Patents by Inventor Zahid Mozaffar

Zahid Mozaffar 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).

  • Publication number: 20200178577
    Abstract: A process for preparing a galacto-oligosaccharide product comprises exposing a permeate composition to one or more enzymes that convert one or more compounds in the permeate composition to one or more galacto-oligosaccharide compounds to provide a galacto-oligosaccharide solution, wherein at least about 10% of total sugar, by weight, in the galacto-oligosaccharide solution is in the form of the one or more galacto-oligosaccharide compounds, and concentrating at least a portion of the galacto-oligosaccharide solution to provide a galacto-oligosaccharide syrup. In an example, a galacto-oligosaccharide product, for example made by the process, comprises a dry or substantially dry powder including one or more dried compounds from a permeate composition and at least 20% by weight of one or more galacto-oligosaccharides, wherein the powder is free or substantially free from a drying agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Zahid Mozaffar, Mark E. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20180007937
    Abstract: A process for preparing a galacto-oligosaccharide product comprises exposing a permeate composition to one or more enzymes that convert one or more compounds in the permeate composition to one or more galacto-oligosaccharide compounds to provide a galacto-oligosaccharide solution, wherein at least about 10% of total sugar, by weight, in the galacto-oligosaccharide solution is in the form of the one or more galacto-oligosaccharide compounds, and concentrating at least a portion of the galacto-oligosaccharide solution to provide a galacto-oligosaccharide syrup. In an example, a galacto-oligosaccharide product, for example made by the process, comprises a dry or substantially dry powder including one or more dried compounds from a permeate composition and at least 20% by weight of one or more galacto-oligosaccharides, wherein the powder is free or substantially free from a drying agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Zahid Mozaffar, Mark E. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20060228462
    Abstract: Processes for producing soy protein isolate compositions having improved functionality are disclosed. Specifically, the processes comprise modifying a precipitated soy protein curd with a modifying agent selected from the group consisting of transglutaminase, sodium hypochlorite, a sucrose ester, a fatty acid, a lecithin and combinations thereof. The soy protein isolate compositions are suitable for use in meat and meat products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventor: Zahid Mozaffar
  • Publication number: 20060228463
    Abstract: Soy protein isolate compositions having improved functionality and processes for their manufacture are disclosed. Specifically, the soy protein isolate compositions comprise a precipitated soy protein curd and a modifying agent selected from the group consisting of transglutaminase, a sucrose ester, a fatty acid, a lecithin, and combinations thereof. The soy protein isolate compositions are suitable for use in meat and meat products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventor: Zahid Mozaffar
  • Publication number: 20060121176
    Abstract: Soy protein-containing compositions having an improved functionality and processes for their manufacture are disclosed. Specifically, the soy protein-containing compositions comprise a precipitated soy protein curd and lecithin. The soy protein-containing compositions are suitable for use in meat and meat products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventor: Zahid Mozaffar
  • Publication number: 20060073250
    Abstract: Relatively low molecular weight components which contribute undesirable flavor, odor, appearance, and/or functionality to soy protein materials may be removed, in accordance with the present invention, by treating the materials with an adsorptive resin selective for the relatively low molecular weight components in a contact vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Zahid Mozaffar, Anthony Irwin
  • Publication number: 20060062889
    Abstract: The present invention relates to soy protein-containing compositions having improved flavor, odor, appearance, and/or functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: Smith Houston, Zahid Mozaffar, Theodore Busch, Scott Ruppe
  • Patent number: 6096870
    Abstract: The present invention is related to the separation of whey proteins, particularly the sequential separation of whey proteins into separate fractions through the use of chromatography. The present invention further provides methods and compositions for the sequential separation of whey proteins, as well as their use in various products. The present invention also provides methods and compositions for the cleaning of chromatography resins used in the separation of whey proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: Sepragen Corporation
    Inventors: Zahid Mozaffar, Salah H. Ahmed, Vinit Saxena, Quirinus Ronnie Miranda
  • Patent number: 6045842
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and materials for use in processing citrus products, and more particularly, the debittering and/or deacidifying of juices. In one preferred embodiment, the citrus juice debittered and/or deacidified by the present invention is grapefruit, while in an alternative embodiment, the citrus juice debittered and/or deacidified is orange juice. The methods allow for high flow rates which, in turn offer advantages associated with permitting high throughput of juice to be treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Sepragen Corporation
    Inventors: Zahid Mozaffar, Quirinus Ronnie Miranda, Vinit Saxena
  • Patent number: 5817354
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and materials for use in processing citrus products, and more particularly, the debittering of juices. In particular, the present invention is suited to the debittering of citrus juices. In one preferred embodiment, the citrus juice debittered by the present invention is grapefruit or orange juice. The methods allow for high flow rates which, in turn offer advantages associated with permitting high throughput of juice to be treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Sepragen Corporation
    Inventors: Zahid Mozaffar, Quirinus Ronnie Miranda, Vinit Saxena
  • Patent number: 5756680
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for the sequential separation of whey proteins using radial-flow chromatography. Different buffer systems adjusted to suitable pH and ionic strength are utilized in the separation process. The method separates at least five different proteins from whey. Infant feeding formulas, and other food formulations are also disclosed incorporating therein in different proportions various proteins separated from the whey.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Sepragen Corporation
    Inventors: Salah H. Ahmed, Vinit Saxena, Zahid Mozaffar, Quirinus R. Miranda