Patents by Inventor Hans-Peter Bernauer

Hans-Peter Bernauer 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 controlling a process in which the particle size of a material is reduced, a machine for reducing the particle size of a material and a method of calibrating such a machine
    Patent number: 9387479
    Abstract: In a method of controlling a process in which the particle size of a material is reduced by passing the material through a nip between rollers at least one operational figure, such as the motor current, of at least one motor associated with at least one roller is continuously measured and the nip is adjusted by controlling the operational figure so as to match a target operational figure. A machine for reducing the particle size of a material by passing the material through a nip between rollers has a device for measuring at least one operational figure, such as the motor current, of at least one motor associated with at least one roller and a device for adjusting the nip on the basis of the measured operational figure matching a target operational figure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Kraft Foods R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Bernauer, Wolfgang Stankmann, Jurgen Sill, Olaf Balzer, Oliver Mecklenburg, Jorg Merten, Bruno Derijck
  • Modified whey powder and process for producing the same
    Patent number: 8394443
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process by which whey permeates or blends thereof can be converted to a modified whey powder (MWP) having low mineral content, low hygroscopicity, and advantageous organoleptic properties using a combination of ion-exchange demineralization and crystallization. The modified whey powder thus obtained is suitable for dry applications in the production of food products. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a modified whey powder (MWP) obtainable by said process and to products comprising said modified whey powder (MWP), such as confectionery, biscuits, and powdered soft drinks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Kraft Foods R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Omar de Jesus Guerra-Gonzalez, Bernard Rocklage, Hans-Peter Bernauer
  • Device And A Process For Continuously Feeding Chocolate Ingredients As Well As A System And A Process For Producing A Chocolate Mass
    Publication number: 20110183049
    Abstract: A device is provided for continuously feeding chocolate ingredients, such as flakes, to a continuous conche having an adhesion prevention means to prevent adhesion of the ingredients to surfaces of the device exposed to the ingredients. In a process for continuously feeding chocolate ingredients, such as flakes, to a continuous conche, adhesion of the ingredients to surfaces exposed to the ingredients, is continuously prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Stephan Dieter Simbuerger, Gerhard Hecht, Hans-Peter Bernauer, Bernhard Brandstetter, Andre Eichler, Jochen Pfeifer, Anja Schleppe, Martina Karoline Suess
  • Method Of Controlling A Process In Which The Particle Size Of A Material Is Reduced, A Machine For Reducing The Particle Size Of A Material And A Method Of Calibrating Such A Machine
    Publication number: 20090238928
    Abstract: In a method of controlling a process in which the particle size of a material is reduced by passing the material through a nip between rollers at least one operational figure, such as the motor current, of at least one motor associated with at least one roller is continuously measured and the nip is adjusted by controlling the operational figure so as to match a target operational figure. A machine for reducing the particle size of a material by passing the material through a nip between rollers has a device for measuring at least one operational figure, such as the motor current, of at least one motor associated with at least one roller and a device for adjusting the nip on the basis of the measured operational figure matching a target operational figure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Bernauer, Wolfgang Stankmann, Jurgen Sill, Olaf Balzer, Oliver Mecklenburg, Jorg Merten, Bruno Derijck
  • Modified Whey Powder and Process for Producing the Same
    Publication number: 20080193623
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process by which whey permeates or blends thereof can be converted to a modified whey powder (MWP) having low mineral content, low hygroscopicity, and advantageous organoleptic properties using a combination of ion-exchange demineralization and crystallization. The modified whey powder thus obtained is suitable for dry applications in the production of food products. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a modified whey powder (MWP) obtainable by said process and to products comprising said modified whey powder (MWP), such as confectionery, biscuits, and powdered soft drinks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Omar de Jesus Guerra-Gonzalez, Ing Bernard Rocklage, Hans-Peter Bernauer