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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5585131 | Dietary fiber compositions for use in foods A cereal or grain hydrolysate-containing composition which is derived from the enzymatic, e.g., amylase, hydrolysis of cereal or grain in combination with a hydrocolloid, preferably carrageenan or a blend of xanthan gum and locust bean gum, can be effecti... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5567788 | Liquid resin-forming composition and two-package system for providing the composition A liquid resin-forming composition contains a polyether-ene such as a polyallyl glycidyl ether, a free radical-polymerizable monomer such as an acrylate ester, a free radical initiator such as an organic peroxide and/or an organic hydroperoxide and a prom... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5566959 | Unitary molded single blade ski-sled A single runner ski-sled is provided wherein the main structure is adapted for one piece molding techniques with sufficient strength for effective use. The runner is designed to be rigid. The device of the invention also includes a seat attachment structu... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5530160 | Process for the preparation of L-aspartic acid from ammonium aspartate Process for the preparation of L-aspartic acid by treatment of ammonium aspartate using an alcoholic (preferably methanolic or ethanolic) fumaric acid solution according to an added fumaric acid/ammonium aspartate present molar ratio of the order of 0.05 ... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5441072 | Fuel additive metering system A fuel additive system is disclosed which comprises a sensing device for determining the flow rate of fuel into the system and for generating a signal in dependence upon the fuel flow rate, a control system for conditioning the signal to produce a proport... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5409574 | Propoxylated fatty amine ethoxylate surfactants as glass fiber dispersants for the manufacture of uniform glass fiber mats In accordance with the present invention, there is provided herein improved glass fiber dispersions for making uniform glass fiber mats by the wet-laid process. The well dispersed glass fiber compositions of this invention usually are prepared by mixing c... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5407536 | Amphoteric surfactants as glass fiber dispersants for the manufacture of uniform glass fiber mats In accordance with the present invention, there is provided herein improved glass fiber dispersions for making uniform glass fiber mats by the wet-laid process. The well dispersed glass fiber compositions of this invention usually are prepared by mixing c... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5380542 | Dietary fiber compositions for use in foods A cereal or grain hydrolysate-containing composition which is derived from the enzymatic, e.g., amylase, hydrolysis of cereal or grain in combination with a hydrocolloid, preferably carrageenan or a blend of xanthan gum and locust bean gum, can be effecti... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5300665 | Process for preparing fatty acid esters and amides of sulfonic acid salts Fatty acid esters of hydroxyalkylsulfonates and fatty acid amides of aminoalkylsulfonates are prepared by heating an excess of the fatty acids with the sulfonate until the water of condensation is removed. The excess fatty acid is removed by distillation ... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5294456 | Dietary fiber compositions for use in comminuted meats A cereal hydrolysate containing composition which is derived from the amylase hydrolysis of cereal in combination with a hydrocolloid, preferably carrageenan or a blend of xanthan gum and locust bean gum, can be effectively used as a fat mimic in preparin... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5294457 | Thermo-irreversible gel particles for use in foods A thermo-irreversible gel composition prepared from a soluble dietary fiber which is derived from the amylase hydrolysis of cereal and a hydrocolloid, preferably carrageenan or a blend of xanthan gum and locust bean gum can be effectively used as a fat mi... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5281534 | Process for hydrolyzing stereoisomer esters of trans chrysanthemic acid using liver enzymes derived from horse, rabbit, pigeon or cat Chrysanthemic acid esters can be geometrically separated into its cis- and trans- isomers as well as resolved into enantiomers by hydrolysis using liver enzymes, particularly from sheep, goat, bovine, dog, chicken, mouse, calf, horse, pigeon, rabbit, cat,... | 01/25/1994 |
