Patents by Inventor G. M. Gilleland

G. M. Gilleland 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).

  • Highly flexible starch-based films
    Patent number: 6528088
    Abstract: Film-forming compositions are disclosed that can comprise, on a dry solids basis, 25 to 75 percent by weight of certain starch derivatives and 25 to 75% primary external plasticizer. The starch derivatives can be chemically modified starches that range in molecular weight from 100,000 to 2,000,000. The high levels of plasticizer in the films give excellent film flexibility and integrity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: A. E. Staley Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: G. M. Gilleland, J. L. Turner, P. A. Patton, M. D. Harrison
  • Highly flexible starch-based films
    Publication number: 20020142031
    Abstract: Film-forming compositions are disclosed that can comprise, on a dry solids basis, 25 to 75 percent by weight of certain starch derivatives and 25 to 75% primary external plasticizer. The starch derivatives can be chemically modified starches that range in molecular weight from 100,000 to 2,000,000. The high levels of plasticizer in the films give excellent film flexibility and integrity. The films are also resistant to penetration by water, oil and/or grease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: G. M. Gilleland, J. L. Turner, P. A. Patton, M. D. Harrison