Patents by Inventor Izumi Mueller

Izumi Mueller 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).

  • Structured protein product
    Patent number: 9907322
    Abstract: The invention provides protein compositions containing structured protein products having protein fibers that are substantially aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: SOLAE LLC
    Inventors: Matthew K. McMindes, Eduardo Godinez, Izumi Mueller, Mac W Orcutt, Patricia A. Altemueller
  • PROTEIN COMPOSITION AND ITS USE IN RESTRUCTURED MEAT AND FOOD PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20140170283
    Abstract: The invention provides protein compositions containing structured protein products having protein fibers that are substantially aligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: SOLAE LLC
    Inventors: MATTHEW K. MCMINDES, EDUARDO GODINEZ, IZUMI MUELLER, MAC W. ORCUTT, PATRICIA A. ALTEMUELLER
  • Protein composition and its use in restructured meat and food products
    Patent number: 8685485
    Abstract: This invention relates to a protein containing composition, comprising; a protein composition, wherein at least about 75 weight % of the protein composition contains at least about 15 weight % of large pieces including protein fibers at least about 4 centimeters long, protein strands at least about 3 centimeters long, and protein chunks at least about 2 centimeters long and wherein at least about 75 weight % of the protein composition has a shear strength of at least about 1400 grams. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the protein composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Solae, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew K. McMindes, Izumi Mueller, Mac W. Orcutt, Patricia A. Altemueller, Eduardo Godinez
  • Protein composition and its use in restructured meat
    Patent number: 8529976
    Abstract: The invention provides protein compositions containing structured protein products having protein fibers that are substantially aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Solae, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew K. McMindes, Eduardo Godinez, Izumi Mueller, Mac W. Orcutt, Patricia A. Altemueller
  • Colored structured protein products
    Patent number: 8293297
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a colored structured protein product with protein fibers that are substantially aligned and the resultant product. Specifically, the plant protein is combined with a colorant and extruded, forming a colored structured protein product with protein fibers that are substantially aligned and the resultant product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Solae, LLC
    Inventors: Mac W. Orcutt, Izumi Mueller, Thomas J. Mertle, Arno Sandoval, Patricia A. Altemueller, Santiago Solorio
  • Protein composition and its use in restructured meat and food products
    Patent number: 7892591
    Abstract: This invention relates to a protein containing composition, comprising; a protein composition, wherein at least about 75 weight % of the protein composition contains at least about 15 weight % of large pieces including protein fibers at least about 4 centimeters long, protein strands at least about 3 centimeters long, and protein chunks at least about 2 centimeters long and wherein at least about 75 weight % of the protein composition has a shear strength of at least about 1400 grams. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the protein composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Solae, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew K. McMindes, Izumi Mueller, Mac W. Orcutt, Patricia A. Altemueller, Eduardo Godinez
  • High protein snack product
    Patent number: 7556836
    Abstract: Snack products and processes for their manufacture are shown. The snack products provide a high concentration of protein, particularly soy protein, while maintaining an acceptable taste and texture. Additionally, there is a significant inhibition of the growth of microorganisms in the high protein snack products due to the high protein snack products having a low water activity. The high protein snack products have a textured soy protein product and a fruit or savory flavor flavoring agent and a semi-chewy or crisp texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Solae, LLC
    Inventors: Izumi Mueller, Mitch Kaestner, Susan D. Shivas, Michael Finfrock
  • Ground Meat and Meat Analog Compositions Having Improved Nutritional Properties
    Publication number: 20080268112
    Abstract: The invention provides ground meat and meat analog compositions having reduced fat and cholesterol. The ground meat compositions comprise a structured plant protein product and optionally meat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: SOLAE, LLC
    Inventors: Terry Rolan, Izumi Mueller, Thomas J. Mertle, Kristen J. Swenson, Colleen Conley, Mac W. Orcutt, Lamont E. Mease
  • Meat Compositions Comprising Colored Structured Protein Products
    Publication number: 20080260913
    Abstract: The invention provides animal meat compositions and simulated animal meat compositions. In particular, the meat compositions comprise colored structured protein products along with other ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: SOLAE, LLC
    Inventors: Mac W. Orcutt, Arno Sandoval, Thomas J. Mertle, Izumi Mueller, Patricia A. Altemueller, John Downey
  • Dried Food Compositions
    Publication number: 20080254168
    Abstract: The invention provides dried food compositions. In particular, the dried food compositions generally contain a structured protein along with other macronutrients and micronutrients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: SOLAE, LLC
    Inventors: Izumi Mueller, Marcus N. Hamilton
  • Colored Structured Protein Products
    Publication number: 20080254199
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a colored structured protein product with protein fibers that are substantially aligned and the resultant product. Specifically, the plant protein is combined with a colorant and extruded, forming a colored structured protein product with protein fibers that are substantially aligned and the resultant product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: SOLAE, LLC
    Inventors: Mac W. Orcutt, Izumi Mueller, Thomas J. Mertle, Arno Sandoval, Patricia A. Altemueller, Santiago Solorio
  • Retorted Fish Compositions and Simulated Fish Compositions Comprising Structured Plant Protein Products
    Publication number: 20080069926
    Abstract: The invention provides retorted fish compositions and retorted simulated fish compositions. In addition, the process of the Invention utilizes coloring systems such that both the retorted fish compositions and retorted simulated fish compositions substantially have the color and texture of retort cooked fish meat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: SOLAE, LLC
    Inventors: Izumi Mueller, Patricia Altemueller, Arno Sandoval
  • Protein composition and its use in restructured meat and food products
    Publication number: 20070269583
    Abstract: This invention relates to a protein containing composition, comprising; a protein composition, wherein at least about 75 weight % of the protein composition contains at least about 15 weight % of large pieces comprised of protein fibers at least about 4 centimeters long, protein strands at least about 3 centimeters long, and protein chunks at least about 2 centimeters long and wherein at least about 75 weight % of the protein composition has a shear strength of at least about 1400 grams. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the protein composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Matthew K. McMindes, Izumi Mueller, Mac W. Orcutt, Patricia A. Altemueller, Eduardo Godinez
  • Protein Composition and Its Use in Restructured Meat
    Publication number: 20070269567
    Abstract: The invention provides protein compositions containing structured protein products having protein fibers that are substantially aligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: Solae, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew McMindes, Eduardo Godinez, Izumi Mueller, Mac Orcutt, Patricia Altemueller
  • High protein snack product
    Publication number: 20060051492
    Abstract: Snack products and processes for their manufacture are disclosed. The snack products provide a high concentration of protein, particularly soy protein, while maintaining an acceptable taste and texture. Additionally, there is a significant inhibition of the growth of microorganisms in the high protein snack products due to the high protein snack products having a low water activity. The high protein snack products comprise a textured soy protein product and a fruit or savory flavor flavoring agent and a semi-chewy or crisp texture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Izumi Mueller, Mitch Kaestner, Susan Shivas, Michael Finfrock