Thomas J Patterson

US Patent:

7220561, May 22, 2007

Filed:

Jan 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/466717

Inventors:

Theron Hermann - Kinnelon NJ, US
Thomas A. Patterson - North Attleboro MA, US
Janice G. Pero - Lexington MA, US
R. Roger Yocum - Lexington MA, US
Kai-Uwe Baldenius - Ludwigshafen, DE
Christine Beck - Mannheim, DE

Assignee:

BASF Aktiengesellschaft

International Classification:

C12P 13/04
C12P 13/00
C12N 1/21

US Classification:

435128, 4352523, 435116, 435106, 4353201, 536 232

Abstract:

The present invention features improved methods for producing pantoate and pantothenate utilizing microorganisms having modified pantothenate biosynthetic enzyme activities. In particular, the invention features methods for reducing byproduct formation and increasing yields and purity of desired product. Recombinant microorganisms and conditions for culturing same are also are featured. Also featured are compositions produced by such microorganisms.

US Patent:

20040048343, Mar 11, 2004

Filed:

Jul 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/466642

Inventors:

Theron Hermann - Kinnelon NJ, US
Thomas Patterson - Attleboro MA, US
Janice Pero - Lexington MA, US
R. Yocum - Lexington MA, US
Kai-Uwe Baldenius - Ludwigshafen, DE
Christine Beck - Mannheim, DE

International Classification:

C12P013/04
C12N001/21

US Classification:

435/106000, 435/252300

Abstract:

The present invention features methods of producting 3-(2-hydroxy-3-methyl-butyrylamino)-propionic acid (“HMBPA”) and -hydroxyisovalerate (“-HIV”) utilizing microorganisms having modified pantothenate biosynthetic enzyme activities. Recombinant microorganisms and conditions for culturing same are also featured. Also featured are compositions including HMBPA and compositions including -HIV.

US Patent:

47338350, Mar 29, 1988

Filed:

Apr 21, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/854433

Inventors:

Raphael Schlanger - New Rochelle NY
David Irwin - Newtown CT
Thomas C. Patterson - Westport CT

Assignee:

Cannondale Corporation - Georgetown CT

International Classification:

F16B 1500

US Classification:

248 71

Abstract:

A cable guide for affixing a cable or the like to a tube of a bicycle frame comprises a body including at least one base portion adapted to seat on the frame member and having at least one hole, a ferrule portion extending up from the base portion and adapted to receive the cable, and a split sleeve portion extending down from the base portion in alignment with the hole and adapted to extend through a hole in the frame tube. A mandrel is received through the hole in the base portion, extends through the split sleeve and expands the legs of the sleeve outwardly into tight engagement with the wall of the hole in the tube and expands the ends of the sleeve outwardly within the tube, whereby the expanded and extended split sleeve retains the guide on the frame tube.

US Patent:

44298188, Feb 7, 1984

Filed:

Oct 2, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/307804

Inventors:

Thomas C. Patterson - Westport CT
David L. Campbell - Norwalk CT

Assignee:

Cannondale Corporation - Georgetown CT

International Classification:

B62J 704

US Classification:

224 39

Abstract:

A carrier rack for bicycles comprises a load-supporting platform composed of a peripheral frame and at least one cross piece that has internal threads at each end. The upper end of each of a pair of struts is clamped between the cross piece and the respective side of the frame by a screw that passes through holes in the side portion and the upper end of the strut and is threaded into the end portion of the cross piece. A rear carrier rack includes a pair of front end connecting bars attached to the platform for adjustment fore and aft. Each connecting bar is a flat metal band, the major portion of which is oriented flatwise to the platform. The front end portion of each connecting bar is twisted approximately 90. degree. so that it lies flatwise to the seat stays. Each connecting bar is connected to a seat stay by an offset ring clamp.

US Patent:

D2717590, Dec 13, 1983

Filed:

Oct 13, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/310762

Inventors:

Thomas C. Patterson - Westport CT
David L. Campbell - Norwalk CT

Assignee:

Cannondale Corporation - Georgetown CT

International Classification:

D1211

US Classification:

D12158

US Patent:

46842810, Aug 4, 1987

Filed:

Aug 26, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/769577

Inventors:

Thomas C. Patterson - Westport CT

Assignee:

Cannondale Corporation - Georgetown CT

International Classification:

F16B 708
F16B 3910

US Classification:

403197

Abstract:

A shifter boss mounting assembly includes a member threaded at each end and extending diametrically at least partway through a bicycle frame downtube formed with openings therein, a pair of shifter boss bases with inward surfaces conforming to the downtube outer surface, and a pair of shifter studs that extend through the base and a respective opening in the downtube and thread onto the corresponding threaded ends of the member. A projection on each base cooperates with an opening or indentation in the downtube to restrain the base from rotational movement. A lock washer or a plate keyed to cooperate with the base and the stud restrain the stud against unthreading when the shift levers are pivoted. Once mounted, the boss assembly is standardized in its external configuration to bosses adapted to receive standard commercial shift lever assemblies.

US Patent:

D4124650, Aug 3, 1999

Filed:

May 22, 1996

Appl. No.:

D/054800

Inventors:

Thomas C. Patterson - Westport CT

Assignee:

Cannondale Corporation - Bethel CT

International Classification:

1211

US Classification:

D12111

US Patent:

57916730, Aug 11, 1998

Filed:

May 22, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/651581

Inventors:

Thomas C. Patterson - Westport CT

Assignee:

Cannondale Corporation - Bethel CT

International Classification:

B62K 1908

US Classification:

2802811

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to an improved frame construction for transmitting in-plane and out-of-plane loads between a plurality of components and maintaining the components in spacial relation. The frame is comprised of a plurality of node members for interconnection with the components and a plurality of beams and skin members interconnecting the node members. The beams include two channels on opposing sides for receiving the outer edges of the skin members. Preferably, the node members and beams form a perimeter channel that extends substantially around the entire perimeter of the frame and the skin members are secured thereto.