Patents by Inventor Michael G. Thatcher

Michael G. Thatcher 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).

  • Resistant starch prepared by isoamylase debranching of low amylose starch
    Patent number: 7081261
    Abstract: This patent pertains to a resistant starch prepared by fully debranching a low amylose starch using isoamylase. Such resistant starch is useful in edible products, including nutritional supplements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Yong-Cheng Shi, Xiaoyuan Cui, Anne M. Birkett, Michael G. Thatcher
  • Slowly digestible starch product
    Patent number: 6929817
    Abstract: This patent pertains to a slowly digestible starch prepared by debranching amylose-containing starches, particularly by pullulanase or isoamylase. Such slowly digestible starches are useful in edible products, including nutritional supplements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: National Starch & Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Yong-Cheng Shi, Xiaoyuan Cui, Anne M. Birkett, Michael G. Thatcher
  • Slowly digestible starch product
    Patent number: 6890571
    Abstract: This patent pertains to a slowly digestible starch prepared by debranching low amylose starches, particularly by isoamylase. Such slowly digestible starches are useful in edible products, including nutritional supplements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Yong-Cheng Shi, Xiaoyuan Cui, Anne M. Birkett, Michael G. Thatcher
  • Slowly digestible starch product
    Publication number: 20030219520
    Abstract: This patent pertains to a slowly digestible starch prepared by debranching low amylose starches, particularly by isoamylase. Such slowly digestible starches are useful in edible products, including nutritional supplements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Yong-Cheng Shi, Xiaoyuan Cui, Anne M. Birkett, Michael G. Thatcher
  • Resistant starch prepared by isoamylase debranching of low amylose starch
    Publication number: 20030215561
    Abstract: This patent pertains to a resistant starch prepared by fully debranching a low amylose starch using isoamylase. Such resistant starch is useful in edible products, including nutritional supplements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Yong-Cheng Shi, Xiaoyuan Cui, Anne M. Birkett, Michael G. Thatcher
  • Slowly digestible starch product
    Publication number: 20030215562
    Abstract: This patent pertains to a slowly digestible starch prepared by debranching amylose-containing starches, particularly by pullulanase or isoamylase. Such slowly digestible starches are useful in edible products, including nutritional supplements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Yong-Cheng Shi, Xiaoyuan Cui, Anne M. Birkett, Michael G. Thatcher