Patents by Inventor Alan Koechner

Alan Koechner 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).

  • Corn milling and separating device and method
    Patent number: 6409105
    Abstract: A table separator is provided, wherein the table separator comprises a plurality of solid-bottomed trays and a plurality of dimples for facilitating separation of degerminated corn into endosperm and germ fraction, the dimples being aligned in linear juxtaposition on the surface of the trays and having a center portion raised with respect to the perimeter of the dimples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: The Quaker Oats Company
    Inventors: John Griebat, Alan Koechner
  • Corn milling and separating device and method
    Patent number: 6398036
    Abstract: A table separator is provided, wherein the table separator comprises a plurality of solid-bottom trays and a plurality of dimples for facilitating separation of degerminated corn into endosperm and germ fractions, the dimples being aligned in linear juxtaposition on the surface of the trays and having a center portion raised with respect to the perimeter of the dimples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: The Quaker Oats Company
    Inventors: John Griebat, Alan Koechner