Patents by Inventor Rafael Jimenez-Flores

Rafael Jimenez-Flores 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: 20240049747
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of making and using, as well as products obtained by, continuous high pressure based Ultra Shear Technology (UST). These products are homogenous and stable blends of plant and animal proteins. These methods allow for the formulation and manufacture of stable liquid food products without the use of synthetic additives. The plant/animal protein blends are useful in formulating novel protein liquid foods with varied consumer applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: V. M. BALASUBRAMANIAM, Jerish Joyner JANAHAR, Rafael JIMENEZ-FLORES
  • Publication number: 20230329259
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for preparing a stable suspension of a globular protein material in a dairy product. Also disclosed are products produced by this method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Rafael Jimenez-Flores, Joana Ortega-Anaya, Alba Mayta Apaza, Stiphany Tieu
  • Patent number: 11653661
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for preparing a stable suspension of a globular protein material in a dairy product. Also disclosed are products produced by this method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Ohio State Innovation Foundation
    Inventors: Rafael Jimenez-Flores, Joana Ortega-Anaya, Alba Mayta Apaza, Stiphany Tieu
  • Publication number: 20230119068
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for the rapid synthesis of pyranoanthocyanins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Xiaoyi ZHU, Nicole STRAATHOF, Gonzalo MIYAGUSUKU-CRUZADO, M. Monica GIUSTI, Israel Garcia CANO, Rafael JIMENEZ-FLORES
  • Publication number: 20220195449
    Abstract: Increased antigenicity of a membrane-bound polypeptide produced from a plant is provided in a process in which extraction of the polypeptide or other compounds from the plant is such that phospholipids are associated with the polypeptide. Reducing fat by supercritical fluid extraction increases antigenicity of such plant-produced membrane-bound polypeptides. Methods and means of producing such membrane-bound polypeptides are provided. Methods to produce a protective response in animals are provided by administering to the animal the membrane-bound polypeptide. Binding of antibody specific to the membrane-bound polypeptide is increased. The process provides for increased preferred formation of the membrane-bound polypeptide. Stability of the membrane-bound polypeptide is increased when the plant material is defatted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: John Howard, Celine Hayden, Rafael Jimenez-Flores
  • Publication number: 20220167643
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for isolating phospholipids from milk by-products, such as acid whey, the process comprising: a) exposing milk by-products to filtration, thereby enriching for phospholipids; and b) solubilizing and removing whey proteins and caseins; thereby isolating phospholipids from the milk by-product. Also disclosed are products produced by this method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Rafael JIMENEZ-FLORES, Joana ORTEGA-ANAYA
  • Publication number: 20210045398
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for preparing a stable suspension of a globular protein material in a dairy product. Also disclosed are products produced by this method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Rafael Jimenez-Flores, Joana Ortega-Anaya, Alba Mayta Apaza, Stiphany Tieu
  • Publication number: 20190024105
    Abstract: Increased antigenicity of a membrane-bound polypeptide produced from a plant is provided in a process in which extraction of the polypeptide or other compounds from the plant is such that phospholipids are associated with the polypeptide. Reducing fat by supercritical fluid extraction increases antigenicity of such plant-produced membrane-bound polypeptides. Methods and means of producing such membrane-bound polypeptides are provided. Methods to produce a protective response in animals are provided by administering to the animal the membrane-bound polypeptide. Binding of antibody specific to the membrane-bound polypeptide is increased. The process provides for increased preferred formation of the membrane-bound polypeptide. Stability of the membrane-bound polypeptide is increased when the plant material is defatted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: John Howard, Celine Hayden, Rafael Jimenez-Flores
  • Patent number: 10150970
    Abstract: Increased antigenicity of a membrane-bound polypeptide produced from a plant is provided in a process in which extraction of the polypeptide or other compounds from the plant is such that phospholipids are associated with the polypeptide. Reducing fat by supercritical fluid extraction increases antigenicity of such plant-produced membrane-bound polypeptides. Methods and means of producing such membrane-bound polypeptides are provided. Methods to produce a protective response in animals are provided by administering to the animal the membrane-bound polypeptide. Binding of antibody specific to the membrane-bound polypeptide is increased. The process provides for increased preferred formation of the membrane-bound polypeptide. Stability of the membrane-bound polypeptide is increased when the plant material is defatted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Applied Biotechnology Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: John Howard, Celine Hayden, Rafael Jimenez-Flores
  • Publication number: 20180132518
    Abstract: A food product and process of making the same is provided which results in a high milk protein product having 10% to 25% milk protein content, higher phospholipids compared to unadulterated cow milk, a casein to whey ration of at least 50:50 and is shelf stable for at least six months. In the process whole milk and at least one milk protein source is mixed, heated and contacted with an acid or acidulating substance and co-precipitated to produce a semi-solid precipitate. The precipitate is mixed with starch and cooked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Rafael Jimenez- Flores, Andrea M. Laubscher
  • Patent number: 9907330
    Abstract: A food product and process of making the same is provided which results in a high milk protein product having 10% to 25% milk protein content, higher phospholipids compared to unadulterated cow milk, a casein to whey ration of at least 50:50 and is shelf stable for at least six months. In the process whole milk and at least one milk protein source is mixed, heated and contacted with an acid or acidulating substance and co-precipitated to produce a semi-solid precipitate. The precipitate is mixed with starch and cooked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Cal Poly Corporation
    Inventors: Rafael Jimenez-Flores, Andrea M Laubscher
  • Publication number: 20160029645
    Abstract: A food product and process of making the same is provided which results in a high milk protein product having 10% to 25% milk protein content, higher phospholipids compared to unadulterated cow milk, a casein to whey ration of at least 50:50 and is shelf stable for at least six months. In the process whole milk and at least one milk protein source is mixed, heated and contacted with an acid or acidulating substance and co-precipitated to produce a semi-solid precipitate. The precipitate is mixed with starch and cooked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: CAL POLY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rafael Jimenez-Flores, Andrea M. Laubscher
  • Publication number: 20140205625
    Abstract: Increased antigenicity of a membrane-bound polypeptide produced from a plant is provided in a process in which extraction of the polypeptide or other compounds from the plant is such that phospholipids are associated with the polypeptide. Reducing fat by supercritical fluid extraction increases antigenicity of such plant-produced membrane-bound polypeptides. Methods and means of producing such membrane-bound polypeptides are provided. Methods to produce a protective response in animals are provided by administering to the animal the membrane-bound polypeptide. Binding of antibody specific to the membrane-bound polypeptide is increased. The process provides for increased preferred formation of the membrane-bound polypeptide. Stability of the membrane-bound polypeptide is increased when the plant material is defatted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: APPLIED BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE, INC.
