Patents by Inventor Mark P. Richards
Mark P. Richards 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: 20230345975Abstract: The disclosure provides for compositions and methods for the preservation of meat substitutes containing plant heme protein. In particular, small molecules that can fit in the unique heme pocket of plant heme proteins are provided to stabilize and preserve meat substitutes the products.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicants: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Mark P. RICHARDS, Mark HARGROVE, Nantawat TATIYABORWORNTHAM, Jie YIN, Wenjing ZHANG
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Publication number: 20220022498Abstract: The disclosure provides for compositions and methods for the preservation of meat substitutes containing plant heme protein. In particular, small molecules that can fit in the unique heme pocket of plant heme proteins are provided to stabilize and preserve meat substitutes the products.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicants: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Mark P. RICHARDS, Mark HARGROVE, Nantawat TATIYABORWORNTHAM, Jie YIN, Wenjing ZHANG
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Publication number: 20210329932Abstract: The disclosure provides for compositions and methods for the preservation of meat tissues, including fish, beef, poultry and pork, and meat analogs containing added heme protein, using very low amounts of phospholipase A2 (PLA2) enzymes in a combination with rosemary.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: Wisconsin Alumni Research FoundationInventors: Mark P. RICHARDS, Jie YIN, Wenjing ZHANG
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Publication number: 20190200650Abstract: The disclosure provides for compositions and methods for preparation of meat substitutes containing clover hemoglobin. Even when oxidized, clover hemoglobin retains a red appearance, thereby avoiding common off-color events that plague other meat substitutes, such as those made using soybean hemoglobin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: July 4, 2019Applicants: WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventors: MARK P. RICHARDS, MARK HARGROVE, SOFIA ERAZO-CASTREJON, JAGANNATHAN ALAGURAJAN
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Publication number: 20190045803Abstract: The disclosure provides for compositions and methods for the preservation of meat tissues, including fish, beef, poultry and pork, and meat analogs containing added heme protein, using very low amounts of phospholipase A2 (PLA2) enzymes in a combination with rosemary.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2017Publication date: February 14, 2019Applicant: Wisconsin Alumni Research FoundationInventors: Mark P. RICHARDS, Jie YIN, Wenjing ZHANG
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Publication number: 20180055075Abstract: The disclosure provides for compositions and methods for the preservation of meat substitutes containing plant heme protein. In particular, small molecules that can fit in the unique heme pocket of plant heme proteins are provided to stabilize and preserve meat substitutes the products.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Mark P. RICHARDS, Mark HARGROVE, Nantawat TATIYABORWORNTHAM, Jie YIN, Wenjing ZHANG
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Patent number: 7556835Abstract: The invention relates to a process for isolating edible protein from animal muscle by solubilizing the protein in an alkaline aqueous solution.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2001Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: University of MassachusettsInventors: Herbert O. Hultin, Stephen D. Kelleher, Yuming Feng, Mark P. Richards, Hordur Kristinsson, Ingrid Undeland, Shuming Ke
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Patent number: 7036411Abstract: An active measurement and control system for a material cutting apparatus. The apparatus comprises a cutting tool which may be pivoted for cutting a workpiece in a cutting area at a selectable angle. The cutting area defines a datum plane, and a feed table with a shuttle vise is used to move the workpiece toward the cutting area. A controller controls the feed distance of the shuttle vise and the cutting angle of the tool in response to a signal from a sensor used for sensing a transverse dimension of the workpiece relative to the datum plane. In this way, the feed distance and cutting angle are adjusted to compensate for variations in the transverse dimension. This transverse dimension can include a displacement from the datum plane of a distal and/or proximate surface of the workpiece. A method of cutting a workpiece is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2002Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: HEM, Inc.Inventors: Gerald R. Harris, Mark P. Richards, Michael L. Jackson
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Publication number: 20040067551Abstract: The invention relates to a process for isolating edible protein from animal muscle by solubilizing the protein in an alkaline aqueous solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2003Publication date: April 8, 2004Inventors: Herbert O. Hultin, Stephen D. Kelleher, Yuming Feng, Herbert O. Hultin, Mark P. Richards, Hordur Kristinsson, Ingrid Undeiuland
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Publication number: 20040018280Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for preserving muscle tissue, by adding muscle tissue extracts to the muscle tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2003Publication date: January 29, 2004Inventors: Herbert O. Hultin, Ingrid Undeland, Mark P. Richards
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Patent number: 6611353Abstract: A method of imaging an item is provided comprising the steps of determining a media type of a first portion of an item to be imaged, determining a media type of a supply of media for an imaging device, determining if the first portion media type is compatible with the first supply media type based on a criterion, and imaging the first portion on one or more sheets of the first supply media type using the imaging device if the first portion media type is compatible with the first supply media type. At least one of the determining steps is performed by sensing for multiple media types. Sensing the media type is preferably performed by at least one sensor.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2001Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventor: Mark P. Richards
