Patents by Inventor John Emile Bernardin

John Emile Bernardin 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 for texturizing proteins
    Patent number: 3993794
    Abstract: A texturized protein is formed by a process wherein a cereal grain protein capable of forming microfibrillar aggregates is first dissolved in water, and the pH of the solution is adjusted to 5.0-6.0. Then, the ionic strength of the solution is adjusted to 0.004-0.010 to aggregate the protein molecules into microfibrils, which are subsequently aligned in a parallel arrangement by application of a unidirectional shear thereto. Finally, an oscillating shear is applied to the aligned microfibrils, causing them to collide and thereby become texturized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: John Emile Bernardin