Patents by Inventor Susan Mills

Susan Mills 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).

  • Publication number: 20240142312
    Abstract: Described are techniques for quality analysis using thermographic imaging. In one example, a system including a test chamber for receiving an unpowered component. The system further includes an external heat source for heating the unpowered component for a predetermined period of time. The system further includes a thermographic imaging system for collecting thermographic images of the unpowered component during the predetermined period of time. The system further includes a computer communicatively coupled to the thermographic imaging system and configured to classify a quality of the unpowered component based on the thermographic images of the unpowered component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: John R. Dangler, Tory Johnson, GUNNAR MILLS, AUSTIN CARTER, Susan Zichittella, Colin Edward MASTERSON
  • Patent number: 9332770
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for producing a fermented dairy product, preferably cheese, comprising inoculating milk with lactic acid bacteria capable of producing a Class IIa type bacteriocin; and lactic acid bacteria capable of producing a Class I type bacteriocin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: CSK Food Enrichment B.V.
    Inventors: Carmel Griffin, Susan Mills, Paul Ross, Willem Cornelis Meijer, Lourdes Mariela Serrano Davalos
  • Publication number: 20130011516
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for producing a fermented dairy product, preferably cheese, comprising inoculating milk with lactic acid bacteria capable of producing a Class IIa type bacteriocin; and lactic acid bacteria capable of producing a Class I type bacteriocin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: Carmel GRIFFIN, Susan Mills, Paul Ross, Willem Cornelis Meijer, Lourdes Mariela Serrano Davalos
  • Publication number: 20050048663
    Abstract: It is discovered that a composition comprising at least one amine and at least one stabilizer may be useful in detecting the presence of an adulterant in a urine sample. Such adulterant includes an oxidizing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Applicant: Quest Diagnostics Investments Incorporated
    Inventors: John Novinski, Barry Sample, Richard Hilderbrand, Susan Mills, Victoria Johnson
  • Patent number: 6861262
    Abstract: It is discovered that a composition comprising at least one amine and at least one stabilizer may be useful in detecting the presence of an adulterant in a urine sample. Such adulterant includes an oxidizing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Investments Incorporated
    Inventors: John Novinski, Barry Sample, Richard L. Hilderbrand, Susan Mills, Victoria Johnson
  • Patent number: 6579513
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mouthspray formulation, which reduces oral bacteria and is effective against dental plaque, gingivitis and oral malodor. The preferred formulation has a bactericidal agent with cetyl pyridinium chloride and domiphen bromide, an alcohol, a sweetener component, and a flavor system. The flavor system may also have or more of the following: a flavorant, a humectant, a surfactant, a sweetener, and a colorant agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Anne Tashjian, Susan Mills
  • Patent number: 6518229
    Abstract: An antibacterial composition is provided that has an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a cationic conditioning agent, an antibacterial agent and water. Preferably, the composition is a liquid hand soap. The aqueous antibacterial composition, especially when an antibacterial liquid hand soap, has a proper balance of ingredients for providing a high cleansing ability, high foam, good conditioning and a pleasant emollient effect on the skin. The method of reducing amount of bacteria on part of a person's body, such as a hand, includes contacting the hand with the composition and, thereafter, rinsing the hand with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Anne Tashjian, Susan Mills, Marie Lewis
  • Publication number: 20020106807
    Abstract: It is discovered that a composition comprising at least one amine and at least one stabilizer may be useful in detecting the presence of an adulterant in a urine sample. Such adulterant includes an oxidizing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Applicant: Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: John Novinski, Barry Sample, Richard L. Hilderbrand, Susan Mills, Victoria Johnson
  • Publication number: 20020103092
    Abstract: An antibacterial composition is provided that has an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a cationic conditioning agent, an antibacterial agent and water. Preferably, the composition is a liquid hand soap. The aqueous antibacterial composition, especially when an antibacterial liquid hand soap, has a proper balance of ingredients for providing a high cleansing ability, high foam, good conditioning and a pleasant emollient effect on the skin. The method of reducing amount of bacteria on part of a person's body, such as a hand, includes contacting the hand with the composition and, thereafter, rinsing the hand with water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Anne Tashjian, Susan Mills, Marie Lewis
  • Patent number: D470270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Anne Tashjian, Richard S. Chomik, Susan Mills