Patents by Inventor Susan Knowlton

Susan Knowlton 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).

  • Patent number: 11497226
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods relating to lecithin obtained from high-oleic soybeans. The high-oleic lecithin imparts improved characteristics to a product when compared to lecithin obtained from commodity soybeans. Examples of improved characteristics may include one or more of increased effective release, increased oxidative stability, increased OSI induction time, increased shelf life, increased smoke point, and a reduction in the increase in viscosity induced by oxidation or heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Inventors: John D. Everard, Susan Knowlton
  • Patent number: 9918485
    Abstract: Soy protein products obtained from high oleic soybeans, wherein such products, have improved whiteness, reduced viscosity and reduced gel-strength, are described. Use of such products in food, beverage and animal feed are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Susan Knowlton, Charles T Blaisdell
  • Publication number: 20170332654
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods relating to lecithin obtained from high-oleic soybeans. The high-oleic lecithin imparts improved characteristics to a product when compared to lecithin obtained from commodity soybeans. Examples of improved characteristics may include one or more of increased effective release, increased oxidative stability, increased OSI induction time, increased shelf life, increased smoke point, and a reduction in the increase in viscosity induced by oxidation or heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: John D. Everard, Susan Knowlton
  • Patent number: 9455066
    Abstract: Provided is a use of a vegetable oil high in monounsaturates as dielectric and heat-transfer fluid in a device for the generation, storage, conversion and/or distribution of electrical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Susan Knowlton, Serge Rebouillat
  • Publication number: 20160050952
    Abstract: This invention relates to environmentally preferred frying oils, such as high oleic oils. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of high oleic oil compared to conventional oil when used in frying applications is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Susan Knowlton, Robin E. Jenkins, Todd M. Krieger
  • Publication number: 20160049219
    Abstract: Provided is a use of a vegetable oil high in monounsaturates as dielectric and heat-transfer fluid in a device for the generation, storage, conversion and/or distribution of electrical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: SUSAN KNOWLTON, Serge Rebouillat
  • Patent number: 9185826
    Abstract: Provided is a use of a vegetable oil high in monounsaturates as dielectric and heat-transfer fluid in a device for the generation, storage, conversion and/or distribution of electrical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Susan Knowlton, Serge Rebouillat
  • Publication number: 20150250205
    Abstract: Soy protein products obtained from high oleic soybeans, wherein such products, have improved whiteness, reduced viscosity and reduced gel-strength, are described. Use of such products in food, beverage and animal feed are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: SUSAN KNOWLTON, Charles T. Blaisdell
  • Publication number: 20140036447
    Abstract: Provided is a use of a vegetable oil high in monounsaturates as dielectric and heat-transfer fluid in a device for the generation, storage, conversion and/or distribution of electrical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: E I Du Pont De Nemours And Company
    Inventors: Susan Knowlton, Serge Rebouillat
  • Publication number: 20130295253
    Abstract: This invention relates to environmentally preferred frying oils, such as high oleic oils. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of high oleic oil compared to conventional oil when used in frying applications is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Susan Knowlton, Robin E. Jenkins, Todd M. Krieger
  • Publication number: 20130216686
    Abstract: Soy protein products obtained from high oleic soybeans, wherein such products, have improved whiteness, reduced viscosity and reduced gel-strength, are described. Use of such products in food, beverage and animal feed are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: SUSAN KNOWLTON, Charles T. Blaisdell
  • Publication number: 20110003066
    Abstract: Soy protein products obtained from high oleic soybeans, wherein such products, have improved whiteness, reduced viscosity and reduced gel-strength, are described. Use of such products in food, beverage and animal feed are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Susan Knowlton, Charles T. Blaisdell
  • Publication number: 20100243969
    Abstract: Provided is a use of a vegetable oil high in monounsaturates as dielectric and heat-transfer fluid in a device for the generation, storage, conversion and/or distribution of electrical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: SERGE REBOUILLAT, Susan Knowlton
  • Publication number: 20090176001
    Abstract: Soy protein products obtained from high oleic soybeans, wherein such products, have improved whiteness, reduced viscosity and reduced gel-strength, are described. Use of such products in food, beverage and animal feed are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Susan Knowlton, Charles T. Blaisdell
  • Patent number: 6949698
    Abstract: Novel gene combinations resulting in novel lipid profiles of soybean seeds and oil extracted from such seeds are disclosed. Methods for making such combinations are also described. In addition, the oils of this invention are disclosed to be useful in the manufacture of margarine and spread products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: John Russell Booth, Jr., Richard Martin Broglie, William Dean Hitz, Anthony John Kinney, Susan Knowlton, Scott Anthony Sebastian
  • Publication number: 20040049813
    Abstract: Novel gene combinations resulting in novel lipid profiles of soybean seeds and oil extracted from such seeds are disclosed. Methods for making such combinations are also described. In addition, the oils of this invention are disclosed to be useful in the manufacture of margarine and spread products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Booth John Russell, Richard Martin Broglie, William D. Hitz, Anthony John Kinney, Susan Knowlton, Scott Anthony Sebastian
  • Patent number: 6426448
    Abstract: Novel gene combinations resulting in novel lipid profiles of soybean seeds and oil extracted from such seeds are disclosed. Methods for making such combinations are also described. In addition, the oils of this invention are disclosed to be useful in the manufacture of margarine and spread products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: John Russell Booth, Jr., Richard Martin Broglie, William Dean Hitz, Anthony John Kinney, Susan Knowlton, Scott Anthony Sebastian
  • Patent number: 6229033
    Abstract: Fractionation of high stearic soybean oils and their use for the production of edible oils and fat products suitable for confectionary and high stability applications is disclosed. High stearic soybean oils which do not contain trans fatty acid isomers, are used to produce fats useful for confectionary applications. In addition, high stearic, high oleic soybean oils having a decreased polyunsaturated fatty acid content are used to produce two products: fats with utility in confectionary applications and liquid, high stability oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Susan Knowlton
  • Patent number: 5981781
    Abstract: A high oleic soybean oil having high oxidative stability is disclosed. This oil has an AOM induction time of greater than 50 hours. Oxidative stability is achieved without the need for hydrogenation or the addition of an antioxidant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Susan Knowlton
  • Patent number: 5939599
    Abstract: There is provided a novel nucleic acid fragment for the overexpression of a high methionine seed storage protein in plants. This nucleic acid fragment is capable of transforming plants, particularly crop plants, to overexpress a corn seed storage protein in seeds or leaves. The invention is of significant interest for the nutritional improvement of sulfur amino acid-poor plants, such as corn and soybean. There is also provided chimeric genes, host cells, plants, seeds and microorganisms containing the nucleic acid fragment as well as methods for obtaining the overexpression of the seed storage protein in microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Chok-Fun Chan Chui, Saverio Carl Falco, Janet Ann Rice, Susan Knowlton