Patents by Inventor Robert Skorge

Robert Skorge 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).

  • High TDF starch made by high temperature steeping of grain
    Patent number: 9307779
    Abstract: The application relates to a starch comprising greater than 70% by weight of total dietary fiber as determined by the AOAC 991.43 test method and wherein the starch has not been chemically modified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Corn Products Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Baljit Ghotra, Robert A. Skorge, Marc D. Gunderson, Barry J. Nagle, Vincent R. Green
  • High temperature methods of steeping grain
    Patent number: 9282756
    Abstract: The application relates to a process comprising: a) steeping high amylose corn kernels at a temperature from about 71° C. to about 93° C. for a time from about 24 hours to about 72 hours; b) subjecting the high-temperature steep corn kernels to conventional wet milling; c) recovering starch with a total dietary fiber (TDF) content from about 33% to about 45% (w/w); and d) wherein the recovered starch has not been chemically modified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Corn Products Development, Inc
    Inventors: Baljit Ghotra, Robert A. Skorge, Marc D. Gunderson, Barry J. Nagle, Vincent R. Green
  • NOVEL THICKENING COMPOSITION COMPRISING PREGELATINIZED WAXY POTATO STARCH OR PREGELATINIZED CASSAVA STARCH
    Publication number: 20150025158
    Abstract: The application relates to a composition comprising from about 10% (w/w) to about 40% (w/w) pregelatinized waxy potato starch, pregelatinized waxy cassava starch, or any mixture thereof; from about 10% (w/w) to about 20% (w/w) gum; and from about 40% (w/w) to about 70% (w/w) dispersant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: CORN PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Robert A. Skorge, Bernard C. Sekula, Sean Maloney, Paul Staniszewski
  • HIGH TDF STARCH MADE BY HIGH TEMPERATURE STEEPING OF GRAIN
    Publication number: 20140083417
    Abstract: The application relates to a starch comprising greater than 70% by weight of total dietary fiber as determined by the OAOC 991.43 test method and wherein the starch has not been chemically modified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: CORN PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Baljit Ghotra, Robert A. Skorge, Marc D. Gunderson, Barry J. Nagle, Vincent R. Green
  • HIGH TEMPERATURE METHODS OF STEEPING GRAIN
    Publication number: 20140083418
    Abstract: The application relates to a process comprising: a) steeping high amylose corn kernels at a temperature from about 71° C. to about 93° C. for a time from about 24 hours to about 72 hours; b) subjecting the high-temperature steep corn kernels to conventional wet milling; c) recovering starch with a total dietary fiber (TDF) content from about 33% to about 45% (w/w); and d) wherein the recovered starch has not been chemically modified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: CORN PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Baljit Ghotra, Robert A. Skorge, Marc D. Gunderson, Barry J. Nagle, Vincent R. Green
  • Starch/carboxylated polymer composites
    Patent number: 7153904
    Abstract: This invention relates to an inhibited non-solubilized granular starch modified by less than 5% of a carboxylated polymer. In addition, a process is provided wherein a non-solubilized, substantially granular starch is mixed with a carboxylated polymer, dried to form a starch/carboxylated polymer blend and then physically treated to form a starch/carboxylated polymer composite. Further, this invention relates to the improved industrial and food products prepared from these starch/carboxylated polymer composites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Paul H. Richardson, Robert A. Skorge, Maximilian M. R. Koxholt
  • Starch/carboxylated polymer composites
    Publication number: 20060276569
    Abstract: This invention relates to an inhibited non-solubilized granular starch modified by less than 5% of a carboxylated polymer. In addition, a process is provided wherein a non-solubilized, substantially granular starch is mixed with a carboxylated polymer, dried to form a starch/carboxylated polymer blend and then physically treated to form a starch/carboxylated polymer composite. Further, this invention relates to the improved industrial and food products prepared from these starch/carboxylated polymer composites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Paul Richardson, Robert Skorge, Maximilian Koxholt
  • Flour composition with increased total dietary fiber, process of making, and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20060263503
    Abstract: High amylose flour may be processed by a short hydrothermal treatment to increase its total dietary fiber (TDF) content. These flours may be prepared by heating a high amylose flour at a total water content of from about 10 to 50% by weight at a temperature of from about 80 to 160° C., for about 0.5 to 15 minutes at target temperature. This invention further relates to products which contain the high TDF flour, including food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Monika Okoniewska, Wolfgang Bindzus, Ian Brown, Robert Skorge, Yong-Cheng Shi, Tarak Shah
  • Use of a crosslinked or inhibited starch product
    Publication number: 20060025382
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a starch which is crosslinked or inhibited to control and/or regulate the blood glucose level of mammals and post-prandial absorption. Such chemically modified starches, when properly formulated into foods, may be used to provide the consumer with glucose over an extended time period and more constant glucose levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Ian Brown, Monika Okoniewska, Robert Billmers, Robert Skorge
  • Use of a chemically modified starch product
    Publication number: 20060025381
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a chemically modified starch to control and/or regulate the blood glucose level of mammals and post-prandial absorption. Such chemically modified starches, when properly formulated into foods, may be used to provide the consumer with glucose over an extended time period and more constant glucose levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Ian Brown, Monika Okoniewska, Robert Billmers, Robert Skorge
  • Starch/carboxylated polymer composites
    Publication number: 20030027901
    Abstract: This invention relates to an inhibited non-solubilized granular starch modified by less than 5% of a carboxylated polymer. In addition, a process is provided wherein a non-solubilized, substantially granular starch is mixed with a carboxylated polymer, dried to form a starch/carboxylated polymer blend and then physically treated to form a starch/carboxylated polymer composite. Further, this invention relates to the improved industrial and food products prepared from these starch/carboxylated polymer composites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Paul H. Richardson, Robert A. Skorge, Maximilian M. R. Koxholt