Patents by Inventor Michael Stiefel

Michael Stiefel 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).

  • Publication number: 20060005285
    Abstract: The present invention provides hybrid white corn that produces grain with novel compositional characteristics, such as, higher endosperm protein concentration and low levels of carotenoids. The compositional changes facilitate the use of an improved process for wet milling of white corn and improve the characteristics and performance of the products derived therefrom. A high protein, nearly carotene-free corn gluten meal and substantially pure starch are extracted from this white corn having a unique genotype, a unique kernel phenotype and advantage in the wet milling process is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Jerry Strissel, Michael Stiefel, Dale Ball
  • Publication number: 20050193449
    Abstract: The present invention provides hybrid white corn that produces grain with novel compositional characteristics, such as, higher endosperm protein concentration and low levels of carotenoids. The compositional changes facilitate the use of an improved process for wet milling of white corn and improve the characteristics and performance of the products derived therefrom. A high protein, nearly carotene-free corn gluten meal and substantially pure starch are extracted from this white corn having a unique genotype, a unique kernel phenotype and advantage in the wet milling process is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Jerry Strissel, Michael Stiefel, Dale Ball
  • Patent number: 6422550
    Abstract: A hydraulically driven extending clamp is disclosed having a pivoting main body which includes an extendable clamping rod disposed therein. The clamping rod extends above the pivot and is extended by air pressure and retracted by a spring internal to the clamping rod. A retaining member extends through a slot in the clamping rod and forms a travel limit stop as well as a retraction spring contact point. A hydraulic cylinder pivots the main body in seesaw-like fashion to apply clamping forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Intertech Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Stiefel, Jacques E. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20020020952
    Abstract: A hydraulically driven extending clamp is disclosed having a pivoting main body which includes an extendable clamping rod disposed therein. The clamping rod extends above the pivot and is extended by air pressure and retracted by a spring internal to the clamping rod. A retaining member extends through a slot in the clamping rod and forms a travel limit stop as well as a retraction spring contact point. A hydraulic cylinder pivots the main body in seesaw-like fashion to apply clamping forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Michael Stiefel, Jacques E. Hoffman