Patents by Inventor James C. Seaton

James C. Seaton 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 enhancing the bitterness of beer
    Patent number: 4839189
    Abstract: A method of enhancing the bitterness of beer by oxidation of .beta.-acids obtained from a carbon dioxide extract of hops and introducing the resulting hulupone, preferably at least partially purified, into the beer. The extract contains also .alpha.-acids which are isomerized, separated from the .beta.-acids, and introduced into the beer. The result is a high yield of bitterness-producing material for use in the brewing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Assignee: Scottish & Newcastle Breweries p/c
    Inventors: Ian S. Forrest, James C. Seaton, Michael Moir
  • Method of enhancing the bitterness of beer
    Patent number: 4717580
    Abstract: A method of enhancing the bitterness of beer by oxidation of .beta.-acids obtained from a carbon dioxide extract of hops and introducing the resulting hulupone, preferably at least partially purified, into the beer. The extract contains also .alpha.-acids which are isomerized, separated from the .beta.-acids, and introduced into the beer. The result is a high yield of bitterness-producing material for use in the brewing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1988
    Assignee: Scottish & Newcastle Breweries plc
    Inventors: Ian S. Forrest, James C. Seaton, Michael Moir