Patents by Inventor Gerald J. Helmstetter

Gerald J. Helmstetter 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).

  • Gel strength enhancer for gelatin compositions including an oxidized polysaccharide
    Patent number: 4055554
    Abstract: Chemically modified dialdehyde polysaccharides are used as gel strength enhancers for gelatin compositions. These modified polysaccharides are particularly useful as gel strength enhancers for gelatin compositions which have been extended with starch or dextrin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1977
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Corporation
    Inventor: Gerald J. Helmstetter