Patents by Inventor Sarjit Johal
Sarjit Johal 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: 8557268Abstract: Disclosed are a pest control agent, a method for preparing a pest control agent, and a method for controlling a pest. Generally, the pest control agent is formed by providing a porous starch and an active control agent absorbed within the porous starch, and compressing the porous starch in the presence of heat to form discrete plural particles. Preferably, one or more binders are employed, as are one or more secondary absorbents/fillers. In highly preferred embodiments of the invention, the pest control agent is prepared via pelletizing in a commercial pellet mill. The particles so prepared should be sufficiently durable to withstand bulk transport, such as by rail car or bag shipment. The particles should, however, release the control agent quickly upon contact with water, such that, for instance, the control agent may be released when the pest control agent is introduced to standing water. It is contemplated that the control agent is preferably a mosquito control agent.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Grain Processing CorporationInventors: Kevin H. Schilling, Richard E. Castle, Sarjit Johal, Laura E. Chavez
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Publication number: 20130247408Abstract: Disclosed is a process of stabilizing spent filter material that comprises mixing the filter media with a city media to produce a composition having a moisture content that is sufficiently low to retard microbial growth. The composition comprises spent filter media and a dry material, and preferably comprises diatomaceous earth. Soil is treated by adding the composition as a top dressing, soil amendment, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventor: Sarjit Johal
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Patent number: 8479409Abstract: Disclosed is a process of stabilizing spent filter material that comprises mixing the filter media with a dry media to produce a composition having a moisture content that is sufficiently low to retard microbial growth. The composition comprises spent filter media and a dry material, and preferably comprises diatomaceous earth. Soil is treated by adding the composition as a top dressing, soil amendment, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2006Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Grain Processing CorporationInventor: Sarjit Johal
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Publication number: 20120207890Abstract: A low sodium salt composition and method for manufacture are provided. The composition generally includes salt, such as sodium chloride, and one or more crystallization interrupters. The composition is in the form of amorphous particles, optionally in combination with other ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Sarjit Johal, Albert J. Pollmeier
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Publication number: 20120088012Abstract: The present invention provides a means to concentrate, dry and formulate biomaterials such as polysaccharides, gums and related biopolymers, and microorganisms such as cells, spores, and the like from dilute solutions using spent germ and other oil bearing residues. In addition, the spent germ can serve as a carrier for such biomaterials. The sorbed materials are useful in animal feeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: GRAIN PROCESSING CORPORATIONInventor: Sarjit Johal
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Publication number: 20120022168Abstract: Disclosed are a pest control agent, a method for preparing a pest control agent, and a method for controlling a pest. Generally, the pest control agent is formed by providing a porous starch and an active control agent absorbed within the porous starch, and compressing the porous starch in the presence of heat to form discrete plural particles. Preferably, one or more binders are employed, as are one or more secondary absorbents/fillers. In highly preferred embodiments of the invention, the pest control agent is prepared via pelletizing in a commercial pellet mill. The particles so prepared should be sufficiently durable to withstand bulk transport, such as by rail car or bag shipment. The particles should, however, release the control agent quickly upon contact with water, such that, for instance, the control agent may be released when the pest control agent is introduced to standing water. It is contemplated that the control agent is preferably a mosquito control agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: Grain Processing CorporationInventors: Kevin H. Schilling, Richard E. Castle, Sarjit Johal, Frank W. Barresi, Laura E. Chavez Flores
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Patent number: 8025895Abstract: Disclosed are a pest control agent, a method for preparing a pest control agent, and a method for controlling a pest. Generally, the pest control agent is formed by providing a porous starch and an active control agent absorbed within the porous starch, and compressing the porous starch in the presence of heat to form discrete plural particles. Preferably, one or more binders are employed, as are one or more secondary absorbents/fillers. In highly preferred embodiments of the invention, the pest control agent is prepared via pelletizing in a commercial pellet mill. The particles so prepared should be sufficiently durable to withstand bulk transport, such as by rail car or bag shipment. The particles should, however, release the control agent quickly upon contact with water, such that, for instance, the control agent may be released when the pest control agent is introduced to standing water. It is contemplated that the control agent is preferably a mosquito control agent.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2006Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Grain Processing CorporationInventors: Kevin H. Schilling, Richard E. Castle, Sarjit Johal, Frank W. Barresi, Laura E. Chavez Flores, legal representative