| 5066441 | Process for compacting a calcium phosphate composition A process for treating calcium phosphate fine particles which includes the step of compacting the particles under pressure to form a sheet.... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5002610 | Process for making reinforced magnesium phosphate fast-setting cements Improved magnesium phosphate fast-setting cements comprising an effective amount of fiber to increase the impact strength of the cement. These fibers include glass, metal, organic and mixtures thereof.... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4999066 | Process for bonding tiles to substrate using magnesium phosphate comprising activator prepared by mixing inert porous material with liquid P2 O5 material A fast-setting magnesium phosphate one-component adhesive/grout is used to bond tiles, e.g. ceramic tiles, to a substrate, e.g. sheet-rock. The grout comprises an activator prepared by e.g., mixing diatomaceous earth with at least a sufficient amount of a... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4990188 | Anti-slip composition The coefficient of friction between floors and shoes, particularly in food plants, can be increased by applying thereto, an anti-slip composition comprising sodium bicarbonate and an abrasive, preferably calcium carbonate. Food grade compositions can be p... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4988489 | Recovery of phosphorus values from waste phosphoric acid liquors The phosphorus values from waste phosphoric acid containing organic contaminents such as wastes obtained in the manufacture of quinacridone pigments can be recovered in purified form by hydrolyzing phosphate esters, removing any formed alcohol, dissociati... | 01/29/1991 |
| 4961912 | Passivation of elemental phosphorus contained in waste ponds Elemental phosphorus contained in waste ponds can be appropriately passivated to render them substantially less pyrophoric by bringing the elemental phosphorus-containing wastes into contact with an oxygen-containing gas. Substantially pure oxygen can be ... | 10/09/1990 |
| 4954450 | Method for controlling the concurrent growth of two or more lactic acid producing bacteria Disclosed is a method of growing a mixture of two or more species of lactic acid producing bacteria whose growth rates are differently affected by the pH of the nutrient growth medium. The method involves maintaining the pH of the medium at a low level wh... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4937092 | Increased shelf life for refrigerated fish Fish fillets, particularly those from high fat fish, can be storage stabilized and yield stabilized by means of a composition containing an alkali metal tripolyphosphate hydrated with lemon juice solids, an alkali metal acid pyrophosphate and an alkali me... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4931097 | Process for preparing activators for fast-setting cements A particulate solid activator comprising a porous material containing absorbed ammonium phosphate can be prepared by a process which comprises: heating a slurry of the porous material and an ammonium phosphate solution; and then spray drying the slurry to... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4874593 | Conversion of pyrophoric P4 -containing material to P2 O5 material A process for treating a pyrophoric P4 -containing material to convert it to a substantially non-pyrophoric P2 O5 material is described. The process comprises supplying streams of fluid P4 -containing material a... | 10/17/1989 |
| 4828823 | Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate for fluoride dentifrice compositions The monofluorophosphate compatibility of dicalcium phosphate dihydrate can be improved in processes in which a slaked lime slurry is reacted with phosphoric acid to form a monocalcium phosphate solution to which is added magnesium oxide, additional lime s... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4824649 | High viscosity potassium metaphosphate An improved process for preparing potassium metaphosphate is provided which comprises reacting potassium ions, preferably from the carbonate or bicarbonate, with phosphare ions in an amount sufficient to provide a K/P molar ratio ranging from about 0.85 t... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4820325 | Treatment of toxicant-impregnated filter cake A filter cake formed of a glass precursor material and impregnated with a normally leachable toxicant can be heated, preferably with at least one other glass precursor material, at a sufficiently high temperature to form a molten composition which solidif... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4814151 | Soda ash manufacture An improved process for the manufacture of soda ash from trona by the sodium carbonate monohydrate method utilizing an activated carbon treatment of evaporator fines bleed.... