Patents by Inventor Afaf G. Makarious

Afaf G. Makarious 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).

  • Encapsulation of oxygen sensitive agents with soy protein or casein and a modified starch
    Patent number: 8110221
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a mixture of modified starch and protein for encapsulating oxygen sensitive agents, wherein the modified starch is a starch derivative containing a hydrophobic group or both a hydrophobic and a hydrophilic group which has been further enzymatically hydrolyzed by an exo-enzyme. The encapsulated materials have a high level of active agent and retention and provide excellent oxidation resistance. Further, the encapsulated materials are useful in a variety of products, including food products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Brunob II B.V.
    Inventors: Paolo C. Trubiano, Afaf G. Makarious