Patents by Inventor Robert White Gilbert

Robert White Gilbert 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).

  • Malt extract or spent grain liquor based fertilizer
    Patent number: 7501006
    Abstract: This invention relates to soil conditioner, fertilizer and fungicide compositions. In particular it relates to soil conditioner, fertilizer and fungicide compositions that utilizes by-products from brewing processes, and especially made from malt extract or spent grain liquor. The invention also relates to methods of manufacturing soil conditioners, fertilizer and fungicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Carlton and United Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Peter John Rogers, Robert White Gilbert, Michael Andrew Pecar
  • Malt extract or spent grain liquor based fertilizer
    Patent number: 7074251
    Abstract: This invention relates to soil conditioner, fertilizer and fungicide compositions. In particular it relates to soil conditioner, fertilizer and fungicide compositions that utilizes by-products from brewing processes, and especially made from malt extract or spent grain liquor. The invention also relates to methods of manufacturing soil conditioners, fertilizers and fungicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Carlton and United Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Peter John Rogers, Robert White Gilbert, Michael Andrew Pecar
  • Production of &bgr;-glucan-mannan preparations by autolysis of cells under certain pH, temperature and time conditions
    Patent number: 6444448
    Abstract: There is provided a method of production of an immunostimulatory &bgr;-glucan-mannan preparation, comprising the step of autolysis of cells of a microorganism at a pH of 5 to 6 and a temperature of 35 to 60° C. for 6 to 48 hours, and separating solid material roam the autolysed product. The &bgr;-glucan-mannan preparation may be incorporated as a food component or be used as a pharmaceutical for treatment of conditions such as immuno-suppression, hypercholesterolaemia, hypoglycaemia and heavy metal excretion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Carlton and United Breweries, Limited
    Inventors: Ragini Wheatcroft, Joseph Kulandai, Robert White Gilbert, Keith James Sime, Craig Gordon Smith, Willem Hendrik Langeris