Starch Or Derivative Patents (Class 106/145.1)
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Patent number: 11118031Abstract: Polysaccharide filaments and fibrous structures containing such polysaccharide filaments and more particularly polysaccharide filaments that exhibit birefringence are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Matthew Gary McKee, Joerg Kleinwaechter, Geoffrey William Reynolds
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Patent number: 10934428Abstract: A composition is provided for producing a 3-D printable material comprised of a marine biodegradable base polymer and a gelling agent in a ratio preselected to achieve a desired rate of degradation of a structure printed from the material. Suitable polymers include polycaprolactone (PCL), polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), or polybutylene succinate (PBS). The gelling agent is typically agar. Faster rates of degradation of the structure are obtained with larger proportions of gelling agent in the composition. The composition may also include biological materials to further promote or control the biodegradation of the structure, and other additives such as nutrients for microorganisms or solidifying agents. 3-D printing of the material occurs at relatively lower temperatures to avoid damage to the biological materials.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Joshua M Kogot, Matthew R Kincer, April Hirsch
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Patent number: 10731267Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate, a zinc coated metallic substrate having a specific gloss as well as an aqueous alkaline plating bath for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate and the use of a zinc plating bath additive in a process for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate and for improving the optical appearance and/or the adhesion of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2015Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Frederic Bauer, Tobias Urban, Rainer Eskuchen, Lukas Maksym, Yvonne Schriefers
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Patent number: 9988503Abstract: A thermoplastic starch composition acquired from compounding a mixture comprising starch-containing agricultural byproducts in 45 to 70% by weight of total composition, the agricultural byproducts having a starch content less than 50% dry weight; thermoplastic synthetic polymer in 25 to 50% by weight of total composition; plasticizer in 1 to 10% by weight of total composition; and coupling agent in 1 to 5% by weight of total composition; the compounding performed at a first temperature which is higher than room temperature.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: TEXCHEM POLYMERS SDN BHDInventor: Meng Yan Pun
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Patent number: 9758714Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to compositions for treating subterranean formations including an aluminum trihalide hexahydrate and methods of using the same. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation including obtaining or providing a composition that includes an aluminum trihalide hexahydrate. The method also includes placing the composition in a subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Ravikant S. Belakshe, Sumit Ramesh Songire, Ramesh Uppuluri
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Patent number: 9650475Abstract: A thermoplastic starch composition acquired from compounding a mixture comprising starch-containing agricultural byproducts in 45 to 70% by weight of total composition, the agricultural byproducts having a starch content less than 50% dry weight; thermoplastic synthetic polymer in 25 to 50% by weight of total composition; plasticizer in 1 to 10% by weight of total composition; and coupling agent in 1 to 5% by weight of total composition; the compounding performed at a first temperature which is higher than room temperature.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2016Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: TEXCHEM POLYMERS SDN BHDInventor: Meng Yan Pun
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Patent number: 9410032Abstract: Provided is a composition for a starch container, comprising: 20 to 60 weight % of an undenatured starch; 5 to 30 weight % of a pulp fiber powder; 0.1 to 2 weight % of a photocatalyst; 0.5 to 5 weight % of a release agent; and 0.01 to 5 weight % of a capsule type blowing agent preparations; and the remainder being a solvent. Also provided is a starch container using the composition. The above-described composition of the present invention may be used not only as a material for a disposable container which has improved blowing property, and which is lightweight and has improved moldability, but also as a material for an eco-friendly starch container having eco-friendly characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2012Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Youl Chon Chemical Co., LTD.Inventors: Heon Moo Kim, Kang Soo Kim
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Patent number: 9403291Abstract: Injection molded articles and methods for making them from bio-based materials are described. More specifically, injection molded articles and methods for making them from bio-based materials that behave like high-molecular-weight thermosets such as lignin or protein-based materials including corn gluten meal, corn gluten feed, distillers dried grains with solubles, wet distillers grains, modified wet distillers grains, canola meal, wheat gluten, barley, cottonseed meal, sunflower meal, linseed meal, soy, rapeseed, sorghum proteins, maize, rice proteins, potato proteins, cassava proteins, sweet potato proteins, yam proteins, plantain proteins, keratin, or collagen are described.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2013Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: GREEN MATERIALS, LLCInventors: Dara L. Woerdeman, Scott Kinney, Marko Koorneef, Ken Bush
