Patents by Inventor Derek Norwood

Derek Norwood 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).

  • Porcine collagen film
    Publication number: 20060236891
    Abstract: A porcine collagen film is made from an extrudable collagen gel. The porcine collagen is essentially sow collagen. The ratio of collagen to fat is usually above 10:1, for example in the range 25:1 to 50:1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Trevor Morgan, Derek Norwood, Mark Gray
  • Collagen casing
    Publication number: 20050031741
    Abstract: Extruded tubular casing for food-products (such as sausages) is made from an extrudable gel. The gel comprises collagen, fat and a humectant. The collagen content consists essentially of porcine collagen, and the fat content is reduced below that of natural porcine skin or hide. Generally, the ratio of collagen to fat is at least 2.0 to 1 and especially above 10 to 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Trevor Morgan, Derek Norwood, Gordon Martin