Patents by Inventor Dan R. Burgum

Dan R. Burgum 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).

  • Rapidly hydrating gums
    Patent number: 5273767
    Abstract: Modified, rapidly hydrating xanthan gum and guar gum and a process for preparation of rapidly hydrating xanthan gum and guar gum which comprises irradiating non-irradiated xanthan gum or guar gum with ionizing radiation. Also, a process for sterilizing food products containing xanthan gum or guar gum as a gelling hydrocolloid which comprises irradiating the food product with ionizing radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Dan R. Burgum