Patents by Inventor Normand Germain

Normand Germain 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).

  • Wheat protein isolates and processes for producing
    Patent number: 11891419
    Abstract: Isolated wheat proteins that are substantially free of additives, processing aids, added acids, buffers, reagents, or added enzymes and compositions formed from the isolated wheat proteins are described. Methods of forming compositions which include isolated wheat proteins that are substantially free of additives, processing aids, added acids, buffers, reagents, or added enzymes are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY
    Inventors: Normand Germain, Michel Giroux
  • WHEAT PROTEIN ISOLATES AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING
    Publication number: 20180222948
    Abstract: Isolated wheat proteins that are substantially free of additives, processing aids, added acids, buffers, reagents, or added enzymes and compositions formed from the isolated wheat proteins are described. Methods of forming compositions which include isolated wheat proteins that are substantially free of additives, processing aids, added acids, buffers, reagents, or added enzymes are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Normand Germain, Michel Giroux
  • Bleached dextrin and methods of forming the same
    Patent number: 9676873
    Abstract: Bleached dextrin compositions, methods of forming the same, and products formed therefrom. The composition comprises a dextrin-based composition or slurry, a caustic agent, and an oxidant. The caustic agent may include sodium hydroxide. The oxidant may include hydrogen peroxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Archer Daniels Midland Company
    Inventor: Normand Germain
  • WHEAT PROTEIN AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20150250204
    Abstract: Isolated wheat proteins that are substantially free of sulfites and compositions formed from the isolated wheat proteins are described. Methods of forming compositions which include isolated wheat proteins that are substantially free of sulfites are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Neal Bassi, Leonidas Bell, Brook A. Carson, Normand Germain, Michel Giroux
  • BLEACHED DEXTRIN AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20150183889
    Abstract: Bleached dextrin compositions, methods of forming the same, and products formed therefrom. The composition comprises a dextrin-based composition or slurry, a caustic agent, and an oxidant. The caustic agent may include sodium hydroxide. The oxidant may include hydrogen peroxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Normand Germain
  • Wheat protein and methods of production
    Patent number: 9034412
    Abstract: Isolated wheat proteins that are substantially free of sulfites and compositions formed from the isolated wheat proteins are described. Methods of forming compositions which include isolated wheat proteins that are substantially free of sulfites are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
    Inventors: Neal D. Bassi, Leonidas R Bell, Brook A. Carson, Normand Germain, Michel Giroux
  • Bleached dextrin and methods of forming same
    Patent number: 8999066
    Abstract: A method of forming a bleached dextrin, comprising combining a dextrin-based composition selected from the group consisting of starch dextrin, cyclodextrins, inulin, hydrogenated indigestible dextrins, hydrogenated starch hydrolysates, highly branched maltodextrins, and combinations of any thereof with a caustic agent and an oxidant to form a mixture; heating the mixture for a period of time; and drying the mixture to form the bleached dextrin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Archer Daniels Midland Co.
    Inventor: Normand Germain
  • WHEAT PROTEIN ISOLATES AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING
    Publication number: 20140142285
    Abstract: Isolated wheat proteins that are substantially free of additives, processing aids, added acids, buffers, reagents, or added enzymes and compositions formed from the isolated wheat proteins are described. Methods of forming compositions which include isolated wheat proteins that are substantially free of additives, processing aids, added acids, buffers, reagents, or added enzymes are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY
    Inventors: Normand Germain, Michel Giroux
  • BLEACHED DEXTRIN AND METHODS OF FORMING SAME
    Publication number: 20120035355
    Abstract: Bleached dextrin compositions, methods of forming the same, and products formed therefrom. The composition comprises a dextrin-based composition or slurry, a caustic agent, and an oxidant. The caustic agent may include sodium hydroxide. The oxidant may include hydrogen peroxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventor: Normand Germain
  • Wheat protein and methods of production
    Publication number: 20080254200
    Abstract: Isolated wheat proteins that are substantially free of sulfites and compositions formed from the isolated wheat proteins are described. Methods of forming compositions which include isolated wheat proteins that are substantially free of sulfites are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
    Inventors: Neal D. Bassi, Leonidas R. Bell, Brook A. Carson, Normand Germain, Michel Giroux