Patents by Inventor John A. Lucey

John A. Lucey 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).

  • Patent number: 11779040
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions and methods for producing protein-polysaccharide conjugates in aqueous solutions. Also provided are methods for limiting the Maillard reaction to the very initial stage, the formation of the Schiff base. Provided are methods to obtain a simple product of Schiff base with white color, and compositions obtained using the methods of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: John A. Lucey, Dani Zhu, Srinivasan Damodaran
  • Publication number: 20200352205
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions and methods for producing protein-polysaccharide conjugates in aqueous solutions. Also provided are methods for limiting the Maillard reaction to the very initial stage, the formation of the Schiff base. Provided are methods to obtain a simple product of Schiff base with white color, and compositions obtained using the methods of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: John A. Lucey, Dani Zhu, Srinivasan Damodaran
  • Patent number: 10765135
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions and methods for producing protein-polysaccharide conjugates in aqueous solutions. Also provided are methods for limiting the Maillard reaction to the very initial stage, the formation of the Schiff base. Provided are methods to obtain a simple product of Schiff base with white color, and compositions obtained using the methods of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: John A. Lucey, Dani Zhu, Srinivasan Damodaran
  • Publication number: 20170099850
    Abstract: Novel methods for producing whey protein concentrates with favorable properties are provided. The methods include using chitosan selective precipitation whey pre-treatment, and microfiltration using polymeric membranes. The products obtained using these methods include WPC80 with low fat content, high clarity, low browning potential during storage, and having low levels of volatiles. Compositions and foaming agents obtained using the methods of the present invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: John A Lucey, Iswandi Jarto, Karen E. Smith, Srinivasan Damodaran
  • Publication number: 20170049141
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions and methods for producing protein-polysaccharide conjugates in aqueous solutions. Also provided are methods for limiting the Maillard reaction to the very initial stage, the formation of the Schiff base. Provided are methods to obtain a simple product of Schiff base with white color, and compositions obtained using the methods of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: John A. Lucey, Dani Zhu, Srinivasan Damodaran
  • Patent number: 9560861
    Abstract: Novel methods for producing whey protein concentrates with favorable properties are provided. The methods include using chitosan selective precipitation whey pre-treatment, and microfiltration using polymeric membranes. The products obtained using these methods include WPC80 with low fat content, high clarity, low browning potential during storage, and having low levels of volatiles. Compositions and foaming agents obtained using the methods of the present invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: John A. Lucey, Iswandi Jarto, Karen E. Smith, Srinivasan Damodaran
  • Patent number: 8623435
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for preparing cheese with low fat content and with improved texture, color and baking properties. The compositions and methods of the invention include acidification of the cheese base and the addition of glycerides to manufacture processed or heated curd cheese with improved properties such as texture, stickiness, color and baking properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: John A. Lucey, Ciara A. Brickley, Selvarani Govindasamy-Lucey, Mark E. Johnson, John A. Jaeggi, Eileen Merlini Salim
  • Publication number: 20100028525
    Abstract: Novel methods for producing whey protein concentrates with favorable properties are provided. The methods include using chitosan selective precipitation whey pre-treatment, and microfiltration using polymeric membranes. The products obtained using these methods include WPC80 with low fat content, high clarity, low browning potential during storage, and having low levels of volatiles. Compositions and foaming agents obtained using the methods of the present invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: John A. Lucey, Iswandi Jarto, Karen E. Smith, Srinivasan Damodaran
  • Publication number: 20090311407
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions and methods for producing protein-polysaccharide conjugates in aqueous solutions. Also provided are methods for limiting the Maillard reaction to the very initial stage, the formation of the Schiff base. Provided are methods to obtain a simple product of Schiff base with white color, and compositions obtained using the methods of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: John A. Lucey, Dan Zhu, Srinivasan Damodaran
  • Publication number: 20090068311
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for preparing cheese with low fat content and with improved texture, color and baking properties. The compositions and methods of the invention include acidification of the cheese base and the addition of glycerides to manufacture processed or heated curd cheese with improved properties such as texture, stickiness, color and baking properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: John A. Lucey, Ciara A. Brickley, Selvarani Govindasamy-Lucey, Mark E. Johnson, John A. Jaeggi, Eileen Merlini Salim
  • Publication number: 20070104847
    Abstract: A method is provided for obtaining ?-casein from skim milk. Purification of ?-casein from milk is achieved through a process of microfiltration using cross-flow polymeric microfiltration membranes. Cooling of the milk prior to microfiltration results in improved separation of ?-casein from the other milk serum proteins. Further filtration and demineralization of the microfiltered permeate results in enrichment of the fraction containing soluble ?-casein. An integrated scheme that allows a dairy plant to continuously separate and purify ?-casein is provided. Also provided is a method for obtaining cheese with improved meltability and reduced bitterness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: James O'Mahony, Karen Smith, John Lucey
  • Publication number: 20060096989
    Abstract: A container having an external gutter located below a primary wiping surface or edge. Drips from the wiping surface to the exterior of the container accumulate in the gutter and drain back into the container through drain notches at the bottom of the gutter. A liner having the same basic configuration as the paint bucket can be used to cover all portions of the paint bucket thereby to minimize any need to clean the paint bucket. The liner can be disposable. A cover can seal the paint bucket with or without a liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Inventor: John Lucey
  • Patent number: 6609629
    Abstract: A container having an external gutter located below a primary wiping surface or edge. Drips from the wiping surface to the exterior of the container accumulate in the gutter and drain back into the container through drain holes at the bottom of the gutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventor: John Lucey
  • Publication number: 20020139807
    Abstract: A container having an external gutter located below a primary wiping surface or edge. Drips from the wiping surface to the exterior of the container accumulate in the gutter and drain back into the container through drain holes at the bottom of the gutter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: John Lucey