Patents by Inventor Kent K. Lines

Kent K. Lines 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: 4144132
    Abstract: A semi-solid filter cake waste product from potato processing is used as a growth medium for producing single-cell protein. A pre-fermenting yeast, such as Endomycopsis fibuliger, is introduced into the growth medium to produce amylase for breaking down into glucose the starch naturally present in the potato waste medium. A primary fermenting yeast, such as Candida utilis, is introduced to the potato waste medium and uses the glucose for growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1979
    Inventor: Kent K. Lines