Patents by Inventor Mingruo Guo

Mingruo Guo 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).

  • POLYMERIZED WHEY PROTEIN ENCAPSULATED ANTIOXIDANT COMPOUND AND A PROCESS FOR PREPARATION OF SAME
    Publication number: 20240016752
    Abstract: A process is provided for encapsulating glutathione (GSH), 3,3?-diindolylmethane (DIM), coenzyme-Q10 (CoQ10), and other hydrophobic antioxidant compounds by using whey proteins which may be polymerized in a particular manner. Further, compositions comprising polymerized whey protein (PWP) encapsulated glutathione, polymerized whey protein (PWP) encapsulated CoQ10, and polymerized whey protein (PWP) encapsulated DIM are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: FoodScience Corporation
    Inventors: Adam Killpartrick, Mingruo Guo, Alyssa Humphrey Kemp
  • Polymerized whey protein encapsulated antioxidant compound and a process for preparation of same
    Patent number: 11766407
    Abstract: A process is provided for encapsulating glutathione (GSH), 3,3?-diindolylmethane (DIM), coenzyme-Q10 (CoQ10), and other hydrophobic antioxidant compounds by using whey proteins which may be polymerized in a particular manner. Further, compositions comprising polymerized whey protein (PWP) encapsulated glutathione, polymerized whey protein (PWP) encapsulated CoQ10, and polymerized whey protein (PWP) encapsulated DIM are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: FoodScience Corporation
    Inventors: Adam Killpartrick, Mingruo Guo, Alyssa Humphrey Kemp
  • NANO-DISPERSION METHODS FOR CANNABIS EXTRACT
    Publication number: 20220265742
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques for producing whey protein nano-emulsions from cannabis extracts. An emulsion prepared using an embodiment of a method of the invention can be subject to further processing with which to convert the emulsion (or a component thereof) into one or more consumables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Monique MCHENRY, William L. CATS-BARIL, Kalev FREEMAN, Mingruo GUO
  • POLYMERIZED WHEY PROTEIN ENCAPSULATED ANTIOXIDANT COMPOUND AND A PROCESS FOR PREPARATION OF SAME
    Publication number: 20220054422
    Abstract: A process is provided for encapsulating glutathione (GSH), 3,3?-diindolylmethane (DIM), coenzyme-Q10 (CoQ10), and other hydrophobic antioxidant compounds by using whey proteins which may be polymerized in a particular manner. Further, compositions comprising polymerized whey protein (PWP) encapsulated glutathione, polymerized whey protein (PWP) encapsulated CoQ10, and polymerized whey protein (PWP) encapsulated DIM are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: FoodScience Corporation
    Inventors: Adam Killpartrick, Mingruo Guo, Alyssa Humphrey Kemp
  • WHEY-PROTEIN BASED ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WOOD ADHESIVES AND METHODS OF PRODUCING AND USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120183794
    Abstract: Wood adhesives and methods of production and application of wood adhesives are provided. The adhesives may contain proteins, and specifically may include whey proteins derived from dairy processing. Products utilizing whey-based wood adhesives are also provided as are paper adhesives that include whey protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College
    Inventors: Mingruo Guo, Michael E. Vayda, Zhenhua Gao
  • Protein based wood finishes and methods for producing the same
    Patent number: 7556862
    Abstract: Wood finishes and methods of production and application of wood finishes are provided. The finishes may contain biologically produced components, such as proteins, and specifically may include whey proteins derived from dairy processing. The wood finishes are environmentally friendly as they use reduced levels of solvents and provide a safe and protective coating for wood and wood products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College
    Inventors: Mingruo Guo, Nareen Wright, Jiancai Li
  • Symbiotic food products comprising oats and methods for manufacturing the same
    Publication number: 20060141097
    Abstract: The invention provides symbiotic beverages, frozen food products based thereon and yogurt-like products. Preferably, the beverage is made by the integration of both probiotic (live microbial food cultures) and prebiotic (non-digestible carbohydrates) supplements that beneficially affect the host by improving the survival and implantation of live microbial dietary supplements in the gastrointestinal tract. Preferably, the beverage is a dairy beverage, a soy-based beverage or a combination thereof, or an oats-based beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventor: Mingruo Guo
  • Protein based wood finishes and methods for producing the same
    Publication number: 20050203219
    Abstract: Wood finishes and methods of production and application of wood finishes are provided. The finishes may contain biologically produced components, such as proteins, and specifically may include whey proteins derived from dairy processing. The wood finishes are environmentally friendly as they use reduced levels of solvents and provide a safe and protective coating for wood and wood products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Applicant: University of Vermont and State Agricultural College
    Inventors: Mingruo Guo, Nareen Wright, Jiancai Li