Patents by Inventor Allan Main

Allan Main 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).

  • DAIRY PRODUCT AND PROCESS
    Publication number: 20150037460
    Abstract: The invention process provides a novel process of making cheese comprising the production of a coagulum which is caused to disaggregate into small curd particles in an in-line continuous flow process, separation of the curd particles from the whey and subsequent heating and mechanical working of the curd particles into a cheese mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Keith Johnston, Allan Main, Peter Dudley Elston, Peter Aaron Munro, Robert J. Buwalda
  • DAIRY PRODUCT AND PROCESS
    Publication number: 20140106029
    Abstract: The invention process provides a novel process of making cheese comprising the production of a coagulum which is caused to disaggregate into small curd particles in an in-line continuous flow process, separation of the curd particles from the whey and subsequent heating and mechanical working of the curd particles into a cheese mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Fonterra Co-Operative Group Limited
    Inventors: Keith Johnston, Allan Main, Peter Dudley Elston, Peter Aaron Munro, Robert J. Buwalda
  • DAIRY PRODUCT AND PROCESS
    Publication number: 20130344198
    Abstract: The invention process provides a novel process of making cheese comprising the production of a coagulum which is caused to disaggregate into small curd particles in an in-line continuous flow process, separation of the curd particles from the whey and subsequent heating and mechanical working of the curd particles into a cheese mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Fontera Co-Operative Group Limited
    Inventors: Keith Johnston, Allan Main, Peter Dudley Elston, Peter Aaron Munro, Robert J. Buwalda
  • DAIRY PRODUCT AND PROCESS
    Publication number: 20120294979
    Abstract: The invention process provides a novel process of making cheese comprising the production of a coagulum which is caused to disaggregate into small curd particles in an in-line continuous flow process, separation of the curd particles from the whey and subsequent heating and mechanical working of the curd particles into a cheese mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: FONTERRA CO-OPERATIVE GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: Keith Johnston, Allan Main, Peter Dudley Elston, Peter Aaron Munro, Robert J. Buwalda
  • DAIRY PRODUCT AND PROCESS
    Publication number: 20120027887
    Abstract: The invention process provides a novel process of making cheese comprising the production of a coagulum which is caused to disaggregate into small curd particles in an in-line continuous flow process, separation of the curd particles from the whey and subsequent heating and mechanical working of the curd particles into a cheese mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: FONTERRA CO-OPERATIVE GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: Keith Johnston, Allan Main, Peter Dudley Elston, Peter Aaron Munro, Robert J. Buwalda
  • DAIRY PRODUCT AND PROCESS
    Publication number: 20100196533
    Abstract: The invention process provides a novel process of making cheese comprising the production of a coagulum which is caused to disaggregate into small curd particles in an in-line continuous flow process, separation of the curd particles from the whey and subsequent heating and mechanical working of the curd particles into a cheese mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: FONTERRA CO-OPERATIVE GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: Keith Johnston, Allan Main, Peter Dudley Elston, Peter Aaron Munro, Robert J. Buwalda
  • Dairy product and process
    Patent number: 7695745
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel process of making cheese comprising the production of a coagulum which is caused to disaggregate into small curd particles in an in-line continuous flow process, separation of the curd particles from the whey and subsequent heating and mechanical working of the curd particles into a cheese mass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Fonterra Co-Operative Group Limited
    Inventors: Keith Johnston, Allan Main, Peter Dudley Elston, Peter Aaron Munro, Robert J. Buwalda
  • Process for making cheese containing gum
    Patent number: 7604825
    Abstract: A process for making cheese comprising the steps: starting with a mil,m composition that has a milk fat content of more than 0.3%, adding a gum preparation to the milk, adding a starter to the milk to form a cheese milk, coagulating the cheese milk, cutting the coagulum to separate curd and whey, draining whey from the curd, and shaping and cooling the curd. The difference over the prior art is the addition of gum to the milk before the starter is added.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: New Zealand Dairy Board
    Inventors: Keith Johnston, Allan Main, Brian Bennett, David Hughes, Alastair Bruce
  • Dairy product and process
    Publication number: 20050123647
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel process of making cheese comprising the production of a coagulum which is caused to disagregate into small curd particles in an in-line continuous flow process, separation of the curd particles from the whey and subsequent heating and mechanical working of the curd particles into a cheese mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Keith Johnston, Allan Main, Peter Elston, Peter Munro, Robert Buwalda
  • Process for making cheese containing gum
    Publication number: 20040043111
    Abstract: A process for making cheese comprising the steps: starting with a mil,m composition that has a milk fat content of more than 0.3%, adding a gum preparation to the milk, adding a starter to the milk to form a cheese milk, coagulating the cheese milk, cutting the coagulum to separate curd and whey, draining whey from the curd, and shaping and cooling the curd. The difference over the prior art is the addition of gum to the milk before the starter is added.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Keith Johnston, Allan Main, Brian Bennett, David Hughes, Alastair Bruce