Patents by Inventor Jafar Al-Hakkak

Jafar Al-Hakkak 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).

  • Publication number: 20160185879
    Abstract: The invention relates to a modified starch product produced by cross-linking and carboxyalkylating starch. The modified starch is soluble in cold water and forms a clear viscous gel when hydrated. The gel has many applications including as an additive for use the drilling industry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Jafar AL-HAKKAK, Fadia AL-HAKKAK, Nigel LARSEN
  • Patent number: 7001469
    Abstract: A process of producing starch from plant material is provided which involves adding extraneous protein to the plant material. This produces a network of protein. The starch is isolated from the protein network/plant material mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: New Zealand Institute for Crop & Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Jafar Al-Hakkak
  • Publication number: 20040076738
    Abstract: A process of producing starch from plant material is provided which involves adding extraneous protein to the plant material. This produces a network of protein. The starch is isolated from the protein network/plant material mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Jafar Al-Hakkak