Patents by Inventor Terry A. Lappin

Terry A. Lappin 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: 4182777
    Abstract: Protein containing food products are prepared by a process in which yeast is codried with whey. The codried yeast-whey food is suitable for human foods. Preparations containing yeast-whey product do not have a yeast character or flavor in some food applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1980
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventors: Elmer J. Saunders, Terry A. Lappin
  • Patent number: 4019962
    Abstract: Improved apparatus for the continuous aseptic growth of single-cell protein materials, employing an aqueous ethanolic substrate fortified with nutrient elements, preferably under oxygen limited conditions. The fermentation is conducted under conditions which afford effective means of attaining high rates of oxygen transfer and heat removal coupled with intense agitation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1977
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventors: Richard L. Allen, Benny M. Benjamin, Terry A. Lappin, John A. Ridgway, Jr., Elmer J. Saunders