Patents by Inventor Herbert O. Hultin

Herbert O. Hultin 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).

  • Process for Improving Water Holding Capacity and Tenderness in Cooked Protein Food Products
    Publication number: 20120076917
    Abstract: Processes for processing food products by adjusting the pH of the food product from a first pH to a second pH and then to a third pH, with or without cooking, are provided. Also provided are methods for adjusting the pH of a food product using buffers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Herbert O. Hultin, Marie C. Hultin, Shuming Ke, Yan Huang, Sinan Imer, Patroklos Vareltziz
  • METHODS FOR SEPARATING PROTEINS FROM CONNECTIVE TISSUE
    Publication number: 20110236547
    Abstract: Methods and systems for separating muscle tissue from connective tissue are provided, in which animal tissue containing both muscle tissue and connective tissue is subjected to stress, and muscle proteins are separated from the connective tissue. Slurries of separated myofibrillar protein are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: MPF, INC.
    Inventors: Herbert O. Hultin, Stanley H. Hultin, Christopher Riley
  • Systems and methods for separating proteins from connective tissue
    Patent number: 8021709
    Abstract: Methods and systems for separating muscle tissue from connective tissue are provided, in which animal tissue containing both muscle tissue and connective tissue is subjected to stress, and muscle proteins are separated from the connective tissue. Slurries of separated myofibrillar protein are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: MPF, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert O. Hultin, Stanley H. Hultin, legal representative, Christopher Riley
  • PROCESS FOR IMPROVING WATER HOLDING CAPACITY AND TENDERNESS IN COOKED PROTEIN FOOD PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20100009048
    Abstract: Processes for processing food products by adjusting the pH of the food product from a first pH to a second pH and then to a third pH, with or without cooking, are provided. Also provided are methods for adjusting the pH of a food product using buffers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
    Inventors: Herbert O. Hultin, Shuming Ke, Yan Huang, Sinan Imer, Patroklos Vareltzis
  • High efficiency protein extraction
    Patent number: 7556835
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for isolating edible protein from animal muscle by solubilizing the protein in an alkaline aqueous solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Herbert O. Hultin, Stephen D. Kelleher, Yuming Feng, Mark P. Richards, Hordur Kristinsson, Ingrid Undeland, Shuming Ke
  • Protein composition obtained from a muscle source
    Patent number: 7473764
    Abstract: A process is provided for isolating a protein component of animal muscle tissue by mixing a particulate form of the tissue with an acidic aqueous liquid having a pH below about 3.5 to produce a protein rich solution substantially free of myofibrils and sarcomere tissue structure. The protein rich aqueous solution can be treated to effect protein precipitation, followed by protein recovery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Advanced Protein Technologies, Inc
    Inventors: Herbert O. Hultin, Stephen D. Kelleher
  • Systems and Methods For Separating Proteins From Connective Tissue
    Publication number: 20080214792
    Abstract: Methods and systems for separating muscle tissue from connective tissue are provided, in which animal tissue containing both muscle tissue and connective tissue is subjected to stress, and muscle proteins are separated from the connective tissue. Slurries of separated myofibrillar protein are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: MPF, Inc
    Inventors: Herbert O. Hultin, Christopher Riley
  • Method for selective delivery of lipid-soluble antioxidants into the polar lipid fraction of a food product
    Patent number: 7364763
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of reducing oxidation in foods by selectively adding one or more antioxidants to the polar lipid fraction of a food product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Herbert O. Hultin, Halldor Sigfusson, Marbelly A. Davila Cordido
  • High efficiency protein extraction
    Publication number: 20040067551
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for isolating edible protein from animal muscle by solubilizing the protein in an alkaline aqueous solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Herbert O. Hultin, Stephen D. Kelleher, Yuming Feng, Herbert O. Hultin, Mark P. Richards, Hordur Kristinsson, Ingrid Undeiuland
  • Preservation of muscle protein products
    Publication number: 20040018280
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for preserving muscle tissue, by adding muscle tissue extracts to the muscle tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Herbert O. Hultin, Ingrid Undeland, Mark P. Richards
  • Protein composition and process for isolating a protein composition from a muscle source
    Publication number: 20020183488
    Abstract: A process is provided for isolating a protein component of animal muscle tissue by mixing a particulate form of the tissue with an acidic aqueous liquid having a pH below about 3.5 to produce a protein rich solution substantially free of myofibrils and sarcomere tissue structure. The protein rich aqueous solution can be treated to effect protein precipitation, followed by protein recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Herbert O. Hultin, Stephen D. Kelleher
  • Protein composition and process for isolating a protein composition from a muscle source
    Patent number: 6451975
    Abstract: A process is provided for isolating a protein component of animal muscle tissue by mixing a particulate form of the tissue with an acidic aqueous liquid having a pH below about 3.5 to produce a protein rich solution substantially free of myofibrils and sarcomere tissue structure. The protein rich aqueous solution can be treated to effect protein precipitation, followed by protein recovery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Advanced Protein Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert O. Hultin, Stephen D. Kelleher
  • Process for isolating a protein composition from a muscle source and protein composition
    Patent number: 6288216
    Abstract: A process is provided for isolating a protein component of animal muscle tissue by mixing a particulate form of the tissue with an acidic aqueous liquid having a pH below about 3.5 to produce a protein rich solution. A protein rich aqueous solution is separated from solids and lipids, including membrane lipids. The protein rich aqueous solution can be treated to effect protein precipitation, followed by protein recovery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Advanced Protein Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert O. Hultin, Stephen D. Kelleher
  • High efficiency alkaline protein extraction
    Patent number: 6136959
    Abstract: A process for isolating edible protein from animal muscle by solubilizing the protein in an alkaline aqueous solution is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Herbert O. Hultin, Stephen D. Kelleher
  • Process for isolating a protein composition from a muscle source and protein composition
    Patent number: 6005073
    Abstract: A process is provided for isolating a protein component of animal muscle tissue by mixing a particulate form of the tissue with an acidic aqueous liquid having a pH below about 3.5 to produce a protein rich solution. A protein rich aqueous solution is separated from solids and lipids, including membrane lipids. The protein rich aqueous solution can be treated to effect protein precipitation, followed by protein recovery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Advanced Protein Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert O. Hultin, Stephen D. Kelleher