Patents by Inventor Aziz Awad

Aziz Awad 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).

  • Method of sanitizing a biological tissue
    Publication number: 20050202137
    Abstract: A method for treating biological tissue, particularly meats for human consumption, so as to sanitize the tissue, is described. The method inactivates microorganisms and pathogenic prions (proteins) in the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventor: Aziz Awad
  • Process for reducing sterols in eggs
    Patent number: 5738898
    Abstract: Cyclodextrin, a base and water are mixed with egg yolk to reduce the cholesterol content of the egg yolk. The cholesterol is removed as a complex of cyclodextrin while the base prevents loss of protein from the egg yolk. The amount of base added is sufficient to adjust the pH to between 7.5 and 12.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Board of Trustees operating Michigan State University
    Inventors: Denise M. Smith, Aziz Awad, Christopher Sikorski, Wen Shieh, Allan Hedges