Patents by Inventor James C. Schmidt

James C. Schmidt 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).

  • ENERGY BEVERAGE
    Publication number: 20090074936
    Abstract: A drink that can be of high nutritional value and that provides sustained energy for a longer period of time. Stamina and mental focus can be enhanced without escalating blood sugar. Protein can be included for muscle nutrition. Low glycemic carbohydrates can be provided energy. Amino acids can be included to promote metabolic functions. Antioxidants can be included to enhance cell health. Botanicals can be included to enhance nutritional elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: James C. Schmidt, Thomas Morley, Thomas F. Morse
  • Substituted glycoside compositions
    Patent number: 4968785
    Abstract: A method of preparing a composition comprised of a glycoside having a cationic-substituted glycosyl moiety is provided. A cationic starch derivative is reacted with a monohydric alcohol to form cationic-substituted glycosides. Cationic starch derivatives include the tertiary amino, imino, quaternary ammonium or phosphonium, or tertiary sulfonium starch derivatives. Compounds generally characterized as glycosides having cationic-substituted glycosyl moiety are also claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1990
    Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
    Inventors: Kenneth B. Moser, Larson B. Dunn, James C. Schmidt
  • Process for producing esters of carbohydrate materials
    Patent number: 4501888
    Abstract: This invention describes a process for acetylating (esterifying) starches including dispersing the starch in an organic acid; contacting the starch with an organic acid anhydride; and reacting the components in the presence of a quaternary ammonium halide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1985
    Assignee: A. E. Staley Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: James C. Schmidt
  • Algaecidal composition
    Patent number: 4098602
    Abstract: An algaecidal composition comprising the combination of an ammonium quaternary compound and a copper complex formed by reacting a copper compound with a complexing material, such as an alkanolamine, a tertiary amine, a diamine, ammonium hydroxide, or a polyethylene glycol. The algaecidal composition has extended stability and shelf-life and possess improved algaecidal effectiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1978
    Assignee: Applied Biochemists, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Seymour, James C. Schmidt, Donald A. Bezella