Patents by Inventor Edward J. Kot

Edward J. Kot 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).

  • Oral care compositions containing hop acids and method
    Patent number: 5370863
    Abstract: Oral care compositions containing hop acids or their salts are effective in inhibiting Gram positive bacteria which can cause plaque or periodontal disease. A representative composition is a toothpaste containing tetrahydroisohumulone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: Miller Brewing Company
    Inventors: Michael C. Barney, Edward J. Kot, Etzer Chicoye, Janna K. Jilek
  • Culture medium for detection of beer spoilage microorganisms
    Patent number: 4906573
    Abstract: Beer spoilage microorganisms are detected with a culture medium that is advantageous for detecting Lactobacillus spp., Pediococcus spp. and wild yeast, and which allows detection to be carried out in four days. The medium contains tomato juice, peptones, cysteine hydrochloride, sorbitan nonooleate, mono and disaccharides, yeast extract, beef extract, potassium acetate, malic acid, mono and dibasic potassium phosphate, magnesium sulfate, maganese sulfate, sodium chloride, ferrous sulfate, beer, water and agar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Assignee: Miller Brewing Company
    Inventors: Michael C. Barney, Edward J. Kot, Etzer Chicoye
  • Process for brewing beer while enhancing yeast growth
    Patent number: 4840802
    Abstract: A process for enhancing yeast growth during the fermentation of beer which comprises adding to the wort ashed trub. The ashed trub is obtained by heating whole trub until all organic combustibles have been removed or destroyed. The ashed trub contains valuable trace elements, including zinc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1989
    Assignee: Miller Brewing Company
    Inventors: Chris E. Lindberg, Edward J. Kot, Etzer Chicoye