Patents Assigned to New Ice Limited
  • Patent number: 7967904
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: New Ice Limited
    Inventors: Joe A. Bowden, Christine C. Johnston
  • Publication number: 20060255507
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: New Ice Limited
    Inventors: Joe Bowden, Christine Johnston
  • Patent number: 7083673
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: New Ice Limited
    Inventors: Joe A. Bowden, Christine C. Johnston
  • Publication number: 20050120915
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Applicant: New Ice Limited
    Inventors: Joe Bowden, Christine Johnston
  • Patent number: 6878199
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: New Ice Limited
    Inventors: Joe A. Bowden, Christine C. Johnston