Patents by Inventor Douglas L. Willrett

Douglas L. Willrett 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 manufacturing cheese
    Patent number: 4919942
    Abstract: The use of a high solids content medium for preparing cheese starter cultures is effective in conditioning the bacteria to enhance their ability to produce cheese from a high solids base. The ingredients of the medium include carbohydrates which are not fermentable by the bacteria, as well as milk protein sources and conventional nutrients. The medium prior to addition of the bacterial starter cultures has a minimum total solids content of about 30%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1990
    Assignee: Nordica International, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas L. Willrett, Michael Comotto
  • Bulk starter medium
    Patent number: 4851347
    Abstract: The use of a high solids content medium for preparing cheese starter cultures is effective in conditioning the bacteria to enhance their ability to produce cheese from a high solids base. The ingredients of the medium include carbohydrates which are not fermentable by the bacteria, as well as milk protein sources and conventional nutrients. The medium prior to addition of the bacterial starter cultures has a minimum total solids content of about 30%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Assignee: Nordica International, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas L. Willrett, Michael Comotto