Patents by Inventor Michael J. Pucci

Michael J. Pucci 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).

  • Leuconostoc Dextranicum NRRL-B-18242
    Patent number: 5223431
    Abstract: Leuconostoc dextranicum NRRL-B-18242 which produces a slushy, applesauce-like dextran with a particulate structure is described. The dextran is dried and used in foods and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: Quest International Flavors & Food Ingredients Company Division of Indopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Pucci, Blair S. Kunka
  • Novel dextran produced by leuconostoc dextranicum
    Patent number: 4933191
    Abstract: A novel dextran having a slushy, applesauce-like appearance with a particulate gel-like structure in crude form is described. The dextran is particularly produced by Leuconostoc dextranicum NRRL-B-18242. The dextran in particulate or dried form is used in foods and other applications where texture is important.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1990
    Assignee: Microlife Technics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Pucci, Blair S. Kunka
  • Method for inhibiting Listeria monocytogenes using a bacteriocin
    Patent number: 4929445
    Abstract: A method for inhibiting Listeria monocytogenes in a food or other material which can be contaminated with this pathogen using a bacteriocin produced by DNA in Pediococcus acidilactici is described. The bacteriocin is particularly produced by Pediococcus acidilactici containing a 6.2 Mdal (9.4 Kilobase pairs) plasmid encoding for the bacteriocin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1990
    Assignee: Microlife Technics, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Vandenbergh, Michael J. Pucci, Blair S. Kunka, Ebenezer R. Vedamuthu
  • Food product containing novel dried compositions with polysaccharides
    Patent number: 4877634
    Abstract: Novel dried compositions containing polysaccharides (dextrans and levans) derived using a Leuconostoc to ferment sucrose to produce the polysaccharides are described. In particular, dried compositions incorporating milk solids or other drying aids to facilitate drying and rehydration of the polysaccharides are described. The compositions are useful as quality (e.g. texture, stability or thickness) improvers for foods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1989
    Assignee: Microlife Technics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Pucci, Blair S. Kunka
  • Method for producing novel dried compositions containing polysaccharides
    Patent number: 4855149
    Abstract: Novel dried compositions containing polysaccharides (dextrans and levans) derived using a Leuconostoc to ferment sucrose to produce the polysaccharides are described. In particular, dried compositions incorporating milk solids or other drying aids to facilitate drying and rehydration of the polysaccharides are described. The compositions are useful as quality (e.g. texture, stability or thickness) improvers for foods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Assignee: Microlife Technics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Pucci, Blair S. Kunka