Patents by Inventor Flavio Da Silva
Flavio Da Silva 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).
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Patent number: 10080445Abstract: A display rack for the presentation and dispensing of products which have to be protected in a hygienic manner, in particular foodstuffs, to a customer. The display rack has a presentation chamber for storing and visually presenting the products, having a front side which faces a customer, a rear side which is remote from a customer as well as a left-hand side and a right-hand side. The display rack also has a removal chamber having a removal opening for the removal of products from the display rack. A non-return device is provided between the presentation chamber and the removal chamber, and is arranged on the right-hand and/or left-hand side of the presentation chamber. Two panes are arranged one above the other as front covers for the front sides of the presentation chambers to define a pusher opening in a width direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2014Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: LIDL STIFTUNG & CO. KGInventors: Flavio Da Silva, Christoph Hopfenzitz, Alexander Seestaller
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Patent number: 9512382Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) enzymes, nucleic acids encoding them, antibodies that bind specifically to them, and methods for making and using them. Industrial methods and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of non hydratable phospholipids (NHPs) within a lipid matrix. The methods enable migration of NHPs to an oil-water interface thereby allowing the NHPs to be reacted and/or removed from the lipids. In certain embodiments, provided is a method for removing NHPs, hydratable phospholipids, and lecithins from vegetable oils to produce a degummed oil or fat product that can be used for food production and/or non-food applications. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of NHPs followed by enzymatic treatment and removal of various phospholipids and lecithins.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: BUNGE GLOBAL INNOVATION, LLCInventors: Christopher L. G. Dayton, Flavio Da Silva Galhardo, Nelson Barton, Tim Hitchman, Jonathan Lyon, Eileen O'Donoghue, Mark A. Wall
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Publication number: 20160058205Abstract: A display rack (1) for products (P), such as baked goods for example, has at least one removal chamber (4), which is arranged next to the presentation chamber (2), for the products (P), so that the products (P) can be clearly seen in the presentation chamber (2) from a removal chamber (4) which is situated in front of said presentation chamber through a transparent front pane (11) without impairment. The main purpose of the display rack (1) can be further improved by various details.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Applicant: LIDL STIFTUNG & CO. KGInventors: Flavio Da Silva, Christoph Hopfenzitz, Alexander Seestaller
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Patent number: 9045712Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) enzymes, nucleic acids encoding them, antibodies that bind specifically to them, and methods for making and using them. Industrial methods and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of non hydratable phospholipids (NHPs) within a lipid matrix. The methods enable migration of NHPs to an oil-water interface thereby allowing the NHPs to be reacted and/or removed from the lipids. In certain embodiments, provided is a method for removing NHPs, hydratable phospholipids, and lecithins from vegetable oils to produce a degummed oil or fat product that can be used for food production and/or non-food applications. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of NHPs followed by enzymatic treatment and removal of various phospholipids and lecithins.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2010Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: BUNGE GLOBAL INNOVATION, LLCInventors: Christopher L. G. Dayton, Flavio Da Silva Galhardo, Nelson Barton, Tim Hitchman, Jonathan Lyon, Eileen O'Donoghue, Mark A. Wall
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Publication number: 20140371476Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) enzymes, nucleic acids encoding them, antibodies that bind specifically to them, and methods for making and using them. Industrial methods and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of non hydratable phospholipids (NHPs) within a lipid matrix. The methods enable migration of NHPs to an oil-water interface thereby allowing the NHPs to be reacted and/or removed from the lipids. In certain embodiments, provided is a method for removing NHPs, hydratable phospholipids, and lecithins from vegetable oils to produce a degummed oil or fat product that can be used for food production and/or non-food applications. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of NHPs followed by enzymatic treatment and removal of various phospholipids and lecithins.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Christopher L.G. DAYTON, Flavio Da Silva Galhardo, Nelson Barton, Tim Hitchman, Jonathan Lyon, Eileen O'Donoghue, Mark A. Wall
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Patent number: 8460905Abstract: A method for degumming an oil composition comprises the steps of (a) providing an oil composition containing a quantity of phospholipids, (b) contacting said oil composition simultaneously with one or more phospholipase A enzymes and one or more phospholipase C enzymes, under conditions sufficient for the enzymes to react with the phospholipids to create phospholipid reaction products, and (c) separating the phospholipids reaction products from the oil composition, the remaining oil composition after the separation being a degummed oil composition, whereby during step (b) the reaction of said one or more phospholipase A enzymes proceeds at a faster rate than it would in the absence of said one or more phospholipase C enzymes, and wherein the reaction of step (b) continues for a duration of less than about one hour.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2007Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Bunge Oils, Inc.Inventors: Christopher L. G. Dayton, Erin Marie Rosswurm, Flavio da Silva Galhardo
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Publication number: 20130011887Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) enzymes, nucleic acids encoding them, antibodies that bind specifically to them, and methods for making and using them. Industrial methods and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of non hydratable phospholipids (NHPs) within a lipid matrix. The methods enable migration of NHPs to an oil-water interface thereby allowing the NHPs to be reacted and/or removed from the lipids. In certain embodiments, provided is a method for removing NHPs, hydratable phospholipids, and lecithins from vegetable oils to produce a degummed oil or fat product that can be used for food production and/or non-food applications. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of NHPs followed by enzymatic treatment and removal of various phospholipids and lecithins.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2010Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: Christopher L.G. Dayton, Flavio Da Silva Galhardo, Nelson Barton, Tim Hitchman, Jonathan Lyon, Eileen O'Donoghue, Mark A. Wall
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Publication number: 20090069587Abstract: A method for degumming an oil composition comprises the steps of (a) providing an oil composition containing a quantity of phospholipids, (b) contacting said oil composition simultaneously with one or more phospholipase A enzymes and one or more phospholipase C enzymes, under conditions sufficient for the enzymes to react with the phospholipids to create phospholipid reaction products, and (c) separating the phospholipids reaction products from the oil composition, the remaining oil composition after the separation being a degummed oil composition, whereby during step (b) the reaction of said one or more phospholipase A enzymes proceeds at a faster rate than it would in the absence of said one or more phospholipase C enzymes, and wherein the reaction of step (b) continues for a duration of less than about one hour.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Christopher L.G. Dayton, Erini Marie Rosswurm, Flavio da Silva Galhardo
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Patent number: 4846648Abstract: A triple-wall foam coextrusion apparatus in which inner and outer layers of one synthetic resin material are coextruded with an intermediate layer of another synthetic resin material, and wherein the passages for the first material are inclined to the axis along which the second material is extruded around a spider to ensure uniform flow.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1987Date of Patent: July 11, 1989Assignee: American Maplan CorporationInventors: Steven E. Spence, Robert F. Shamet, Flavio Da Silva, Horst Eigruber
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Patent number: 4731002Abstract: A triple-wall foam coextrusion apparatus in which inner and outer layers of one synthetic resin material are coextruded with an intermediate layer of another synthetic resin material, and wherein the passages for the first material are inclined to the axis along which the second material is extruded around a spider to ensure uniform flow.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1986Date of Patent: March 15, 1988Assignee: American Maplan CorporationInventors: Steven E. Spence, Robert F. Shamet, Flavio Da Silva, Horst Eigruber