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Publication number: 20110201061Abstract: Disclosed are a method of hydrolysis of wet fiber and a method for preparing ethanol. Generally, an agricultural plant material, such as corn hulls, distiller's dried grains, or spent germ, is treated to at least partially hydrolyze the fiber. The process may include a maceration step followed by a shearing operation in the presence of steam to yield a treated product, in which, in many embodiments, saccharides will be released and unbound from fibrous portions of the agricultural product. In some embodiments, the process includes macerating the material to provide a slurry having a solids content of at least 10 percent and jet cooking the slurry. A mixture of saccharides prepared in this fashion may be fermented to yield ethanol and/or biochemicals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventors: Sarjit Johal, Steven L. Ramsden, Zachary J. Halloran, Albert J. Pollmeier
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Patent number: 7846463Abstract: Disclosed is a pest control composition that includes a pest control agent, such as citronella oil, and a carrier, the carrier comprising a cellulosic fibrous material and a mineral sorbent material. In preferred embodiments to the invention, the composition is in the form of discrete plural compacted particles. Surprisingly, a pest control composition prepared in accordance with the preferred embodiments of the invention is substantially dry to the touch and permits sustained release of the pest control agent. Methods for preparing a pest control agents and method for pest control also are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2006Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Grain Processing CorporationInventor: Sarjit Johal
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Patent number: 7757638Abstract: Disclosed is an animal litter that includes a palm oil residue, possibly in combination with another absorbent material such as whole ground grain, virgin germ, seed meal, spent germ or clay. The palm oil residue may be palm kernel cake, palm oil sludge, or palm pressed fiber. Also disclosed are a method for removing animal waste and a process for preparing an animal litter. The method for removal of animal waste includes allowing an animal to excrete waste into a container that includes a litter, the litter comprising a palm oil residue. The process for preparing an animal litter comprises combining the materials that make up the litter to form the litter.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Grain Processing CorporationInventors: Lin Wang, Sarjit Johal, Thomas A. Wiesner, Thomas L. Small
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Publication number: 20100009028Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the dissociation of cells. Cells are processed under conditions of pH, temperature, and shear to thereby yield a mixture of cell wall ghosts and cytoplasm. Preferably, the cells are jet cooked at an alkaline pH to form an intermediate mixture, and the intermediate mixture is subsequently subjected to mechanical homogenization. Generally, the cells become dissociated, whereby at least one separate cell wall component is substantially separate from the dissociated cell walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: Grain Processing CorporationInventor: Sarjit Johal
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Publication number: 20090269381Abstract: Disclosed are a pest control composition, a method of pest control, and a method for preparing a pest control composition. The pest control composition includes diatomaceous earth, a porous granular starch, and a control agent, the control agent generally being an oleaginous material that is film-forming on a water surface. The pest control composition generally is in the form of discrete plural compacted particles. Upon release, for instance, onto a body of water, the control agent will be released from the pest control composition and will form a film over at least a portion of the body of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: Grain Processing CorporationInventors: Kevin H. Schilling, Frank W. Barresi, Sarjit Johal, Richard E. Castle
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Publication number: 20080268096Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the dissociation of cells. Cells are processed under conditions of pH, temperature, and shear to thereby yield a mixture of cell wall ghosts and cytoplasm. Preferably, the cells are jet cooked at an alkaline pH to form an intermediate mixture, and the intermediate mixture is subsequently jet cooked. Generally, the cells become dissociated, whereby at least one separate cell wall component is substantially separate from the dissociated cell walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: Grain Processing CorporationInventor: Sarjit Johal