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Patent number: 9150761Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive that may include two or more starches or starch derivatives with different molecular weights. In many embodiments, the adhesive includes (1) unmodified or slightly thinned starch, (2) maltodextrin or syrup solid, and (3) a hydroxypropyl starch. In most embodiments, the adhesive includes a plasticizer. The adhesive may be prepared by blending the starch and starch derivatives, and cooking the blended slurry, preferably under acidic conditions. The adhesive may be employed for various purposes including as an adhesive for a multi-wall bag.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Grain Processing CorporationInventors: Richard R. Hitchcock, Eric R. Mehnert
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Publication number: 20150050437Abstract: A starch-based adhesive composition, having a tan ? at 10 Hz and 20° C. of at least 1.40 is provided. The adhesive composition is in particular useful as labelling adhesive. Also provided is a bottle that has a label whereby the label is attached to the bottle by the aforesaid adhesive composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Martin Kozich, Bernhard Seidl, Bart Levecke, Heiko Lipkens
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Publication number: 20140289986Abstract: A cotton bud with a rod-like grip body and with a bud body that is arranged at least at one free end of the grip body. The rod-like grip body is a biologically degradable extrusion body, and includes natural fibres embedded into a material matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: ROWEG HOLDING AGInventors: Beat Hani, Christian Rytka, Guy Petignat
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Patent number: 8696869Abstract: Stable, coating compositions useful for enhancing the dry strength of paper are disclosed. The compositions comprise an aqueous solution of nearly neutral polymer, cationic polymer and starch. Method of using the coating composition to improve the dry strength of paper is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Hercules IncorporatedInventors: Sachin Borkar, Marc C. Putnam
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Publication number: 20130202843Abstract: Articles of manufacture, compositions of matter, and methods are involved with but are not limited to: substantially uniformly mixing components including at least one or more starch based components, one or more gluten based components, one or more fibrous components, one or more starch agents, and water to produce a mixture; forming said mixture into a predefined shape to produce a formed mixture; treating with curing heat treatment to increase linking within the one or more starch based components involving the one or more starch agents to produce a cured, formed mixture; dehydrating said cured, formed mixture to remove a substantial portion of water to produce a dehydrated, cured, formed mixture; and sealing at least portions of external surfaces to produce a sealed, dehydrated, cured, formed mixture. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventor: Shawn M. Agosta
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Patent number: 8382888Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a composition for use in making edible biodegradable containers comprising water, pregelatinized and native starch, a first protein or natural polymeric compound, natural fibers, a wax emulsion, a mold release agent, a flavoring agent, and a coloring agent, wherein the composing consisting essentially of food grade materials.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Biosphere Industries, LLCInventors: David Dellinger, Elie Helou, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120125231Abstract: A coating composition comprising from 5-15% by weight prolamine, from 5 to 15% by weight surfactant and from 70-90% by weight water is provided along with methods of sizing substrates. Particularly preferred are compositions further comprising glyoxal or other crosslinking agents. Also provided are coating compositions comprising from 5 to 30% surfactant by weight with water and an antifoam agent and further comprising a carbohydrate The compositions are optionally applied with additional coating ingredients including carbohydrates including starches as well as binders, minerals and pigments and antifoam agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: PENFORD PRODUCTS CO.Inventors: Flave Markland, John Widen, Nikola A. Nikolic
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Publication number: 20120082846Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a paper surface sizing composition, a paper web coated on one or more sides or surfaces with a paper surface sizing composition, and a method for treating one or more sides of the paper web with a paper surface sizing composition to impart benefits relating to one or more of the following properties: (1) brightness; (2) opacity; (3) paper smoothness; (4) print quality; (5) optionally ink dry time (e.g., for ink jet printing where the sizing composition has option); and (6) optionally minimizing or eliminating edge welding (e.g., for paper webs used in, for example, form printing).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYInventors: JAY CHEN SONG, SEN YANG, LARRY HOLLMAIER, MICHAEL KOENIG, YAOLIANG HONG, KRISHNA M. PAMIDIMUKKALA, MICHAEL RENFRO, BENJAMIN T. LIGUZINSKI
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Patent number: 8129449Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gabmle CompanyInventors: Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Linda Evers Smith, Gregory Charles Gordon, Larry Neil Mackey, John Gerhard Michael, Mark Ryan Richards
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Patent number: 8088843Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2011Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble companyInventors: Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Linda Evers Smith, Gregory Charles Gordon, Larry Neil Mackey, John Gerhard Michael, Mark Ryan Richards