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4806165 | Preparation of activators for fast-setting cements A particulate solid activator comprising a porous material containing absorbed P2 O5 values can be prepared by a process which comprises spray drying a slurry of a liquid P2 O5 material and the porous material t... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4788070 | Process for acidifying ground meats Meats having the necessary low-interior-acid level for acid foods and which are more natural, better tasting, and have a better texture than that presently obtained using the encapsulated-acid process can be prepared by a process including the steps of sa... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4766250 | Racemization catalyst for amino acids There is disclosed a process for the racemization of amino acids and derivatives thereof. The racemization process of the present invention uses an aromatic aldehyde-containing polymer made from the reaction of a hydroxyaromatic aldehyde with a chlorometh... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4743452 | Method for producing frozen yeast-leavened dough A frozen dough can be prepared by formulating the frozen dough with a hydrocolloid and a fermentation aid. The dough is prepared by conventional methods and frozen before proofing. Upon removal from the freezer the dough can be thaw-proofed in an oven and... | 05/10/1988 |
| 4741917 | Alkali metal acid pyrophosphate leavening acid compositions and methods for producing the same The rate of reaction of alkali metal acid pyrophosphate leavening acids can be stabilized significantly while still providing a leavening system which will proof by blending the alkali metal pyrophosphate with an oxide or hydroxide of magnesium. The leave... | 05/03/1988 |
| 4740380 | Calcium fortified acid beverages A clear, calcium-fortified aqueous acidic beverage is provided which can contain large amounts of dietary calcium while remaining clear and storage stable even during pasteurization and refrigeration. The beverage can comprise a clear aqueous solution of ... | 04/26/1988 |
| 4724265 | Process for preparing liquid triaryl thiophosphate mixtures Liquid mixed triaryl thiophosphate mixtures can be prepared by forming a mixture of phenol and substituted phenols, forming a phosphite from that mixture and sulfurizing the phosphite, washing the thiophosphate with aqueous base, and drying the so washed ... | 02/09/1988 |
| 4713470 | Racemization of amino acids There is disclosed a process for the racemization of amino acids and derivatives thereof. The racemization process of the present invention uses an aromatic aldehyde-containing polymer made from the reaction of a hydroxy-aromatic aldehyde with a chloromet... | 12/15/1987 |
| 4707361 | Granular anhydrous dicalcium phosphate compositions suitable for direct compression tableting A granular anhydrous dicalcium phosphate having a particle of a size sufficient for direct compression tablets and a surface area of greater than 5 meters2 /gram can be direct compression tableted. This product can be prepared by dehydrating gr... | 11/17/1987 |
| 4684735 | Promotion of raney nickel hydrogenation catalyst There is disclosed a number of processes for the promotion of the Raney Nickel catalyzed hydrogenation of carbon-carbon double bonds. (a) One process uses tertiary amines to promote the Raney Nickel catalyzed hydrogenation. (b) Another process uses acetyl... | 08/04/1987 |
| 4675188 | Granular anhydrous dicalcium phosphate compositions suitable for direct compression tableting A granular directly compressible anhydrous dicalcium phosphate having a particle size sufficient for efficient direct compression tableting, preferably at least 90 percent greater than 44 microns, a dentin abrasion value of less than 150 and a surface are... | 06/23/1987 |
| 4670277 | Increased shelf-life for refrigerated fish Fish fillets can be storage stabilized and yield stabilized by means of a composition containing an alkali metal hexametaphosphate, an alkali metal acid pyrophosphate and an alkali metal sorbate at sorbate levels significantly less than required by prior ... | 06/02/1987 |
| 4668628 | Resolution of racemic mixtures of aliphatic acid esters Racemic mixtures of partially water-soluble esters defined by the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R1 represent hydrogen and C1 -C4 alkyl; R2 represents C1 -C4 alkyl and X represents halogen, alip... | 05/26/1987 |
| 4665243 | Process for preparing vinyl chloride monomer The energy requirements for preparing vinyl chloride monomer can be reduced by a process which includes the steps of purifying by distillation ethylene dichloride, compressing the ethylene dichloride vapor from the distillation column to a temperature and... | 05/12/1987 |
