Patents by Inventor Birgit J. Miller

Birgit J. Miller 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).

  • Retorted paste products containing high amylose starch
    Patent number: 4590084
    Abstract: Improved retortable farinaceous-based paste products are provided by the inclusion of an effective amount of a high amylose starch with an amylose content of at least 50% in the paste composition. Paste products including pasta and tortillas which contain the high amylose starch, typically in amounts of about 10 to 40%, are provided with improved cooking tolerance and firmness after retorting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1986
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Birgit J. Miller, Harvey Bell, Eugene Wojcak