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Patent number: 7989524Abstract: A fiber-reinforced and starch-based composition can be prepared by combining two fractions. The first fraction can include a gelatinized starch, water, and fibers, wherein the fibers are substantially homogenously mixed with the starch in an amount sufficient to structurally reinforce the mechanical characteristics of the starch-based composition. The second fraction is then combined with the first fraction, wherein the second fraction can include non-gelatinized starch, non-volatile plasticizer, and a water-resistant polymer. The composition is mixed so as to form a thermoplastic composition being capable of expanding when rapidly heated to above the boiling point of water and the softening point of the plasticized starch. Additionally, fiber-reinforced articles can be prepared from a method of processing the starch-based compositions. Such a method includes introducing the fiber-reinforced starch-based composition into a mold, and molding the composition into a fiber-reinforced article.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2005Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Gregory M. Glenn, Simon K. Hodson
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Patent number: 7981338Abstract: Biodegradable starch-based extruded products and methods of manufacturing those products are provided. In particular, extruded starch products processed by compression, stretching or compression and stretching provide excellent flexibility, pliability, dimensional stability, resiliency, abrasion resistance and other properties making them attractive for use as packaging materials.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2006Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Amylex CorporationInventors: Hans G. Franke, Donald R. Bittner
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Patent number: 7960453Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2009Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Linda Evers Smith, Gregory Charles Gordon, Larry Neil Mackey, John Gerhard Michael, Mark Ryan Richards
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Patent number: 7947766Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2004Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Linda Evers Smith, Gregory Charles Gordon, Larry Neil Mackey, John Gerhard Michael, Mark Ryan Richards
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Publication number: 20110100256Abstract: The present disclosure relates to protein-starch compositions. The disclosure also relates to processes for preparing the protein-starch compositions. Further, the disclosure relates to uses of the protein-starch compositions in the preparation of adhesives or binders. Further, the disclosure relates to adhesive formulations that include protein-starch containing compositions and to paper products resulting from the processes herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: Cargill, IncorporatedInventors: Kevin R. Anderson, MIchael A. Porter, Jagannadh V. Satyavolu
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Patent number: 7931950Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for biodegradable starch bowl consisting of unmodified starch of 20-60 wt. %, pulp fiber powder of 5-30 wt. %, solvent of 30-60 wt. %, photo catalyst of 0.1-2.0 wt. %, preservative of 0.01-1 wt. % and releasing agent of 0.5-5 wt. %. In the present invention, further disclosed is a biodegradable starch bowl being prepared by heating and pressurizing said composition for biodegradable starch bowl so as to have a desired shape. The composition for a biodegradable starch bowl and the biodegradable starch bowl using the same according to the present invention have improved sterilizing, deodorizing, preservative and releasing properties.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2005Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Youl Chon Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Heon Moo Kim, Sung Hwan Yoon, Yun Mi Bang
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Publication number: 20110045215Abstract: A biodegradable package includes a shaped body formed from a composition that contains: (i) a source of starch; (ii) a strengthening agent; (iii) a binding agent; (iv) a plasticizer; and a moisture-impermeable film covering at least a portion of the shaped body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: L'ORÉALInventors: Balanda Atis, François Pradier, Mohamed Kanji, Evelyn Brereton, Linda Gavin
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Publication number: 20100064927Abstract: A fill material is for use within a closed interior chamber of a gelatin paintball capsule. The fill material includes a starch and a polyethylene glycol and/or an oil. The starch is present in an amount that is substantially more than about 48% by weight of the fill material. Suitable starches may include corn starch, rice starch, potato starch, modified starch, and combinations thereof, among others. The fill material may also include a dye, a surfactant, and/or an additional material, such as, for example, a density agent, an emulsifier, and/or a thickener.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2008Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventor: Aldo PERRONE
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Publication number: 20090169759Abstract: The invention relates to a covering material for biomass and a method for the production thereof, in which at least two components (A) and (B) are mixed and subsequently applied onto the biomass, wherein component (A) comprises an oil of animal or vegetable origin and an alginate and component (B) comprises an aqueous latex dispersion and/or a protein dissolved in water.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Olaf Roeder, Volker Kirchhoff, Rainer Bartel, Wolfgang Schwarz, Edgar Remmele
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Patent number: 7553363Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for use in making a starch-based food or beverage container, the formulation allowing the container to be water resistant for a usable amount of time without the need for coatings or similar. An embodiment of the formulation comprising water, native and pregelatinized starch, an insolubilizing compound, proteins or natural polymeric compounds, fibers, a wax emulsion, and a fiber-sizing agent.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2004Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Biosphere Industries, LLCInventors: David Dellinger, Elie Helou, Jr.
