstract: The invention concerns a process to convert di-rhamnolipid to mono-rhamnolipid comprising the following process steps: —(a) contact of a starting di-rhamnolipid material with an ?-L-rhamnosidase enzyme which is immobilised on a support; (b) separation of the produced mono-rhamnolipid from the reaction medium and/or side products; wherein the ?-L-rhamnosidase enzyme does not have ?-D-glucosidase activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Natalia Eliza Iyke DOMERADZKA, Dietmar Andreas LANG, Neil James PARRY, Mark Lawrence THOMPSON
  • Publication number: 20230112279
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of inhibiting lipase activity in a detergent composition, said method involving incorporation of from 0.25 to 40 wt. % of a saponin into said lipase containing composition, wherein said detergent composition preferably is a home care detergent composition, more preferably a laundry detergent composition; and to the use of saponin to inhibit lipase activity in a detergent composition, preferably a laundry detergent composition, wherein the saponin is present in the detergent formulation at a level of from 0.25 to 40 wt. %, wherein said detergent composition preferably is a home care detergent composition, more preferably a laundry detergent composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Sarah Louise HOSKING, Dietmar Andreas LANG, Mark Lawrence THOMPSON, Ian Malcolm TUCKER
  • Publication number: 20060162978
    Abstract: A motorcycle includes a frame, a front wheel, a rear wheel, a rear cargo container coupled to the frame and positioned above the rear wheel, and first and second saddlebags coupled to the frame and positioned on opposite sides of the rear wheel. The motorcycle also includes a storage lighting system including a light coupled to a the rear cargo container and positioned to direct light into one of the saddlebags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Applicant: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    Inventors: Lawrence Thompson, David Abbe
  • Patent number: 5676641
    Abstract: A reusable ankle support for stabilizing the ankle region comprises a sock-like elastic sheath provided with longitudinally inflexible, medial and lateral reinforcing elements, a pair of crossed, elongated elastic strap members attached to the bottom of the sheath and a guide fastener on the front top of the sheath. After the sheath is positioned on the foot of the wearer, the strap members are wrapped around the ankle in a predetermined manner over the sheath and reinforcing elements. The guide fastener engages a portion of at least one strap so as to provide a desired tension thereto. The strap configuration is such that a pair of stirrups are presented which are limited in elasticity by stretch locks. Once applied to the ankle, the longitudinal inflexibility of the reinforcing elements and the stirrup-lock system and the uplifting support of the stirrups provide medial and lateral rigidity to restrain the ankle from rolling to the outside or inside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Inventors: Stephen C. Arensdorf, Lawrence Thompson Stromgren
  • Patent number: 3945046
    Abstract: A knee support or wrap especially designed for athletes stabilizes the knee ligaments and provides continuous support for the knee regardless of the position of the leg. A tubular, elastic sheath is slipped over the knee, and a pair of elastic straps anchored to the sheath are drawn into place and held by Velcro fasteners. The straps in their operative positions extend in crisscross fashion over the inwardly facing sidewall portion of the sheath, and in directions to duplicate the physiologic stability of the medial knee ligament complex. Felt pads on the sheath under the straps add body to the support, prevent bunching of the elastic sheath, and aid in the distribution of the pressure applied by the elastic straps. The support contains no rigid components and is constructed so as to not impair the normal flexibility of the knee joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1976
    Inventor: Lawrence Thompson Stromgren