Patents by Inventor Stephen M. Lewis

Stephen M. Lewis 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).

  • System and apparatus for monitoring the performance of an electrically powered device
    Patent number: 11959967
    Abstract: A system is provided including a current sensor arranged to sense current drawn by an electric motor of a powered device through an AC power line from a power supply and provide current data related to the powered device; a monitoring device arranged to receive the current data from the electrical sensor, the monitoring device including a controller processing the current data to obtain performance data associated with the powered device, the performance data relating to load applied to the electric motor; a data communication device communicating with the monitoring device and arranged to receive the performance data associated with the powered device; and a computing device including a graphical user interface, the computer device receiving a user's selection of the powered device from a list of powered devices and presenting the performance data to the user via the graphical user interface in response to the user's selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Pasquino, Lara Kudryk-Traska, Dalton S. Dawkins, Raymond D. Brubaker, Grzegorz J. Kwiatkowski, Joshua M. Hooks, Stephen J. Skeels, Richard B. Lewis
  • ENZYME PRODUCTION USING ONE OR MORE CO-PRODUCT COMPOSITIONS FROM A BIOPROCESSING FACILITY
    Publication number: 20230193172
    Abstract: Enzyme production in a bioprocessing facility that utilizes the enzyme that is produced. Enzyme is produced by one or more microorganisms grown on a co-product (e.g., one or more stillage compositions) of the bioprocessing facility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Cory James Sarks, Benjamin P. Gacke, Stephen M. Lewis, Jennifer Rebecca Headman
  • Systems, compositions, and methods of fermentation with
    Patent number: 11597950
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and systems for propagation and fermentation, particularly large scale operations for production of ethanol and dried distiller's grain are provided. Addition of Z. mobilis to propagation and/or fermentation decreases lactic acid bacterial contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: POET Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Lewis, Benjamin P. Gacke, Jennifer Rebecca Headman, Neelakantam V. Narendranath
  • Fermentation efficiency using yeast containing prions
    Patent number: 11441117
    Abstract: Genetically modified microorganisms useful in fermentation and methods of using such microorganisms are provided. Such microorganisms contain a [GAR+] prion or are modified to contain a [GAR+] prion. Exemplary microorganisms include yeast such as S. cerevisiae. The microorganisms can be further modified to convert xylose and/or arabinose. Methods of fermentation using such microorganisms exhibit improved fermentation efficiency and improved microorganism viability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: POET Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Malgorzata Maria Slupska, Stephen M. Lewis
  • METHODS OF PITCHING FOR FERMENTATION, AND RELATED METHODS OF FERMENTATION AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20220243163
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems of pitching yeast to fermentation reactors. More particularly, the present invention involves pitching yeast from one fermentation tank to at least one additional fermentation tank. Advantageously, yeast can be continuously pitched from fermentor to fermentor for as long as practically desirable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Neelakantam V. Narendranath, Stephen M. Lewis, Neil D. Anderson
  • Methods of pitching yeast for fermentation, and related methods of fermentation and systems
    Patent number: 11319521
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems of pitching yeast to fermentation reactors. More particularly, the present invention involves pitching yeast from one fermentation tank to at least one additional fermentation tank. Advantageously, yeast can be continuously pitched from fermentor to fermentor for as long as practically desirable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: POET Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Neelakantam V. Narendranath, Stephen M. Lewis, Neil D. Anderson
  • Methods of improved yeast health and fermentation with urease
    Patent number: 11286457
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and systems for propagation and fermentation, particularly large scale operations for production of ethanol and dried distiller's grain are provided. Addition of urease and urea to propagation and/or fermentation improves yeast health, fermentation efficiency, and quality and quantity of DDG. Urease can be in reagent form or can be endogenous to the natural feedstock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: POET Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Lewis, Camille K. Crouch, Benjamin P. Gacke
  • Use of an esterase to enhance ethyl ester content in fermentation media
    Patent number: 11104922
    Abstract: Methods to prepare vegetable oil compositions having an elevated ethyl ester content are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: POET Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander T. McCurdy, Steven T. Bly, Stephen M. Lewis, Benjamin P. Gacke, Brandon James Breitling
  • Methods and systems for obtaining oil from a stillage composition
    Patent number: 11053522
    Abstract: Provided are methods and systems of obtaining oil from a stillage composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: POET Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Lewis, John C. Keeler
  • METHOD OF STILLAGE CLARIFICATION USING TRANSGLUTAMINASE
