Patents by Inventor William D. Allen

William D. Allen 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: 20020091460
    Abstract: The present invention demonstrates an improved CNC Control system, which integrates operator-induced changes into the pre-programmed CNC machining process. The improved CNC Control system develops a Human Activity Storage Program (HASP), which is used for subsequent production in conjunction with and simultaneously with the Numerical Control Program thereby enhancing the production process by integrating the skilled machinist's input into the production process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventor: William D. Allen
  • Patent number: 5589168
    Abstract: A novel strain of Enterococcus faecium, deposited as NCIMB 40371, has valuable probiotic properties and is particularly effective in alleviating symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in human patients. The novel strain can be used in the manufacture of human foodstuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Assignee: Unilever Patent Holdings B.V.
    Inventors: William D. Allen, Margaret A. Linggood, Philip Porter