Patents by Inventor Albert J. Pollmeier

Albert J. Pollmeier 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).

  • Patent number: 10233472
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a mixture of malto-oligosaccharides. Generally, a dry-milled corn fraction, such as a corn flour from which germ and fiber have been removed, is subjected to hydrolysis, typically catalyzed with acid or an enzyme such as an ?-amylase enzyme, under conditions suitable to form a mixture of malto-oligosaccharides. A gluten fraction is removed and the enzyme is inactivated, such as with heat. The mixture of malto-oligosaccharides then may be recovered from remaining solids and purified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Grain Processing Corporation
    Inventors: Steven L. Ramsden, Zachary J. Halloran, Albert J. Pollmeier, Jeff M. Underwood
  • Patent number: 9808030
    Abstract: A low sodium salt composition and method for manufacture are provided. The composition generally includes salt, such as sodium chloride, and one or more crystallization interrupters. The composition is in the form of amorphous particles, optionally in combination with other ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Grain Processing Corporation
    Inventors: Sarjit Johal, Albert J. Pollmeier
  • Publication number: 20170183699
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a mixture of malto-oligosaccharides. Generally, a dry-milled corn fraction, such as a corn flour from which germ and fiber have been removed, is subjected to hydrolysis, typically catalyzed with acid or an enzyme such as an ?-amylase enzyme, under conditions suitable to form a mixture of malto-oligosaccharides. A gluten fraction is removed and the enzyme is inactivated, such as with heat. The mixture of malto-oligosaccharides then may be recovered from remaining solids and purified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Steven L. Ramsden, Zachary J. Halloran, Albert J. Pollmeier, Jeff M. Underwood
  • Patent number: 9637767
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a mixture of malto-oligosaccharides. Generally, a dry-milled corn fraction, such as a corn flour from which germ and fiber have been removed, is subjected to hydrolysis, typically catalyzed with acid or an enzyme such as an ?-amylase enzyme, under conditions suitable to form a mixture of malto-oligosaccharides. A gluten fraction is removed and the enzyme is inactivated, such as with heat. The mixture of malto-oligosaccharides then may be recovered from remaining solids and purified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Grain Processing Corporation
    Inventors: Steven L. Ramsden, Zachary J. Halloran, Albert J. Pollmeier, Jeff M. Underwood
  • Publication number: 20150353979
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a mixture of malto-oligosaccharides. Generally, a dry-milled corn fraction, such as a corn flour from which germ and fiber have been removed, is subjected to hydrolysis, typically catalyzed with acid or an enzyme such as an ?-amylase enzyme, under conditions suitable to form a mixture of malto-oligosaccharides. A gluten fraction is removed and the enzyme is inactivated, such as with heat. The mixture of malto-oligosaccharides then may be recovered from remaining solids and purified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Steven L. Ramsden, Zachary J. Halloran, Albert J. Pollmeier, Jeff M. Underwood
  • Patent number: 9163269
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a mixture of malto-oligosaccharides. Generally, a dry-milled corn fraction, such as a corn flour from which germ and fiber have been removed, is subjected to hydrolysis, typically catalyzed with acid or an enzyme such as an ?-amylase enzyme, under conditions suitable to form a mixture of malto-oligosaccharides. A gluten fraction is removed and the enzyme is inactivated, such as with heat. The mixture of malto-oligosaccharides then may be recovered from remaining solids and purified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Grain Processing Corporation
    Inventors: Steven L. Ramsden, Zachary J. Halloran, Albert J. Pollmeier, Jeff M. Underwood
  • Publication number: 20140275512
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a mixture of malto-oligosaccharides. Generally, a dry-milled corn fraction, such as a corn flour from which germ and fiber have been removed, is subjected to hydrolysis, typically catalyzed with acid or an enzyme such as an ?-amylase enzyme, under conditions suitable to form a mixture of malto-oligosaccharides. A gluten fraction is removed and the enzyme is inactivated, such as with heat. The mixture of malto-oligosaccharides then may be recovered from remaining solids and purified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Steven L. Ramsden, Zachary J. Halloran, Albert J. Pollmeier, Jeff M. Underwood
  • Patent number: 8658405
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method of hydrolysis of wet fiber and a method for preparing ethanol. Generally, an agricultural plant material, such as corn hulls, distiller's dried grains, or spent germ, is treated to at least partially hydrolyze the fiber. The process may include a maceration step followed by a shearing operation in the presence of steam to yield a treated product, in which, in many embodiments, saccharides will be released and unbound from fibrous portions of the agricultural product. In some embodiments, the process includes macerating the material to provide a slurry having a solids content of at least 10 percent and jet cooking the slurry. A mixture of saccharides prepared in this fashion may be fermented to yield ethanol and/or biochemicals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Grain Processing Corporation
    Inventors: Sarjit Johal, Steven L. Ramsden, Zachary J. Halloran, Albert J. Pollmeier
  • Publication number: 20120207890
    Abstract: A low sodium salt composition and method for manufacture are provided. The composition generally includes salt, such as sodium chloride, and one or more crystallization interrupters. The composition is in the form of amorphous particles, optionally in combination with other ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Sarjit Johal, Albert J. Pollmeier
  • Publication number: 20110201061
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method of hydrolysis of wet fiber and a method for preparing ethanol. Generally, an agricultural plant material, such as corn hulls, distiller's dried grains, or spent germ, is treated to at least partially hydrolyze the fiber. The process may include a maceration step followed by a shearing operation in the presence of steam to yield a treated product, in which, in many embodiments, saccharides will be released and unbound from fibrous portions of the agricultural product. In some embodiments, the process includes macerating the material to provide a slurry having a solids content of at least 10 percent and jet cooking the slurry. A mixture of saccharides prepared in this fashion may be fermented to yield ethanol and/or biochemicals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Sarjit Johal, Steven L. Ramsden, Zachary J. Halloran, Albert J. Pollmeier