Patents by Inventor William Ross Blakemore

William Ross Blakemore 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: 7772211
    Abstract: The methods of the present invention prepare carrageenan products from processed seaweed material having a solids content of less than 25% by weight solids, using shear stress treatment. The carrageenan products comprise at least about 60% by weight of carrageenan and at least about 2% by weight of acid insoluble material. The carrageenan products of the present invention are useful as components in food products, such as, dairy products, meats, and dessert gels as well as non-food products, such as, toothpaste formulations, cosmetics, paints, films and delivery capsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Albert G. Tsai, Linnea K. S. Ledwith, Robert Kopesky, Maurice Gerard Lynch, William Ross Blakemore, Peter J. Riley
  • Patent number: 7189843
    Abstract: The methods of the present invention prepare carrageenan products from processed seaweed material having a solids content of less than 25% by weight solids, using shear stress treatment. The carrageenan products comprise at least about 60% by weight of carrageenan and at least about 2% by weight of acid insoluble material. The carrageenan products of the present invention are useful as components in food products, such as, dairy products, meats, and dessert gels as well as non-food products, such as, toothpaste formulations, cosmetics, paints, films and delivery capsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Albert G. Tsai, Linnea K. S. Ledwith, Robert Kopesky, Maurice Gerard Lynch, William Ross Blakemore, Peter J. Riley
  • Patent number: 7018635
    Abstract: The Methods of the present invention prepare carrageenan products from processed seaweed material using shear stress treatment are disclosed. The carrageenan products comprise at least about 65% by weight of carrageenan and at least about 2% by weight of acid insoluble material. The carrageenan products of the present invention preferably have an onset of hydration below about 40° C. and a color of greater than about 74 *L units. The carrageenan products of the present invention are useful as components in food products, such as, dairy products, meats, and dessert gels as well as non-food products, such as, toothpaste formulations, cosmetics, and paints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Albert G. Tsai, Linnea K. Ledwith, Robert Kopesky, Maurice Gerard Lynch, William Ross Blakemore, Peter J. Riley
  • Publication number: 20040063927
    Abstract: The methods of the present invention prepare carrageenan products from processed seaweed material having a solids content of less than 25% by weight solids, using shear stress treatment. The carrageenan products comprise at least about 60% by weight of carrageenan and at least about 2% by weight of acid insoluble material. The carrageenan products of the present invention are useful as components in food products, such as, dairy products, meats, and dessert gels as well as non-food products, such as, toothpaste formulations, cosmetics, paints, films and delivery capsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Albert G. Tsai, Linnea K.S. Ledwith, Robert Kopesky, Maurice Gerard Lynch, William Ross Blakemore, Peter J. Riley
  • Publication number: 20030161843
    Abstract: The Methods of the present invention prepare carrageenan products from processed seaweed material using shear stress treatment are disclosed. The carrageenan products comprise at least about 65% by weight of carrageenan and at least about 2% by weight of acid insoluble material. The carrageenan products of the present invention preferably have an onset of hydration below about 40*C. and a color of greater than about 74 *L units. The carrageenan products of the present invention are useful as components in food products, such as, dairy products, meats, and dessert gels as well as non-food products, such as, toothpaste formulations, cosmetics, and paints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Albert G. Tsai, Linnea K.S. Ledwith, Robert Kopesky, Maurice Gerard Lynch, William Ross Blakemore, Peter J. Riley
  • Publication number: 20020169310
    Abstract: The Methods of the present invention prepare carrageenan products from processed seaweed material using shear stress treatment are disclosed. The carrageenan products comprise at least about 65% by weight of carrageenan and at least about 2% by weight of acid insoluble material. The carrageenan products of the present invention preferably have an onset of hydration below about 40*C and a color of greater than about 74 *L units. The carrageenan products of the present invention are useful as components in food products, such as, dairy products, meats, and dessert gels as well as non-food products, such as, toothpaste formulations, cosmetics, and paints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Albert G. Tsai, Linnea K.S. Ledwith, Robert Kopesky, Maurice Gerard Lynch, William Ross Blakemore, Peter J. Riley
  • Patent number: 6479649
    Abstract: The Methods of the present invention prepare carrageenan products from processed seaweed material using shear stress treatment are disclosed. The carrageenan products comprise at least about 65% by weight of carrageenan and at least about 2% by weight of acid insoluble material. The carrageenan products of the present invention preferably have an onset of hydration below about 40° C. and a color of greater than about 74 *L units. The carrageenan products of the present invention are useful as components in food products, such as, dairy products, meats, and dessert gels as well as non-food products, such as, toothpaste formulations, cosmetics, and paints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Albert G. Tsai, Linnea K. Ledwith, Robert Kopesky, Maurice Gerard Lynch, William Ross Blakemore, Peter J. Riley