Patents by Inventor Kathleen M. Carrick

Kathleen M. Carrick 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 decontaminating yeast
    Patent number: 6326185
    Abstract: An improved method for reducing colony forming units bacteria in yeast is disclosed. The method involves contacting the yeast with a hop acid in an amount sufficient to give a final concentration of the hop acid of at least about 40 ppm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: Miller Brewing Company
    Inventors: Michael C. Barney, Kathleen M. Carrick, Alfonso Navarro, David S. Ryder