Patents by Inventor Thomas Kieth Martin

Thomas Kieth Martin 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: 6965005
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition useful in the construction industry for the prevention or remediation of mold growth in a man made structure. The composition contains an extruded milo matrix incorporating terpenes, phytoalexins, calcium propionate or combinations of these chemicals having antifungal activity. Methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Inventors: Joseph P. Markham, Thomas Kieth Martin
  • Patent number: 6939937
    Abstract: A mold inhibitor integrated within a matrix and a method of making the same are disclosed. The matrix is preferably made of a processed sorghum grain, and preferably from hybrids of Milo. The grain is subjected to decortication and extrusion. Agents are added to the decorticated Milo prior to extrusion. The agents may be anti-fungal agents or anti-microbial agents. In use, the produced matrix is spread and placed upon a targeted area which requires either remediation or prevention of growth of fungus or microbes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Inventors: Joseph P. Markham, Thomas Kieth Martin
  • Patent number: 6894136
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition useful in the construction industry for the prevention or remediation of mold growth in a man made structure. The composition contains an extruded milo matrix incorporating terpenes, phytoalexins, calcium propionate or combinations of these chemicals having antifungal activity. Methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventors: Joseph P. Markham, Thomas Kieth Martin
  • Publication number: 20040224063
    Abstract: A food product and method of making the same are disclosed. The food product is preferably made of a processed Sorghum grain, and preferably from hybrids of Milo. The grain is subjected to decortication and extrusion. Additives may be provided to flavor or otherwise nutritionally enhance the processed Milo. The additives are added prior to extrusion. In another embodiment, the food product may be made from other grains or tubers by removing the starch and then using the starch to extrude the food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph P. Markham, Thomas Kieth Martin
  • Publication number: 20040224065
    Abstract: A food product and method of making the same are disclosed. The food product is preferably made of a processed Sorghum grain, and preferably from hybrids of Milo. The grain is subjected to decortication and extrusion. Additives may be provided to flavor or otherwise nutritionally enhance the processed Milo. The additives are added prior to extrusion. The food product may be made from other grains or tubers by removing the starch and then using the starch to extrude the food product. A final food product may be achieved by further processing of the extruded grain. Further processing may include molding, baking, or pelletizing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph P. Markham, Thomas Kieth Martin
  • Publication number: 20040223999
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition useful in the construction industry for the prevention or remediation of mold growth in a man made structure. The composition contains an extruded milo matrix incorporating terpenes, phytoalexins. calcium propionate or combinations of these chemicals having antifungal activity. Methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph P. Markham, Thomas Kieth Martin
  • Publication number: 20040224060
    Abstract: A mold inhibitor integrated within a matrix and a method of making the same are disclosed. The matrix is preferably made of a processed sorghum grain, and preferably from hybrids of Milo. The grain is subjected to decortication and extrusion. Agents are added to the decorticated Milo prior to extrusion. The agents may be anti-fungal agents or anti-microbial agents. In use, the produced matrix is spread and placed upon a targeted area which requires either remediation or prevention of growth of fungus or microbes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph P. Markham, Thomas Kieth Martin
  • Publication number: 20040224053
    Abstract: Habitat for caged animals is manufactured from extruded milo grain. Preferably, the grain is defatted and decorticated. By selectively altering the moisture content of the grain as well as selectively altering the particular extrusion process, habitat may be formed in various shapes, sizes, and densities. The disclosure provides a method of introducing an extruded milo grain to the environment of the animal, and observing the behavior of the animal to provide the type of product that best suits the animal's particular behavior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph P. Markham, Thomas Kieth Martin