Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Mertle

Thomas J. Mertle 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).

  • Colored structured protein products
    Patent number: 8293297
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a colored structured protein product with protein fibers that are substantially aligned and the resultant product. Specifically, the plant protein is combined with a colorant and extruded, forming a colored structured protein product with protein fibers that are substantially aligned and the resultant product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Solae, LLC
    Inventors: Mac W. Orcutt, Izumi Mueller, Thomas J. Mertle, Arno Sandoval, Patricia A. Altemueller, Santiago Solorio
  • Ground Meat and Meat Analog Compositions Having Improved Nutritional Properties
    Publication number: 20080268112
    Abstract: The invention provides ground meat and meat analog compositions having reduced fat and cholesterol. The ground meat compositions comprise a structured plant protein product and optionally meat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: SOLAE, LLC
    Inventors: Terry Rolan, Izumi Mueller, Thomas J. Mertle, Kristen J. Swenson, Colleen Conley, Mac W. Orcutt, Lamont E. Mease
  • Meat Compositions Comprising Colored Structured Protein Products
    Publication number: 20080260913
    Abstract: The invention provides animal meat compositions and simulated animal meat compositions. In particular, the meat compositions comprise colored structured protein products along with other ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: SOLAE, LLC
    Inventors: Mac W. Orcutt, Arno Sandoval, Thomas J. Mertle, Izumi Mueller, Patricia A. Altemueller, John Downey
  • Colored Structured Protein Products
    Publication number: 20080254199
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a colored structured protein product with protein fibers that are substantially aligned and the resultant product. Specifically, the plant protein is combined with a colorant and extruded, forming a colored structured protein product with protein fibers that are substantially aligned and the resultant product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: SOLAE, LLC
    Inventors: Mac W. Orcutt, Izumi Mueller, Thomas J. Mertle, Arno Sandoval, Patricia A. Altemueller, Santiago Solorio