Patents by Inventor Mark L. Shulman

Mark L. Shulman 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: 6197353
    Abstract: Film forming colloidal dispersions containing gluten-derived proteins and peptides and their methods of manufacture are described. The colloidal dispersion can be coated onto a variety of substrates to provide a glossy sheen to the substrate. The colloidal dispersions can function as an adhesive for adhering particles onto the substrate. Foods coated with the colloidal dispersion are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Opta Food Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Shulman, Paul J. McGowan, Catherine F. Porcella, Francis M. Mallee, Guy A. Crosby, Radha Iyengar
  • Patent number: 6174559
    Abstract: Film forming colloidal dispersions containing gluten-derived proteins and peptides and their methods of manufacture are described. The colloidal dispersion can be coated onto a variety of substrates to provide a glossy sheen to the substrate. The colloidal dispersions can function as an adhesive for adhering particles onto the substrate. Foods coated with the colloidal dispersion are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignee: Opta Food Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Shulman, Noel G. Rudie, Francis M. Mallee, Mark G. Duda
  • Patent number: 5736178
    Abstract: Film forming colloidal dispersions containing gluten-derived gluten and their methods of manufacture are described. The colloidal dispersion can be coated onto a variety of substrates to provide resistance to moisture, lipid and gas permeation, as well as provide a glossy sheen to the substrate. Foods coated with the colloidal dispersion are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: Opta Food Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Cook, Mark L. Shulman
  • Patent number: 5705207
    Abstract: Film forming colloidal dispersions containing gluten or gluten-derived proteins and their methods of manufacture are described. The colloidal dispersion can be coated onto a variety of substrates to provide resistance to moisture, lipid and gas permeation, as well as provide a glossy sheen to the substrate. The colloidal dispersions can function as an adhesive for adhering particles onto the substrate. Foods coated with the colloidal dispersion are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Opta Food Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Cook, Mark L. Shulman
  • Patent number: 5617426
    Abstract: In a level sensitive scan design (LSSD) circuit embodiment for testing the behavior of logic circuits, a mechanism is provided for generating a skewed load of data into a set of shift register scan string latches. The nature of the input scan string assures that a certain number of 0 to 1 or 1 to 0 transitions occurs as an input to the block of logic being tested. Furthermore, a mechanism for delaying by one system clock cycle time the capture of information from the logic block in a second shift register scan string provides a mechanism for testing for the occurrence of short paths and long paths while preserving testability for stuck-at faults. Furthermore, all of these advantages are achieved without impacting the traditional stuck-fault test capabilities of the level sensitive scan design methodology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Bernd K. F. Koenemann, William H. McAnney, Mark L. Shulman
  • Patent number: 5580959
    Abstract: This invention pertains to methods for extracting and purifying zein, zein bodies, glutelins or destarched corn gluten from corn gluten meal by efficiently removing and recovering food grade pigments and starch hydrolysates, while discarding unwanted fractions. Corn gluten is subjected to the combination of enzymatic starch hydrolysis, alkaline treatment, alcohol washing and alcohol extraction to produce a substantially starch-free, deflavored and decolored zein which is suitable for use in foods and pharmaceuticals. An advantage of the process described herein is its use of food grade alcohol(s) to deflavor, decolorize and extract the zein from corn gluten meal. Purified zein and zein bodies have improved utility and functionality in a variety of existing and emerging food applications. Alternate products such as deflavored, decolored and destarched corn gluten, zein bodies or glutelins are also obtained by the methods of this invention and are useful as vegetable protein supplements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: Opta Food Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Cook, Frank M. Mallee, Mark L. Shulman
  • Patent number: 5524035
    Abstract: A dynamically switchable clock system having a symmetrical output signal includes a frequency doubler which couples the input frequency to provide greater resolution and synchronization of an output signal to an input signal in the frequency divider and the facility to handle odd divides as even divides at double frequency, a counter controlled by a divisor select signal, first and second compare circuits which compare against the preprogrammed count for division, the compare circuits receiving an input from the divisor select circuits, and having outputs to a counter reset line and to an output clock S/R latch which provides the frequency divided symmetrical output signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Humberto F. Casal, Rafey Mahmud, Trong Nguyen, Mark L. Shulman, Nandor G. Thoma
  • Patent number: 5360626
    Abstract: Texturized oils and oil-continuous emulsions are prepared by combining liquid oils with edible polymers. The resulting texturized oils and emulsions are gelled substances having a fat-like consistency which approximates the viscoelastic properties of solid fats, such as butter, margarine or hydrogenated vegetable oils, but contain no saturated fats. These texturized oils and emulsions can be used as a substitute for solid fats in food products and to make high-quality spreads containing reduced amounts of saturated fat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Opta Food Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Radha Iyengar, Mark L. Shulman, Akiva T. Gross
  • Patent number: 5354573
    Abstract: Texturized oils and oil-continuous emulsions are prepared by combining liquid oils with edible polymers. The resulting texturized oils and emulsions are gelled substances having a fat-like consistency which approximates the viscoelastic properties of solid fats, such as butter, margarine or hydrogenated vegetable oils, but contain no saturated fats. These texturized oils and emulsions can be used as a substitute for solid fats in food products and to make high-quality spreads containing reduced amounts of saturated fat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Assignee: Opta Food Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Akiva T. Gross, Radha Iyengar, Mark L. Shulman
  • Patent number: 5254673
    Abstract: This invention pertains to methods for extracting and purifying zein, zein bodies, glutelins or destarched corn gluten from corn gluten meal by efficiently removing and recovering food grade pigments and starch hydrolysates, while discarding unwanted fractions. Corn gluten is subjected to the combination of enzymatic starch hydrolysis, alkaline treatment, alcohol washing and alcohol extraction to produce a substantially starch-free, deflavored and decolored zein which is suitable for use in foods and pharmaceuticals. An advantage of the process described herein is its use of food grade alcohol(s) to deflavor, decolorize and extract the zein from corn gluten meal. Purified zein and zein bodies have improved utility and functionality in a variety of existing and emerging food applications. Alternate products such as deflavored, decolored and destarched corn gluten, zein bodies or glutelins are also obtained by the methods of this invention and are useful as vegetable protein supplements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Assignee: Opta Food Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Cook, Frank M. Mallee, Mark L. Shulman
  • Patent number: 4639919
    Abstract: An array testing apparatus includes a plurality of pin pattern generators for individually generating serial bit sequences required at each pin of a device under test during the testing operation. The individual pin pattern generators receive starting addresses from one or more programmable controllers and each pin pattern generator then performs a subroutine to repeat basic patterns or combinations of basic patterns as necessary. Both the pin pattern generators and the programmable controllers may include loop logic for obtaining the desired repetition sequences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1987
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Yi-Hua E. Chang, Algirdas J. Gruodis, Hans P. Muhlfeld, Jr., Charles W. Rodriguez, Mark L. Shulman