Patents by Inventor Erik Hoier

Erik Hoier 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).

  • Method and apparatus for preparing a dairy product
    Patent number: 7018664
    Abstract: A novel method and apparatus are disclosed for the manufacturing of dairy products. Also dairy products prepared by means of the disclosed method are comprised by the invention. The novel method makes use of preactivated cultures and results in a reduction of production time and costs in addition to a less complicated planning of the production work.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Chr. Hansen A/S
    Inventors: Erik Høier, Claus Michael Andersen
  • Dairy starter culture delivery system and use hereof
    Patent number: 6548089
    Abstract: A delivery system for introduction of a starter culture directly into a dairy process line, comprising a sealed enclosure having outlet means for connecting the enclosure to the process line, the sealed enclosure containing the starter culture and/or milk clotting enzyme. The system can be used to introduce a dairy starter culture directly into a closed dairy process line without risk of contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Chr. Hansen A/S
    Inventors: Erik Hoier, Kristian Elsborg, Esben Laulund
  • Method and apparatus for preparing a dairy product
    Publication number: 20030031755
    Abstract: A novel method and apparatus are disclosed for the manufacturing of dairy products. Also dairy products prepared by means of the disclosed method are comprised by the invention. The novel method makes use of preactivated cultures and results in a reduction of production time and costs in addition to a less complicated planning of the production work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Erik Hoier, Claus Michael Andersen
  • Dairy starter culture delivery system and use hereof
    Publication number: 20020054936
    Abstract: A delivery system for introduction of a starter culture directly into a dairy process line, comprising a sealed enclosure having outlet means for connecting the enclosure to the process line, the sealed enclosure containing the starter culture and/or milk clotting enzyme. The system can be used to introduce a dairy starter culture directly into a closed dairy process line without risk of contamination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Applicant: Chr. Hansen A/S
    Inventors: Erik Hoier, Kristan Elsborg, Esben Laulund
  • Dairy starter culture delivery system and method thereof
    Patent number: 6335040
    Abstract: A delivery system for introduction of a starter culture directly into a dairy process line, comprising a sealed enclosure having outlet means for connecting the enclosure to the process line, the sealed enclosure containing the starter culture and/or milk clotting enzyme. The system can be used to introduce a dairy starter culture directly into a closed dairy process line without risk of contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: CHR. Hansen A/S
    Inventors: Erik Hoier, Kristian Elsborg, Esben Laulund