| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| D519847 |
Portion of a multi-handled bag |
May 2, 2006 |
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| D519385 |
Portion of a multi-handled bag |
April 25, 2006 |
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| D519037 |
Portion of a multi-handled bag |
April 18, 2006 |
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| D517926 |
Portion of a multi-handled bag |
March 28, 2006 |
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| D517925 |
Portion of a multi-handled bag |
March 28, 2006 |
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| D507754 |
Portion of a multi-handled bag |
July 26, 2005 |
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| D507494 |
Portion of a multi-handled bag |
July 19, 2005 |
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| 8221814 |
Process for the separation of gluten and starch and products prepared from said process |
July 17, 2012 |
| The present invention relates to a process for the separation of gluten and starch from wheat flower, wherein in a first step the wheat flour is converted into a dough having a moisture content of less than 50 wt %, based on dry weight of the flour. The dough is in a subsequent step |
| 8137953 |
Lactic acid-producing yeast cells having nonfunctional L- or D-lactate:ferricytochrome C oxidore |
March 20, 2012 |
| Yeast cells having an exogenous lactate dehydrogenase gene ae modified by reducing L- or D-lactate:ferricytochrome c oxidoreductase activity in the cell. This leads to reduced consumption of lactate by the cell and can increase overall lactate yields in a fermentation process. Cells havi |
| 8097448 |
Genetically modified yeast of the species Issatchenkia orientalis and closely relates species, a |
January 17, 2012 |
| Cells of the species Issatchenkia orientalis and closely related yeast species are transformed with a vector to introduce an exogenous lactate dehydrogenase gene. The cells produce lactic acid efficiently and are resistant at low pH, high lactate titer conditions. |
| 7943366 |
Genetically modified yeast species and fermentation processes using genetically modified yeast |
May 17, 2011 |
| Yeast cells are transformed with an exogenous xylose isomerase gene. Additional genetic modifications enhance the ability of the transformed cells to ferment xylose to ethanol or other desired fermentation products. Those modifications', include deletion of non-specific or specific a |
| 7939298 |
Fermentation process using specific oxygen uptake rates as a process control |
May 10, 2011 |
| Specific oxygen uptake (OUR) is used as a process control parameter in fermentation processes. OUR is determined during at least the production phase of a fermentation process, and process parameters are adjusted to maintain the OUR within desired ranges. The invention is particularly |
| 7700332 |
Methods for the synthesis of lactic acid using crabtree-negative yeast transformed with the lact |
April 20, 2010 |
| The invention provides methods and materials related to the production of lactic acid. Specifically, the invention provides methods for producing lactic acid using a crabtree-negative yeast, such as of the Kluyveromyces, Pichia, Candida, Trichosporon and Yamadazmya genera, which have |
| 7534597 |
Methods and materials for the production of L-lactic acid in yeast |
May 19, 2009 |
| Recombinant yeast are provided having, in one aspect, multiple exogenous LDH genes integrated into the genome, while leaving native PDC genes intact. In a second aspect, recombinant yeast are provided having an exogenous LDH gene integrated into its genome at the locus of a native PD |
| 7393646 |
Method, apparatus and system for quantifying the content of genetically modified material in a s |
July 1, 2008 |
| A method including providing an initial test sample including a primary material and a relatively smaller amount of at least one adventitious material; combining the initial test sample with a standard addition of at least one adventitious material to form a final test sample, wherein |
| 7233834 |
Computer-aided modeling and manufacture of products |
June 19, 2007 |
| Disclosed are modeling and process control techniques for manufacturing products. More specifically, computer-aided modeling techniques are described that allow the manufacturer to predict a profile for a multivariate output that is necessary to achieve a target performance property |
| 7179497 |
Coated pelletized shortening |
February 20, 2007 |
| A process and device is provided for coating a formed rod or pellet of shortening with a layer of shortening having a higher melting point to prevent agglomeration of the shortening pellets during storage and transportation. |
| 7168844 |
Method and apparatus for on-site mixing of liquid deicer |
January 30, 2007 |
| An apparatus and method for preparing and dispensing a liquid deicer. The apparatus and method allow deicer ingredients or precursors to be combined in an exothermic reaction to produce a heated deicer at the location where it will be used. In one implementation, potassium hydroxide |
| 7137214 |
Snow removal machine with system for applying a surface treatment material |
November 21, 2006 |
| A snow removal machine including a housing with a forward opening through which snow enters the snow removal machine. At least one rotatable member is positioned and rotatably secured within the housing for engaging and eliminating the snow from within said housing. The snow removal mach |
| 7100760 |
Deicer mixing apparatus and method |
September 5, 2006 |