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Patent number: 6535712Abstract: A system for controlling the gloss or matt finish on printed media where a clear toner disposable cartridge system is used to apply a clear toner to the surface of a printed media.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2001Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: Hewlett-Packard CompanyInventor: Mark P. Richards
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Publication number: 20030007814Abstract: A system for controlling the gloss or matt finish on printed media where a clear toner disposable cartridge system is used to apply a clear toner to the surface of a printed media.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2001Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventor: Mark P. Richards
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Publication number: 20020186385Abstract: A method of imaging an item is provided comprising the steps of determining a media type of a first portion of an item to be imaged, determining a media type of a supply of media for an imaging device, determining if the first portion media type is compatible with the first supply media type based on a criterion, and imaging the first portion on one or more sheets of the first supply media type using the imaging device if the first portion media type is compatible with the first supply media type. At least one of the determining steps is performed by sensing for multiple media types. Sensing the media type is preferably performed by at least one sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2001Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventor: Mark P. Richards
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Patent number: 5787774Abstract: A method and bandsaw apparatus (30) which facilitates maintenance access to a continuous loop bandsaw blade (43) rotatably mounted thereon. The bandsaw apparatus (30) includes a base frame (31) and a cutting table (32) supported on top of the frame (31) to provide a cutting surface (33). A saw carriage assembly (37) is provided including a saw arm assembly (37) rotatably supporting the saw blade (43) which extends through a blade receiving slot (34) in the table (32). A support frame (42) movably mounted to a guide assembly (44) enables selective reciprocating movement of the saw arm assembly (40) relative the cutting table (32) so that the blade (43) can move along the receiving slot (34). A coupling device (45) of the carriage assembly (37) movably couples the saw arm assembly (40) to the support frame (42) for movement of the saw arm assembly (40) between a cutting position and a maintenance access position.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 1997Date of Patent: August 4, 1998Assignee: HEM, Inc.Inventors: Mark P. Richards, Richard H. Porterfield
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Patent number: 5526727Abstract: A method and bandsaw apparatus (30) which facilitates maintenance access to a continuous loop bandsaw blade (43) rotatably mounted thereon. The bandsaw apparatus (30) includes a base frame (31) and a cutting table (32) supported on top of the frame (31) to provide a cutting surface (33). A saw carriage assembly (37) is provided including a saw arm assembly (37) rotatably supporting the saw blade (43) which extends through a blade receiving slot (34) in the table (32). A support frame (42) movably mounted to a guide assembly (44) enables selective reciprocating movement of the saw arm assembly (40) relative the cutting table (32) so that the blade (43) can move along the receiving slot (34). A coupling device (45) of the carriage assembly (37) movably couples the saw arm assembly (40) to the support frame (42) for movement of the saw arm assembly (40) between a cutting position and a maintenance access position.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1994Date of Patent: June 18, 1996Assignee: HEM, Inc.Inventors: Mark P. Richards, Richard H. Porterfield
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Patent number: 5299480Abstract: A method for cutting at least one elongated workpiece (13b) with a saw head assembly (10b) having a cutting blade (11b). The saw assembly (10b) further includes a guide mechanism for providing relative guided movement between the cutting blade (11b) and the workpiece (13b) along a cutting line (14b). The method comprises the steps of placing the workpiece (13b) across the cutting line (14b). Further, moving at least one of the cutting blade (11b) and the workpiece (13b) along the cutting line (14b) from a starting position (28b) on one side (27b') of said workpiece (13b) to a parked position (37b) on an opposite side (27b) of the workpiece (13b). In the parked position, the entire cutting stretch is positioned beyond the workpiece (13b). Next, the cut part or portion (32b) is displaced away from the cutting line (14b) using the workpiece (13b), while the cutting blade (11b) is in the parked position (37b).Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1992Date of Patent: April 5, 1994Assignee: Hem, Inc.Inventors: Gerald R. Harris, Mark P. Richards
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Patent number: 5043907Abstract: A band saw having a controller responsive to sensing signals as to operating parameters of the saw to generate a material distribution profile during a first cut of a piece of bar stock is disclosed. During subsequent cuts, the controller for the band saw operates control circuits for blade cutting force, blade feed rate and blade speed to maintain a desired, usually constant, material cutting rate of the bar stock, notwithstanding changes in bar stock cross section and changes in band saw geometry during the cut. A method is disclosed in which operating parameters are sensed, a distribution profile generated, and the profile employed during subsequent cuts to control the operating parameters for optimum cutting efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1990Date of Patent: August 27, 1991Assignee: Hem, Inc.Inventor: Mark P. Richards