Patents by Inventor Loren S. Ward

Loren S. Ward 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).

  • AGGLOMERATED PROTEIN PRODUCTS AND METHOD FOR MAKING
    Publication number: 20230200423
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing agglomerated proteins, agglomerated protein powders, and instantized protein powders using at least one protein binder to form agglomerates of at least one target protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Niels J. Palmer, Brent L. Petersen, Loren S. Ward
  • METHOD FOR DEFATTING WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE AND PRODUCING WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE
    Publication number: 20230127964
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for extracting fat from whey protein concentrate. The method also extracts lactose from whey protein concentrate. Whey protein isolate can be produced from whey protein concentrate, high-fat whey protein concentrate, or both, using the method of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Stephen J. Adolphson, Loren S. Ward
  • Shelf-Stable High-Protein Yogurt Products
    Publication number: 20230014051
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making shelf-stable yogurt products of viscosities from about 50 centipoise to about 20,000 centipoise, the yogurt products having a total protein content of at least about 12 percent, at least about 75% of the whey protein in the product being undenatured. Also disclosed are products made by the method, such as shelf-stable yogurt drinks comprising at least about 12 percent total protein, wherein at least about 75% of the whey protein is in the undenatured state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Earl Christiansen, Loren S. Ward
  • High-Protein Yogurt Products and Methods
    Publication number: 20220346396
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making yogurt products of viscosities from about 50 centipoise to about 200,000 centipoise, the yogurt products having a total protein content of at least about 12 percent, the whey protein in the product being primarily in the undenatured state (at least about 75% undenatured). Also disclosed are products made by the method, such as yogurt drinks comprising at least about 12 percent total protein, wherein at least about 75% of the whey protein is in the undenatured state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Earl Christiansen, Loren S. Ward
  • Multi-Purpose Ingredient for Bakery and Other Products
    Publication number: 20220248730
    Abstract: Disclosed are multi-functional compositions for use as egg replacers, or egg substitutes, as well as binders, coatings, washes, emulsifiers, and fat replacers. These compositions are especially useful in bakery products, where they provide exceptional results when used as egg substitutes, while adding valuable nutrients to the products into which they are incorporated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Loren S. Ward, Diane W. Hoffpauer, Angela Dunn Mascio, Jason Demmerly, Loretta Martins, Melinda Moss, Michael Young
  • Protein Hydrolysate, Method for Making, and Use
    Publication number: 20220151258
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for recovering protein hydrolysates from high-fat protein concentrates. The method can be used, for example, to produce a whey protein hydrolysate from the by-product retentate of the manufacture of whey protein isolates, as well as to isolate the milk fat globule membrane from a high-fat whey protein concentrate starting material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Michael J. Young, Loren S. Ward
  • Protein Compositions for Plant-Based Food Products and Methods for Making
    Publication number: 20220117261
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making protein emulsions for use in making products such as meat substitutes, meat extenders, egg substitutes, dairy analogues, etc., as well as methods for using the emulsion(s) to make various meat substitutes, egg substitutes, dairy analogues, etc. Also disclosed are vegetable protein crumbles for use as meat substitutes, either alone or in combination with the emulsion(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Tucker J. Smith, Michael J. Young, Brent L. Petersen, Loren S. Ward
  • Method for Making a Heat-treated Cheese
    Publication number: 20200022379
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing cheese products having the desirable properties of process cheese without the use of all or part of the emulsifying salts normally used to produce a process cheese.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicant: Glanbia Nutritionals (Ireland) Ltd.
    Inventors: Valerie Arechiga, Michelle Ziemann, David Perry, Loren S. Ward
  • Protein Hydrolysate and Method for Making a Protein Hydrolysate
    Publication number: 20190376105
    Abstract: Disclosed is a simplified method for producing a protein hydrolysate, the method having the advantages of decreasing costs associated with energy, materials, and space as compared to that of conventional methods. A protein hydrolysate/enzyme composition is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: Glanbia Nutritionals (Ireland) Ltd.
    Inventors: Brent L. Petersen, Niels J. Palmer, Byron M. Toledo, Jerry O'Dea, Loren S. Ward
  • Method for Making a Heat-treated Cheese
    Publication number: 20190261641
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing cheese products having the desirable properties of process cheese without the use of all or part of the emulsifying salts normally used to produce a process cheese.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: Glanbia Nutritionals (Ireland) Ltd.