| An apparatus for applying a liquid coating to a deicer composition, methods of applying a liquid coating to a deicer composition, and solid deicer compositions that have been coated using the apparatus or method of the invention are disclosed. The apparatus includes a screw conveyor |
| 6988083 |
Sales transactions for transfer of agricultural products |
January 17, 2006 |
| A method for transacting exchanges of agricultural products involves observing the price of an agricultural product at observation points over a period of time. In one embodiment, a maximum price is specified. For each of the observation points, the maximum price is selected when the |
| 6950806 |
Sales transactions for transfer of commodities |
September 27, 2005 |
| A method for transacting transfers of commodities involves observing the price of a commodity at several observation points over a period of time. In one embodiment, a maximum price is specified. For each observation point, the maximum price is selected in the event the observed price is |
| 6932996 |
Coated flaked fats |
August 23, 2005 |
| An apparatus and method of preparing solid flakes of fats and emulsifiers having a Solid Content index or a Solids Fat Index which is below the Agglomeration Boundary is provided utilizing a generally flat, cold plate to solidify the fat or emulsifier and a method which allows the ap |
| 6908635 |
Flat plate flaking device |
June 21, 2005 |
| An apparatus and method of preparing solid flakes of fats and emulsifiers is provided utilizing a generally flat, cold plate to solidify the fat or emulsifier. |
| 6863915 |
Aerated flake shortening |
March 8, 2005 |
| An aerated flaked fat product is provided and a process for production of aerated flaked fat products is provided, the process allows the incorporation of gas into the aerated flake fat product and the aerated flake product permits the incorporated of addition air spaces into baked p |
| 6841184 |
Modified oilseed material |
January 11, 2005 |
| A modified oilseed material formed from oilseed-based material is described. The modified oilseed material can be utilized in a variety of nutritional applications, including the preparation of protein supplemented food products such as beverages, processed meats, frozen desserts, co |
| 6830773 |
Protein supplemented processed meat composition |
December 14, 2004 |
| Processed meat products, which include high protein content modified oilseed material, are described. The modified oilseed material typically includes at least 85 wt. % protein (dry solids basis) and has a relatively high average molecular weight, e.g., at least about 40 wt. % of the |
| 6826956 |
Differential pressure level control |
December 7, 2004 |
| A system and method for method for measuring the vertical level of fluid in a container is provided. According to one aspect of the invention, a method for measuring the vertical level of fluid in a container includes moving air downward along the inside of a bubble tube at an angle of a |
| 6777017 |
Protein supplemented cooked dough product |
August 17, 2004 |
| A protein supplemented food product formed from a premix which includes modified oilseed material is described. The premix can be utilized in a variety of nutritional applications, including the preparation of protein supplemented food products such as ready-to-eat cereals and other cere |
| 6759076 |
Continuous process for production of scrambled eggs |
July 6, 2004 |
| The present invention is directed to a process and system for producing scrambled eggs having a homogenous firmness. The process and system maximizes scrambled egg product consistency and minimizes channeling, fouling and equipment wear previously associated with production of scramb |
| 6720020 |
Protein supplemented beverage compositions |
April 13, 2004 |
| Beverage compositions, which include high protein content modified oilseed material, are described. The modified oilseed material typically includes at least 85 wt. % protein (dry solids basis) and has a relatively high average molecular weight, e.g., at least about 40 wt. % of the mater |
| 6716469 |
Protein supplemented frozen dessert compositions |
April 6, 2004 |
| Frozen dessert products, which include high protein content modified oilseed material, are described. The modified oilseed material typically includes at least 85 wt. % protein (dry solids basis) and has a relatively high average molecular weight, e.g., at least about 40 wt. % of the |
| 6648930 |
Products comprising corn oil and corn meal obtained from high oil corn |
November 18, 2003 |
| Corn oil and corn meal obtained from high oil corn are included in useful products. The corn oil is extracted from the high oil corn to form the corn meal. The corn oil generally comprises levels of nutrients not found in commercially available corn oils, since most or all of the corn gr |
| 6645261 |
Triacylglycerol-based alternative to paraffin wax |
November 11, 2003 |
| A triacylglycerol-based wax, which can be used in candle making, is provided. The triacylglycerol-based material is predominantly includes a triacylglycerol stock which has a fatty acid profile has no more than about 25 wt. % fatty acids having less than 18 carbon atoms. In addition, |
| 6623780 |
Aqueous dispersible sterol product |
September 23, 2003 |
| The present invention relates to a water dispersible sterol product that can be used in food and/or dietary supplements. The product of the invention is particularly useful for beverage applications and yields a product with small particle size and favorable organoleptic properties |
