Patents by Inventor Wayne J. Smalligan

Wayne J. Smalligan 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).

  • Barley malt sterilization
    Patent number: 4140802
    Abstract: A process for sterilizing barley malt by subjecting the barley malt to soaking in an aqueous solution of an organic alcohol containing up to three carbon atoms under ambient temperature conditions, followed by removal of the organic alcohol solution and drying of the treated barley malt at low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1979
    Assignee: Gerber Products Company
    Inventors: Vincent J. Kelly, Paul J. Thompson, Wayne J. Smalligan
  • Preparation of a stabilized precooked baby food formulation thickened with modified tapioca starch
    Patent number: 4013799
    Abstract: A method is disclosed herein where a wet, pre-cooked baby food formulation having a pH below about 4.5, is thickened by including a tapioca starch that has been modified by heating above the gelatinization temperature thereof, but with insufficient moisture to produce gelatinization. Further advantages are obtained by including minor amounts of other grain starches. The formulation exhibits excellent consistency during prolonged storage periods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1972
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1977
    Assignee: Gerber Products Company
    Inventors: Wayne J. Smalligan, Vincent J. Kelly, Estela G. Enad
  • Junior cereal and process
    Patent number: 3956506
    Abstract: A process for preparing a nutritious instant infant cereal having a coarse texture, substantially free of other than specific grain cereals and various desirable food supplements. The process is accomplished by subjecting a protein-rich slurry to heating under elevated pressure and temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1976
    Assignee: Gerber Products Company
    Inventors: Larry L. Cloud, Vincent J. Kelly, Wayne J. Smalligan