Patents by Inventor Eric R. Mehnert

Eric R. Mehnert 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).

  • Adhesive
    Patent number: 9150761
    Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive that may include two or more starches or starch derivatives with different molecular weights. In many embodiments, the adhesive includes (1) unmodified or slightly thinned starch, (2) maltodextrin or syrup solid, and (3) a hydroxypropyl starch. In most embodiments, the adhesive includes a plasticizer. The adhesive may be prepared by blending the starch and starch derivatives, and cooking the blended slurry, preferably under acidic conditions. The adhesive may be employed for various purposes including as an adhesive for a multi-wall bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Grain Processing Corporation
    Inventors: Richard R. Hitchcock, Eric R. Mehnert
  • Adhesive
    Publication number: 20140311382
    Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive that may include two or more starches or starch derivatives with different molecular weights. In many embodiments, the adhesive includes (1) unmodified or slightly thinned starch, (2) maltodextrin or syrup solid, and (3) a hydroxypropyl starch. In most embodiments, the adhesive includes a plasticizer. The adhesive may be prepared by blending the starch and starch derivatives, and cooking the blended slurry, preferably under acidic conditions. The adhesive may be employed for various purposes including as an adhesive for a multi-wall bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Richard R. Hitchcock, Eric R. Mehnert
  • Adhesive
    Patent number: 8801848
    Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive that may include two or more starches or starch derivatives with different molecular weights. In many embodiments, the adhesive includes (1) unmodified or slightly thinned starch, (2) maltodextrin or syrup solid, and (3) a hydroxypropyl starch. In most embodiments, the adhesive includes a plasticizer. The adhesive may be prepared by blending the starch and starch derivatives, and cooking the blended slurry, preferably under acidic conditions. The adhesive may be employed for various purposes including as an adhesive for a multi-wall bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Grain Processing Corporation
    Inventors: Richard R. Hitchcock, Eric R. Mehnert
  • Adhesive
    Publication number: 20110271871
    Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive that may include two or more starches or starch derivatives with different molecular weights. In many embodiments, the adhesive includes (1) unmodified or slightly thinned starch, (2) maltodextrin or syrup solid, and (3) a hydroxypropyl starch. In most embodiments, the adhesive includes a plasticizer. The adhesive may be prepared by blending the starch and starch derivatives, and cooking the blended slurry, preferably under acidic conditions. The adhesive may be employed for various purposes including as an adhesive for a multi-wall bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: Grain Processing Corporation
    Inventors: Richard R. Hitchcock, Eric R. Mehnert