Patents by Inventor Joe A. Bowden

Joe A. Bowden 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).

  • BIOFOAM COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCTION OF BIODEGRADABLE OR COMPOSTABLE PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20110227254
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved compositions and methods that can be utilized to produce biofoams. Biodegradable articles made from such biofoams are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Monika Reck-Glenn, Joe A. Bowden
  • Biodegradable or compostable containers
    Patent number: 7967904
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: New Ice Limited
    Inventors: Joe A. Bowden, Christine C. Johnston
  • Biodegradable or compostable containers
    Publication number: 20090258172
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Joe A. Bowden, Christine C. Johnston
  • Processes for filming biodegradable or compostable containers
    Publication number: 20070148384
    Abstract: This present invention relates to methods for filming biodegradable or compostable containers, and as well as the containers formed by such methods. In particular, the invention relates to methods for filming biodegradable or compostable containers that can hold hot beverages and foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Joe Bowden, Christine Johnston
  • Biodegradable or compostable containers
    Publication number: 20060255507
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: New Ice Limited
    Inventors: Joe Bowden, Christine Johnston
  • Biodegradable or compostable containers
    Patent number: 7083673
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: New Ice Limited
    Inventors: Joe A. Bowden, Christine C. Johnston
  • Biodegradable or compostable containers
    Publication number: 20050120915
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Applicant: New Ice Limited
    Inventors: Joe Bowden, Christine Johnston
  • Biodegradable or compostable containers
    Patent number: 6878199
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: New Ice Limited
    Inventors: Joe A. Bowden, Christine C. Johnston
  • Biodegradable or compostable containers
    Publication number: 20030216492
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Joe A. Bowden, Christine C. Johnston