    Inventors: Valerie Arechiga, Michelle Ziemann, David Perry, Loren S. Ward
  • Protein hydrolysate and method for making a protein hydrolysate
    Patent number: 10392645
    Abstract: Disclosed is a simplified method for producing a protein hydrolysate, the method having the advantages of decreasing costs associated with energy, materials, and space as compared to that of conventional methods. A protein hydrolysate/enzyme composition is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: GLANBIA NUTRITIONALS(IRELAND) LTD.
    Inventors: Brent L. Petersen, Niels J. Palmer, Byron M. Toledo, Jerry O'Dea, Loren S. Ward
  • High-Protein Beverages Comprising Whey Protein
    Publication number: 20180249753
    Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous compositions comprising at least about 7.5 percent whey protein, the whey protein being intact whey protein, whey peptides, or a combination thereof. Also disclosed is a method for formulating aqueous compositions comprising at least about 7.5 percent whey protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Grace M. Cahalane, Loren S. Ward
  • Method for Improving Viscosity, Solubility, and Particle Size of Milk Protein Concentrates
    Publication number: 20180168188
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for decreasing viscosity, increasing solubility and decreasing particle size of milk proteins by admixing milk protein with at least one transglutaminase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Brent Petersen, Loren S. Ward
  • Agglomerated Protein Products and Method for Making
    Publication number: 20180070624
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing agglomerated proteins, agglomerated protein powders, and instantized protein powders using at least one protein binder to form agglomerates of at least one target protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Niels J. Palmer, Brent L. Petersen, Loren S. Ward
  • Method for removing endotoxin from proteins
    Patent number: 9738882
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for removing endotoxin from proteins. Also disclosed are products made by using the method. The method may be used, for example, to produce endotoxin-free lactoferrin. Bovine milk-derived lactoferrin may be produced in commercial quantities by the method, and endotoxin-free bovine lactoferrin may be used for a variety of therapeutic uses, including improving wound healing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: GLANBIA NUTRITIONALS (IRELAND) LTD.
    Inventors: Loren S. Ward, Stanley Wrobel, Anita Lind Vincent, Kevin Thomson
  • Protein Hydrolysate, Method for Making, and Use
    Publication number: 20170127698
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for recovering protein hydrolysates from high-fat protein concentrates. The method can be used, for example, to produce a whey protein hydrolysate from the by-product retentate of the manufacture of whey protein isolates, as well as to isolate the milk fat globule membrane from a high-fat whey protein concentrate starting material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Michael J. Young, Loren S. Ward
  • Method for Defatting Whey Protein Concentrate and Producing Whey Protein Isolate
    Publication number: 20170119015
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for extracting fat from whey protein concentrate. The method also extracts lactose from whey protein concentrate. Whey protein isolate can be produced from whey protein concentrate, high-fat whey protein concentrate, or both, using the method of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen J. Adolphson, Loren S. Ward
  • Protein Hydrolysate and Method for Making a Protein Hydrolysate
    Publication number: 20160369317
    Abstract: Disclosed is a simplified method for producing a protein hydrolysate, the method having the advantages of decreasing costs associated with energy, materials, and space as compared to that of conventional methods. A protein hydrolysate/enzyme composition is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Brent L. Petersen, Niels J. Palmer, Byron M. Toledo, Jerry O'Dea, Loren S. Ward
  • Leucine-Rich Peptide Compositions and Methods for Isolation
    Publication number: 20160143983
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising isolated peptides having a leucine content of from about 12 to about 40 weight percent. Also disclosed is a method for isolating leucine-rich peptides from protein sources such as bovine whey and methods of use for these peptides to provide beneficial effects in a human and/or animal such as increasing blood flow, decreasing blood pressure, increasing muscle mass, improving cognitive function, improving cardiovascular function, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: Glanbia Nutritionals (Ireland) Ltd.
    Inventors: Brent Petersen, Loren S. Ward, Eric D. Bastian, Stanley Wrobel
  • Leucine-rich peptide compositions and methods for isolation
    Patent number: 9222117
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising isolated peptides having a leucine content of from about 12 to about 40 weight percent. Also disclosed is a method for isolating leucine-rich peptides from protein sources such as bovine whey and methods of use for these peptides to provide beneficial effects in a human and/or animal such as increasing blood flow, decreasing blood pressure, increasing muscle mass, improving cognitive function, improving cardiovascular function, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Glanbia Nutritionals (Ireland) Ltd.
    Inventors: Brent Petersen, Loren S. Ward, Eric D. Bastian, Stanley Wrobel