    Inventors: John Howard, Celine Hayden, Rafael Jimenez-Flores
  • Patent number: 7547770
    Abstract: A method (100) and a system (200) for processing mammalian bodily fluids to isolate target peptides and proteins. The method can include the steps of passing a mammalian bodily fluid through at least one ion exchange column (204). The ion exchange column can include an anionic resin and/or a cationic resin. The ion exchange column can be selected to remove large particles at a first pH level selected to remove such large particles at a maximum fluid pressure of 30 pounds per square inch (psi), for example less than 10 psi. The large particles can be released from the ion exchange column with a rinse solution having a pH selected for releasing the large particles. The pH of the fluid then can be adjusted to be a value less than 5.0, and the fluid can be filtered with a microfilter or ultrafilter (210).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Advanced Protein Systems
    Inventors: Andrew Keech, Rafael Jimenez-Flores
  • Publication number: 20050092684
    Abstract: A method (100) and a system (200) for processing mammalian bodily fluids to isolate target peptides and proteins. The method can include the steps of passing a mammalian bodily fluid through at least one ion exchange column (204). The ion exchange column can include an anionic resin and/or a cationic resin. The ion exchange column can be selected to remove large particles at a first pH level selected to remove such large particles at a maximum fluid pressure of 30 pounds per square inch (psi), for example less than 10 psi. The large particles can be released from the ion exchange column with a rinse solution having a pH selected for releasing the large particles. The pH of the fluid then can be adjusted to be a value less than 5.0, and the fluid can be filtered with a microfilter or ultrafilter (210).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Applicant: ADVANCED PROTEIN SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Andrew Keech, Rafael Jimenez-Flores
  • Patent number: 5326579
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the removal of cholesterol from a processed or un processed dairy product, which process comprises: (a) obtaining a processed or unprocessed dairy product containing cholesterol (b) contacting the dairy product at a temperature of between about 35.degree. and 80.degree. C. with an amount of saponin effective to bind up to about 90% of the cholesterol present in the dairy product; (c) contacting a temperature of between about 35.degree. and 80.degree. C. the cholesterol:saponin with an effective amount of diatomaceous earth; (d) separating the insoluble cholesterol: saponin/diatomaceous earth by filtration or centrifugation; and (e) recovering the dairy product having a reduced content of cholesterol. The process particularly useful wherein the dairy product is selected form raw milk, pasteurized milk, raw cream, pasteurized cream, butteroil or anhydrous fat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Thomas Richardson, Rafael Jimenez-Flores
  • Patent number: 4689245
    Abstract: A coffee whitener composition made from decreamed milk ultrafiltration retentate having its protein concentrated between about 2:1 to about 4:1 compared to the protein content of the starting milk and a minor whitening power enhancing amount is added in the form of riboflavin (a vitamin) and beta carotene (a vitamin precursor) or a mixture thereof. The composition is usually in powdered form and is high in protein, low in fat and sodium and reduced in lactose and its high protein enhanced as described provided a low-fat dairy coffee whitening function approximately equal to non-dairy coffee creamers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1987
    Assignee: Cornell Research Foundation
    Inventors: Frank V. Kosikowski, Rafael Jimenez-Flores
  • Patent number: 4689151
    Abstract: A method of removing penicillin G and/or pharmaceutical antibiotics which contaminated milk by:(a) Subjecting the contaminated milk to an ultrafiltration process which produces a permeate containing the contamining antibiotic and a retentate comprising milk proteins and fats.(b) Adding a non-antibiotic containing retentate diluting (washing) aqueous fluid including uncontaminated ultrafiltered milk permeate, uncontaminated whole milk, uncontaminated skimmilk, or uncontaminated acid or sweet whey, or a mixture thereof to the retentate to dilute the retentate.(c) Subjecting the diluted (washed) retentate to the ultrafiltration process from additional antibiotic containing permeate thereby forming a milk product comprising retentate having a reduced level of or substantially free of antibiotics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1987
    Assignee: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank V. Kosikowski, Rafael Jimenez-Flores