Patents by Inventor James Thomas Elfstrum

James Thomas Elfstrum 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).

  • Reduced viscosity, low ash modified guar and process for producing same
    Patent number: 6048563
    Abstract: Functionally modified guar products are provided, particularly for food grade applications, which are characterized by reduced viscosity, low ash and high fiber content, and are prepared by a high shear treatment under acid conditions at elevated temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Rhodia Inc.
    Inventors: William Ewing Swartz, Craig Alan Hoppe, James Thomas Elfstrum