| 6610867 |
Corn oil processing and products comprising corn oil and corn meal obtained from corn |
August 26, 2003 |
| Corn oil and corn meal obtained from corn are included in useful products. The corn oil is extracted from the corn to form the corn meal. The corn grain process generally includes the steps of cracking corn grain having a total oil content of from about 3% by weight to about 30% by weigh |
| 6605309 |
Food composition |
August 12, 2003 |
| Food compositions including a triacylglycerol component and a bulking agent are provided. The triacylglycerol component typically forms about 20 to 35 wt. % of the food composition. The triacylglycerol component can be formed by combining a lauric triacylglycerol with a saturated 16/18 |
| 6599556 |
Protein supplemented confectionery compositions |
July 29, 2003 |
| Confectionery products, which include high protein content modified oilseed material, are described. The modified oilseed material typically includes at least 85 wt. % protein (dry solids basis) and has a relatively high average molecular weight, e.g., at least about 40 wt. % of the mate |
| 6524440 |
Starch compositions and methods for use in papermaking |
February 25, 2003 |
| Starch compositions, including cationic crosslinked starches, and methods of using those starches in papermaking are disclosed. In particular, a cationized crosslinked starch and use of the starch in the wet end system of a paper machine is disclosed. The starch compositions of the discl |
| 6503285 |
Triacylglycerol based candle wax |
January 7, 2003 |
| Candles formed from triacylglycerol-based wax are provided. The wax generally has a melting point of about 130 to 145.degree. F. (circa 54 to 63.degree. C.). The wax includes a triacylglycerol component and a polyol partial ester component. Examples of suitable polyol partial esters |
| 6475759 |
Low PH lactic acid fermentation |
November 5, 2002 |
| A process for producing lactic acid which includes incubating acid-tolerant homolactic bacteria in nutrient medium to produce a fermentation broth with high levels of free lactic acid is provided. An isolated acid-tolerant homolactic bacteria capable of producing high levels of free |
| 6361990 |
Method for processing oilseed material |
March 26, 2002 |
| A method for preparing the high protein nutrient from oilseed-based material is provided. The modified oilseed-based material produced by the process can be utilized in a wide variety of applications, including the preparation of fermentation media. The oilseed-based product typically |
| 6326458 |
Continuous process for the manufacture of lactide and lactide polymers |
December 4, 2001 |
| A process for the continuous production of substantially purified lactide and lactide polymers from lactic acid or an ester of lactic acid including the steps of forming crude polylactic acid, preferably in the presence of a catalyst means in the case of the ester of lactic acid, to form |
| 6291409 |
Process for modifying unsaturated triacylglycerol oils; Resulting products and uses thereof |
September 18, 2001 |
| A process for modifying an unsaturated polyol fatty acid ester stock, such as an unsaturated triacylglycerol oil, to enhance its fluidity and/or oxidative stability is provided. The method includes reacting the unsaturated polyol fatty acid ester stock with cyclopropanating agent. Lu |
| 6159715 |
Method for processing oilseed material |
December 12, 2000 |
| A method for preparing the high protein nutrient from oilseed-based material is provided. The modified oilseed-based material produced by the process can be utilized in a wide variety of applications, including the preparation of fermentation media. The oilseed-based product typically |
| 6051539 |
Process for modifying unsaturated triacylglycerol oils resulting products and uses thereof |
April 18, 2000 |
| A process for modifying an unsaturated polyol fatty acid ester stock, such as an unsaturated triacylglycerol oil, to enhance its fluidity and/or oxidative stability is provided. The method includes reacting the unsaturated polyol fatty acid ester stock with cyclopropanating agent. Lu |
| 5668299 |
Seeds, plants and oils with altered fatty acid profiles |
September 16, 1997 |
| Seeds, plants and oils are provided having low FDA saturates; high oleic acid; low linoleic acid; high or low palmitic acid; low stearic acid; and low linoleic acid plus linolenic acid; and advantageous functional or nutritional properties. |
| 5492821 |
Stabilized polyacrylic saccharide protein conjugates |
February 20, 1996 |
| This invention is directed to water soluble protein polymer conjugates which are stabile in hostile environments. The conjugate comprises a protein which is linked to an acrylic polymer at multiple points through saccharide linker groups. |
| 5484881 |
Melt-stable amorphous lactide polymer film and process for manufacturing thereof |
January 16, 1996 |
| An amorphous film comprised of a lactide polymer. The lactide polymer comprises a plurality of poly(lactide) polymer chains, residual lactide in concentration of less than about 2 percent and water in concentration of less than about 2000 parts-per-million. A process for manufacturing an |
| 4624614 |
Method and apparatus for pack cooling flat stock |
November 25, 1986 |
| An apparatus for pack cooling flat stock to be retrofitted to a standard cooling bed. The apparatus includes collecting means having a plurality of stacker arms mounted for movement with respect to the stationary notch bars of the cooling bed between a first, retracted position, in which |
