Patents by Inventor Larry Benko

Larry Benko 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).

  • White waxy starch dextrins for use in adhesives
    Patent number: 5336328
    Abstract: A white waxy corn starch dextrin produces a paste of excellent color and clarity when compared to waxy corn starch dextrins without the need for bleaching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Assignee: American Maize Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David Mauro, Ronald Kozlowski, Larry Benko
  • Starch jelly candy
    Patent number: 5262191
    Abstract: The starch jelly candy is made with a blend of two starch components, one being an acid converted, high amylose starch having a dry alkaline fluidity of 20 ml to 70 ml and the other being either a thin-boiled common or an oxidized starch. The starch jelly candy made with the two starch components has excellent clarity and no tailings. The acid converted starch is made at a very low pH, high temperature and short reaction time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: American Maize-Products Company
    Inventors: Kumaresh C. Chakraborty, Roxane M. Bishop, Larry Benko, Mary Ann Meschi
  • Method for making branched cyclodextrins and product produced thereby
    Patent number: 5118354
    Abstract: Branched cyclodextrins are made from crystalline cyclodextrin in a fluidized state in an acid environment at a temperature between 110.degree. C. and 170.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1992
    Inventors: Robert Ammeraal, Larry Benko, Ronald Kozlowski