Patents by Inventor Thomas Kock

Thomas Kock 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).

  • Method for production of masa
    Publication number: 20090098265
    Abstract: A method of producing masa which reduces the material and time required, including the amount of water required for processing, the amount of calcium and lime required, energy and space consumption, and processing time. The process preferably includes debranning the corn kernels, collecting the bran, subjecting the debranned corn kernels to a heated alkali solution, and milling the debranned corn kernels. The bran may be sifted and utilized for various products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: SATAKE USA, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Kock, Peter Matthews