Patents Represented by Attorney Lawrence J. Hurst

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  • Process for the production of an improved protein granule suitable for use as a meat extender
    Patent number: 5433969
    Abstract: A process for the production of a a protein granule is described in which a vegetable protein isolate is hydrated to a weight ratio of about 1.5-6 parts of water to 1 part of isolate, at a temperature of about 0.degree. C. to 10.degree. C. The hydrated isolate is then blended and held at the indicated temperature range for a time sufficient to form a gel. The gel is then subdivided into individual granules which have improved meat like characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Assignee: Protein Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew K. McMindes, Stanley H. Richert
  • Symbiotic membrane systems
    Patent number: 4080288
    Abstract: An improved apparatus and process for use in the treatment of organic and inorganic wastes wherein the reactor has a semipermeable membrane positioned between the gas phase and the liquid phase. The semipermeable membrane is selected to control the flow of selected gases and particularly oxygen and nitrogen from the gas phase to the biomass or liquid phase in a ratio greater than 1 part of oxygen to 4 parts of nitrogen. The membrane also controls the flow of carbon dioxide from the liquid phase to the gas phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1978
    Inventor: Daniel Pilson