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Patent number: 7264666Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive formulation that comprises a starch-based adhesive dissolved in water. According to the invention the adhesive is made up of a native starch transglycosylation product and the solids content of the adhesive formulation is at least 45% by weight. The invention also relates to a method for preparing such adhesive formulations and to the use of the adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2003Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Valtion teknillinen tutkimuskeskusInventors: Soili Peltonen, Hannu Mikkonen
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Patent number: 7217316Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous coating composition which comprises an alkali oxidised aqueous gelatinised starch/protein mixture, said composition having a viscosity between 1 and 100 centapoise (cps), and a pH from pH 7.5 to pH 9, particularly compositions wherein said alkali oxidised aqueous gelatinised starch/protein mixture comprises a solids content of from 3% w/w to 50% w/w, and processes in the preparation of the same and also processes employing the said composition in the preparation of paper or fiberboard.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: George Weston Foods LimitedInventors: Raymond Bede Neale, Catherine Gail Fryirs
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Patent number: 7135063Abstract: Biodegradable starch-based extruded products and methods of manufacturing those products are provided. In particular, extruded starch products processed by compression, stretching or compression and stretching provide excellent flexibility, pliability, dimensional stability, resiliency, abrasion resistance and other properties making them attractive for use as packaging materials.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2004Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Amylex CorporationInventors: Hans G. Franke, Donald R. Bittner
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Publication number: 20040261659Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous coating composition which comprises an alkali oxidised aqueous gelatinised starch/protein mixture, said composition having a viscosity between 1 and 100 centapoise (cps), and a pH from pH 7.5 to pH 9, particularly compositions wherein said alkali oxidised aqueous gelatinised starch/protein mixture comprises a solids content of from 3% w/w to 50% w/w, and processes in the preparation of the same and also processes employing the said composition in the preparation of paper or fibreboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2004Publication date: December 30, 2004Applicant: GEORGE WESTON FOODS LIMITEDInventors: Raymond Bede Neale, Catherine Gail Fryirs
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Patent number: 6821331Abstract: Disclosed is a hybrid protein-polysaccharide superabsorbent hydrogel. The hydrogel includes two interpenetrating matrices: a first matrix which is an acylated, cross-linked protein matrix, and a second matrix which is an anionic polysaccharidc matrix. The two matrices can be non-cross-linked, or the hydrogel can further include bridging moieties that covalently cross-linking the acylated, cross-linked protein matrix to the anionic polysaccharide matrix.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research FoundationInventor: Srinivasan Damodaran
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Patent number: 6805823Abstract: Biodegradable starch-based extruded products and methods of manufacturing those products are provided. In particular, extruded starch products processed by compression, stretching or compression and stretching provide excellent flexibility, pliability, dimensional stability, resiliency, abrasion resistance and other properties making them attractive for use as packaging materials.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: Amylex CorporationInventors: Hans G. Franke, Donald R. Bittner
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Publication number: 20040200386Abstract: Disclosed is a hybrid protein-polysaccharide superabsorbent hydrogel. The hydrogel includes two interpenetrating matrices: a first matrix which is an acylated, cross-linked protein matrix, and a second matrix which is an anionic polysaccharide matrix. The two matrices can be non-cross-linked, or the hydrogel can further include bridging moieties that covalently cross-linking the acylated, cross-linked protein matrix to the anionic polysaccharide matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Srinivasan Damodaran
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Patent number: 6790270Abstract: A paper sizing and coating composition suitable for use in food packaging that is effective over a range of atmospheric conditions. The composition includes a starch and a water-soluble protein having a bloom strength of at least about 150. The composition can be applied over a paper substrate to improved oil and grease resistance.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2003Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding CorporationInventors: Robert L. Billmers, Viotor L. Mackewicz, Ralph M. Trksak
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Patent number: 6590019Abstract: An water based adhesive useful for bottle labeling applications. The adhesive contains styrene maleic anhydride and rosin, and provides a formulation with alkali sensitivity at moderate temperature together with cold water resistance.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2001Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding CorporationInventors: Cecile Dheret, Patrick J. Hayes, Samantha J. Smith, Sarah L. Bladon, John Harrington, Melissa Sardina
