Patents by Inventor Richard K. Merrill

Richard K. Merrill 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).

  • NON-FAT DRY MILK PRODUCTION PROCESSES FOR CHEESEMAKING
    Publication number: 20090117228
    Abstract: Methods of making a powdered dairy composition are disclosed. The methods may include the steps of adding a sequestrant for calcium and rennet to a milk composition to make treated milk, and forming the treated milk into a milk powder. Powdered non-fat dry milk products are also disclosed. The products may include one or more milk proteins that have been enzymatically altered by chymosin, where the chymosin altered proteins are not coagulated. The products may also include one or more sequestants to bind calcium ions in the powdered product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: Leprino Foods Company
    Inventor: Richard K. Merrill