    Publication number: 20210108163
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and systems for fermentation, particularly large scale operations for production of ethanol and dried distiller's grain are provided. Addition of a transglutaminase source to a process stream aids in removing protein from the system in order to provide a high protein feed product and/or provide clarified backset for fermentation. Transglutaminase can be in reagent form or can be produced by microorganisms added to the process stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen M. Lewis, Tad Scott Hepner
  • CORN BLENDS THAT INCLUDE HIGH OIL CORN AND METHODS OF MAKING ONE OR MORE BIOCHEMICALS USING HIGH OIL CORN OR CORN BLENDS THAT INCLUDE HIGH OIL CORN
    Publication number: 20210087589
    Abstract: The present invention relates to using high oil corn to make a biochemical such as ethanol. More particularly, the invention relates to methods of making a biochemical using relatively low temperature saccharification followed by fermentation or simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of high oil corn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen M. Lewis, John Kenneth Grearson, Neelakantam V. Narendranath, Francis Michael Swain, Brett Yerdon, Camille Kelly Nelson
  • Method and system for propagating a microorganism
    Patent number: 10900016
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for propagating microorganisms such as yeast using a carbon source that includes glycerol and a nutrient source that includes a stillage component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: POET Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Neelakantam V. Narendranath, Stephen M. Lewis
  • Corn blends that include high oil corn and methods of making one or more biochemicals using high oil corn or corn blends that include high oil corn
    Patent number: 10889837
    Abstract: The present invention relates to using high oil corn to make a biochemical such as ethanol. More particularly, the invention relates to methods of making a biochemical using relatively low temperature saccharification followed by fermentation or simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of high oil corn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: POET Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Lewis, John Kenneth Grearson, Neelakantam V. Narendranath, Francis Michael Swain, Brett Yerdon, Camille Kelly Nelson
  • USE OF AN ESTERASE TO ENHANCE ETHYL ESTER CONTENT IN FERMENTATION MEDIA
    Publication number: 20200165642
    Abstract: Methods to prepare vegetable oil compositions having an elevated ethyl ester content are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Alexander T. McCurdy, Steven T. Bly, Stephen M. Lewis, Benjamin P. Gacke, Brandon James Breitling
  • FERMENTATION EFFICIENCY USING YEAST CONTAINING PRIONS
    Publication number: 20200115672
    Abstract: Genetically modified microorganisms useful in fermentation and methods of using such microorganisms are provided. Such microorganisms contain a [GAR+] prion or are modified to contain a [GAR+] prion. Exemplary microorganisms include yeast such as S. cerevisiae. The microorganisms can be further modified to convert xylose and/or arabinose. Methods of fermentation using such microorganisms exhibit improved fermentation efficiency and improved microorganism viability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Malgorzata Maria Slupska, Stephen M. Lewis
  • Use of an esterase to enhance ethyl ester content in fermentation media
    Patent number: 10604776
    Abstract: Methods to prepare vegetable oil compositions having an elevated ethyl ester content are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Poet Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander T. McCurdy, Steven T. Bly, Stephen M. Lewis, Benjamin P. Gacke, Brandon James Breitling
  • METHODS OF PITCHING YEAST FOR FERMENTATION, AND RELATED METHODS OF FERMENTATION AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20190112568
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems of pitching yeast to fermentation reactors. More particularly, the present invention involves pitching yeast from one fermentation tank to at least one additional fermentation tank. Advantageously, yeast can be continuously pitched from fermentor to fermentor for as long as practically desirable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Neelakantam V. Narendranath, Stephen M. Lewis, Neil D. Anderson
  • Methods of pitching yeast for fermentation, and related methods of fermentation and systems
    Patent number: 10190086
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems of pitching yeast to fermentation reactors. More particularly, the present invention involves pitching yeast from one fermentation tank to at least one additional fermentation tank. Advantageously, yeast can be continuously pitched from fermentor to fermentor for as long as practically desirable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: POET Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Neelakantam V. Narendranath, Stephen M. Lewis, Neil D. Anderson
  • USE OF AN ESTERASE TO ENHANCE ETHYL ESTER CONTENT IN FERMENTATION MEDIA
    Publication number: 20180340197
    Abstract: Methods to prepare vegetable oil compositions having an elevated ethyl ester content are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Alexander T. McCurdy, Steven T. Bly, Stephen M. Lewis, Benjamin P. Gacke, Brandon James Breitling
  • METHODS & SYSTEMS FOR OBTAINING OIL FROM A STILLAGE COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20180273988
    Abstract: Provided are methods and systems of obtaining oil from a stillage composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Stephen M. Lewis, John C. Keeler