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Publication number: 20080223302Abstract: Disclosed are an animal litter, a process for preparing the animal litter, and a method for removal of animal waste. The method for removal of animal waste comprises providing a copra residue, such as copra cake or copra oil cake, allowing an animal to excrete waste into the litter, and removing at least a portion of the soiled litter. An animal litter in accordance with the disclosed teachings includes a copra residue in combination with one or more absorbent materials, such as clay, whole ground grain, spent grain germ, or any other absorbent material. The process for preparing the animal litter comprises blending copra residue with one or more absorbent materials. The animal litters disclosed herein may include other ingredients, such as additional absorbent materials, preservatives, and so forth.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Grain Processing CorporationInventors: Lin Wang, Sarjit Johal, Thomas A. Wiesner
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Patent number: 7425439Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the dissociation of cells. Cells are processed under conditions of pH, temperature, and shear to thereby yield a mixture of cell wall ghosts and cytoplasm. Preferably, the cells are jet cooked at an alkaline pH to form an intermediate mixture, and the intermediate mixture is subsequently jet cooked. Generally, the cells become dissociated, whereby at least one separate cell wall component is substantially separate from the dissociated cell walls.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2004Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: Grain Processing CorporationInventor: Sarjit Johal
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Publication number: 20070277739Abstract: Disclosed is an animal litter that includes a palm oil residue, possibly in combination with another absorbent material such as whole ground grain, virgin germ, seed meal, spent germ or clay. The palm oil residue may be palm kernel cake, palm oil sludge, or palm pressed fiber. Also disclosed are a method for removing animal waste and a process for preparing an animal litter. The method for removal of animal waste includes allowing an animal to excrete waste into a container that includes a litter, the litter comprising a palm oil residue. The process for preparing an animal litter comprises combining the materials that make up the litter to form the litter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: December 6, 2007Applicant: Grain Processing CorporationInventors: Lin Wang, Sarjit Johal, Thomas A. Wiesner, Thomas L. Small
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Publication number: 20060254077Abstract: Disclosed is a process of stabilizing spent filter material that comprises mixing the filter media with a dry media to produce a composition having a moisture content that is sufficiently low to retard microbial growth. The composition comprises spent filter media and a dry material, and preferably comprises diatomaceous earth. Soil is treated by adding the composition as a top dressing, soil amendment, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Applicant: Grain ProcessingInventor: Sarjit Johal
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Publication number: 20060257443Abstract: Disclosed is a pest control composition that includes a pest control agent, such as citronella oil, and a carrier, the carrier comprising a cellulosic fibrous material and a mineral sorbent material. In preferred embodiments to the invention, the composition is in the form of discrete plural compacted particles. Surprisingly, a pest control composition prepared in accordance with the preferred embodiments of the invention is substantially dry to the touch and permits sustained release of the pest control agent. Methods for preparing a pest control agents and method for pest control also are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Applicant: Grain Processing CorporationInventor: Sarjit Johal
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Publication number: 20060029577Abstract: The present invention provides a means to concentrate, dry and formulate biomaterials such as polysaccharides, gums and related biopolymers, and microorganisms such as cells, spores, and the like from dilute solutions using spent germ and other oil bearing residues. In addition, the spent germ can serve as a carrier for such biomaterials. The sorbed materials are useful in animal feeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2005Publication date: February 9, 2006Applicant: Grain Processing CorporationInventor: Sarjit Johal
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Publication number: 20050100881Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the dissociation of cells. Cells are processed under conditions of pH, temperature, and shear to thereby yield a mixture of cell wall ghosts and cytoplasm. Preferably, the cells are jet cooked at an alkaline pH to form an intermediate mixture, and the intermediate mixture is subsequently jet cooked. Generally, the cells become dissociated, whereby at least one separate cell wall component is substantially separate from the dissociated cell walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2004Publication date: May 12, 2005Applicant: Grain Processing CorporationInventor: Sarjit Johal