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Publication number: 20030091852Abstract: Improved compositions for coating paper stock, methods of forming such compositions, and methods of coating paper stock with those compositions are provided. The compositions comprise an aqueous dispersion including therein from about 20-45% by weight filler (e.g., a starch such as wheat starch) and from about 6-18% by weight wheat gluten. Preferably, the gluten is initially modified with a reducing agent so that the average molecular weight of the gluten is less than about 1,000 kDa. The compositions have a viscosity of up to about 2000 cP and a solids content of from about 25-57% by weight, thus making them suitable for high speed coating of paper stock. The finished, coated stock may be conventionally printed to achieve high gloss end products. The compositions are preferably water soluble, thereby greatly facilitating repulping of the coated stock.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2002Publication date: May 15, 2003Inventors: Sukh Bassi, Michael D. Cain, Alan M. Hill, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Li Nie
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Patent number: 6517625Abstract: Improved compositions for coating paper stock, methods of forming such compositions, and methods of coating paper stock with those compositions are provided. The compositions comprise an aqueous dispersion including therein from about 20-45% by weight filler (e.g., a starch such as wheat starch) and from about 6-18% by weight wheat gluten. Preferably, the gluten is initially modified with a reducing agent so that the average molecular weight of the gluten is less than about 1,000 kDa. The compositions have a viscosity of up to about 2000 cP and a solids content of from about 25-57% by weight, thus making them suitable for high speed coating of paper stock. The finished, coated stock may be conventionally printed to achieve high gloss end products. The compositions are preferably water soluble, thereby greatly facilitating repulping of the coated stock.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2001Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignees: MGP Ingredients, Inc., Lawrence Paper CompanyInventors: Sukh Bassi, Michael D. Cain, Alan M. Hill, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Li Nie
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Patent number: 6406530Abstract: Thermoplastic mixture based on biopolymers for producing shaped biodegradable articles with improved properties, preparation of the mixture, and also its use. A novel thermoplastic mixture based on biopolymers, in particular on starch, features the presence of lignin and is used for producing shaped biodegradable articles with improved properties, preferably with improved mechanical properties.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2000Date of Patent: June 18, 2002Assignee: Aventis Research & Technologies GmbH & Co KGInventors: Holger Bengs, Gitte Böhm
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Publication number: 20010009132Abstract: A substantially fat impervious coating (KIT number from about 6 and about 16) coating made from an aqueous solution of a hydroxypropyl high amylose pea starch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2001Publication date: July 26, 2001Inventors: Rotraut Albrecht, Silvio Boettcher, Gernod Haerter, Peter Pawlak, Erich Heinrich Schwartze, Heike Zuleg
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Patent number: 6231970Abstract: Thermoplastic starch compositions that include a particulate filler, e.g. an inorganic filler component, and optional fibrous component The compositions include a thermoplastic phase comprising a thermoplastic starch melt that contains, at a minimum, starch blended with an appropriate plasticizing agent under conditions in order for the starch to form a thermoplastic melt. The thermoplastic phase may also include one or more additional thermoplastic polymers and other optional reactants, liquids or cross-linking agents to improve the water-resistance, strength, and/or other mechanical properties of the thermoplastic melt, particularly upon solidification. The inorganic filler component may affect the mechanical properties but will mainly be added to reduce the cost of the thermoplastic starch compositions by displacing a significant portion of the more expensive starch or starch/polymer melt.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2000Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: E. Khashoggi Industries, LLCInventors: Per Just Andersen, Simon K. Hodson
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Patent number: 6228419Abstract: A method of producing high-amylose based starch-emulsifier compositions by heating a high-amylose starch in the presence of an emulsifier to form a complex with unique properties is described. High-amylose starch-emulsifier compositions (e.g., powders, gels, pastes) produced by this method and food products containing the high-amylose starch-emulsifier composition are also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1998Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: Opta Food Ingredients, Inc.Inventors: Chienkuo Ronnie Yuan, Noel G. Rudie
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Patent number: RE46377Abstract: Disclosed are fast-curing, inexpensive corn-gluten resin compositions, methods for making them, methods for forming them into solid articles. In some embodiments, the resin composition includes corn meal gluten and a non-toxic organic acid.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: GREEN MATERIALS, LLCInventors: Dara L. Woerdeman, Odelia Maron
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Patent number: RE46649Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving rheological properties of an aqueous pigment slurry. In the method dispersion agent is added to an aqueous phase of a slurry comprising pigment particles or to the aqueous phase into which the pigment particles are to be added. The dispersion agent comprises styrene acrylate copolymer. The invention also relates to a dispersion agent for a pigment slurry comprising a first component comprising styrene acrylate copolymer and a second component comprising a conventional dispersion agent, such as a straight-chain polyacrylate.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: KEMIRA OYJInventors: Esko Aarni, Perttu Heiska, Kimmo Huhtala