Patents by Inventor Lianfu Zhao

Lianfu Zhao 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).

  • Mineral-bound starch compositions and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 8753705
    Abstract: Mineral-bound starch products are provided for enhanced absorption of nutrient minerals. The mineral-bound starch products are prepared by binding biologically active minerals to phosphorylated cross-linked starch. The mineral-bound starch products are stable against heating in hot water followed by washing processes, but able to release bound minerals after digestion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: MGPI Processing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyungsoo Woo, Sukh D. Bassi, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Girish M. Ganjyal, Lianfu Zhao
  • RESISTANT STARCH-HYDROCOLLOID BLENDS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20100034946
    Abstract: Interacted starch products made up of resistant starch and hydrocolloid are provided which exhibit at least about 20% resistance to ?-amylase digestion. The products are prepared by mixing together quantities of resistant starch and hydrocolloid in water with mixing and optional heating, followed by drying. Foods containing the interacted starch products are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: MGP INGREDIENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Kyungsoo Woo, Sukh Bassi, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Lianfu Zhao, Ying Zheng, Li Nie, Michael Parker, Shishir Ranjan, Jennifer Gaul, Christopher T. Dohl, Gregory J. Stempien
  • RESISTANT STARCH-HYDROCOLLOID BLENDS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20080233260
    Abstract: Interacted starch products made up of resistant starch and hydrocolloid are provided which exhibit at least about 20% resistance to ?-amylase digestion. The products are prepared by mixing together quantities of resistant starch and hydrocolloid in water with mixing and optional heating, followed by drying. Foods containing the interacted starch products are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: MGP Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyungsoo Woo, Sukh Bassi, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Lianfu Zhao, Ying Hong Zheng, Li Nie, Michael Parker, Shishir Ranjan, Jennifer Gaul, Christopher T. Dohl, Gregory J. Stempien
  • Reversibly swellable granular starch-lipid composites and methods of making the same
    Publication number: 20060286251
    Abstract: Starch-lipid composites are prepared by heat treatment of thermally stable granular starch with lipids under controlled conditions. The granular starch-lipid composites display unique properties including excellent cold and hot water swelling characteristics and the formation of stable emulsions. The products are useful as dispersing agents, thickening agents, fat substitutes and carriers for lipid-soluble active ingredients in foods, personal care and pharmaceutical applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Kyungsoo Woo, Sukh Bassi, Clodualdo Maningat, Lianfu Zhao, Ramaswamy Mani
  • Mineral-bound starch compositions and methods of making the same
    Publication number: 20060286285
    Abstract: Mineral-bound starch products are provided for enhanced absorption of nutrient minerals. The mineral-bound starch products are prepared by binding biologically active minerals to phosphorylated cross-linked starch. The mineral-bound starch products are stable against heating in hot water followed by washing processes, but able to release bound minerals after digestion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Kyungsoo Woo, Sukh Bassi, Clodualdo Maningat, Girish Ganjyal, Lianfu Zhao
  • Pregelatinized chemically modified resistant starch products and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20060188631
    Abstract: Pregelatinized forms of chemically modified resistant starches are provided which have a high degree of resistance to ?-amylase digestion, fat-like texture and outstanding freeze-thaw stability. The starch products are formed as distarch phosphodiesters that undergo melting of the crystalline phase by heating above their gelatinization temperature. The products maintain a granular morphology that produces a smooth texture. The pregelatinized resistant starches may be used in various food products, where they lend high dietary fiber, low fat and/or low calorie characteristics to the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Kyungsoo Woo, Sukh Bassi, Clodualdo Maningat, Lianfu Zhao, Edward Trompeter, George Kelley, Shishir Ranjan, Jennifer Gaul, Christopher Dohl, Glenn DeMeritt, Gregory Stempien, Kevin Krehbiel