Patents by Inventor J.B. Weatherspoon

J.B. Weatherspoon 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 producing eggshell powder
    Patent number: 8859010
    Abstract: The invention relates to producing dried eggshell powder in conditions of high temperatures, preferably in first, second and third heating stages to isolate specific components of the eggshell. These components have nutritional and anti-microbial activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Biosynergy, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred K. Suzuki, Pie-Yi Wang, J. B. Weatherspoon, Laurence C. Mead
  • Producing hollow tubular fibers from legume hulls and utilizing such fibers for enhancing flavors and aromas and imparting time-release capabilities for pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals
    Publication number: 20050181105
    Abstract: Tubular fibers are produced from legume hulls such as soybean hulls and combined with food products and/or spices to enhance the flavor and aroma of the food products. The tubular fibers further can be combined with pharmaceuticals and neutraceuticals to establish desired time-release profiles for the pharmaceuticals and neutraceuticals when consumed. The fibers are produced utilizing a method and apparatus that increases the fiber yield and minimizes waste material that needs to be processed prior to be disposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Dwight Triplett, J.B. Weatherspoon, Pie-yi Wang