Patents by Inventor Isaac R. West

Isaac R. West 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 for removing polychlorinated biphenyl compounds from water
    Patent number: 4726905
    Abstract: A method for removing polychlorinated biphenyl compounds from water is disclosed. The method encompasses the use of a cyclodextrin polymer made by forming a water-insoluble cross-linked cyclodextrin polymer to treat water contaminated with the polychlorinated biphenyl compounds. Both a batch and a continuous method are disclosed. Both methods operate at ambient conditions. Additionally, a method to absorb the polychlorinated biphenyl is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1988
    Assignee: American Maize-Products Company
    Inventors: Robert B. Friedman, Isaac R. West
  • Emulsifying and humectant agent, method of manufacture and baked products containing same
    Patent number: 4575461
    Abstract: An additive for food, especially baked goods, the method of manufacture and the baked goods produced therewith are disclosed. The additive is comprised of about 8 to about 40% by weight fructose, about 45 to about 80% by weight starch hydrolysate with a DE of about 5 to about 36 and about 0.5 to about 20% by weight emulsifying agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1986
    Assignee: American Maize-Products Company
    Inventors: Robert B. Friedman, Isaac R. West, Susan L. Furcsik