Patents by Inventor Frank Jaskulka

Frank Jaskulka 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 of making whey protein compounds
    Patent number: 7811620
    Abstract: A method of making a powdered whey protein, where the method includes heating a slurry comprising starting whey protein to a temperature of about 140° F. to about 300° F. The heating converts at least a portion of the starting whey protein to denatured whey protein. The method also includes subjecting the slurry to high shear conditions, and drying the slurry to leave the powdered whey protein. Also, a system for producing a powdered whey protein. The system includes a cooker to heat a slurry comprising starting whey protein, and a shear pump to subject the slurry to high shear conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Leprino Foods Company
    Inventors: Richard K. Merrill, Madison V. Blanton, Frank Jaskulka, Mayank Singh
  • Whey protein compounds and methods of making
    Publication number: 20060204643
    Abstract: A method of making a powdered whey protein, where the method includes heating a slurry comprising starting whey protein to a temperature of about 140° F. to about 300° F. The heating converts at least a portion of the starting whey protein to denatured whey protein. The method also includes subjecting the slurry to high shear conditions, and drying the slurry to leave the powdered whey protein. Also, a system for producing a powdered whey protein. The system includes a cooker to heat a slurry comprising starting whey protein, and a shear pump to subject the slurry to high shear conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: Leprino Foods Company
    Inventors: Richard Merrill, Madison Blanton, Frank Jaskulka, Mayank Singh