Patents by Inventor Erich Nittner

Erich Nittner 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).

  • Polysaccharide agglomerate and method of preparation
    Patent number: 4675312
    Abstract: A polysaccharide agglomerate formed from flour including galactomannans, such as guar and/or carob bean flour and an agglomeration agent, such as animal and/or vegetable products with high water-retention capacity is provided. The polysaccharide agglomerate is readily administered in dry form and rinsed down with liquid. This liquid taken to rinse down the agglomerate and intestinal secretions, independent of pH, cause the agglomerate to swell reaching full viscose volume after three to four hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1987
    Assignee: Wheli Inter AG
    Inventors: Erich Nittner, Jurg W. Hefel