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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7867538 | Processes of improving the quality of oil and products produced therefrom Oil of improved quality is produced by treating the oil with an active substance capable of reducing the anisidine value of the oil. Food products comprising the oil of improved quality are also disclosed. ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7435256 | Method and apparatus for controlled delivery of active substance The invention relates to a method and device for coating a device with time-release drugs by providing a plurality of micro coated pellets having different release rates on the surface of the medical device structure, e.g., a stent. Organizing the micro pellets with... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7374787 | Stabilized, aqueous silicon dioxide dispersion An aqueous dispersion, having a silicon dioxide powder having a silicon dioxide content of 10 to 60 wt.%, wherein the aqueous dispersion is stable in the pH range of 2 to 6, the aqueous dispersion additionally contains at least one compound, which is at least partia... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7316825 | Filter aid used in alluviation A filter aid for use in connection with the filtration of liquids is provided. In particular, a filter useful in connection with the filtration of beer is provided. In addition, a method of filtering liquids is provided. According to the method, a filter aid compris... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7229655 | Composition of, and process for using, silica xerogel for beer stabilization A silica xerogel, a process for making it, and a process for using it to reduce chill haze in beer includes incorporation in the xerogel of one or more alkali metals, optionally in combination with one or more alkaline earth metals. The pH of the xerogel is between ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7157603 | Method for the separation of oligomeric N-substituted (meth)acrylamide compounds and conjugates thereof which are reversibly thermally precipitating The method of separating reversibly thermally precipitable oligomeric N-substituted (meth)acrylamides and conjugates thereof from aqueous solution includes thermally precipitating the oligomeric N-substituted (meth)acrylamides and the conjugates thereof from an aque... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153534 | Premix composition for clarifying beer A premix composition for clarifying beverages like beer includes, by weight, (a) about 40 to 90%, preferably 60–85%, of silica xerogel having less than 10% water therein, preferably 5% or less, and a particle size, as defined by its mean volume average diameter MV... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7008652 | Method for production of a flavorless malt base A flavorless, odorless and colorless malt base is produced by preheating a malt base derived from malt grains in aqueous solution in the presence of an activated charcoal absorbent to remove proteins from the mixture before or after fermenting the mixture in the pre... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6986911 | Filter aid used in alluviation A filter aid for use in connection with the filtration of liquids is provided. In particular, a filter useful in connection with the filtration of beer is provided. In addition, a method of filtering liquids is provided. According to the method, a filter aid compris... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6949251 | Porous β-tricalcium phosphate granules for regeneration of bone tissue A porous β-tricalcium phosphate material for bone implantation is provided. The multiple pores in the porous TCP body are separate discrete voids and are not interconnected. The pore size diameter is in the range of 20-500 μm, preferably 50-125 μm. The porous β-... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6638551 | Methods and compositions for purifying edible oil The invention relates to methods and compositions for removing contaminants from edible cooking oils. Reduction in the accumulation of contaminants such as polar materials, free fatty acids, metals, color bodies, and soaps is achieved by treating the oil ... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6565905 | Silica gel for stabilization treatment of beer, a method of manufacturing the silica gel and a method of the stabilization treatment of beer There is proposed a silica gel for preventing the generation of haze in beer, a method of manufacturing the silica gel and a method of stabilization treatment of beer. The silica gel is provided with a specific surface area of 700-1000 m2 /g, a... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6555151 | Process for making and using a low beverage soluble iron content adsorbent and composition made thereby An adsorbent removes certain undesirable components from beverages, such as beer, and has a low beverage soluble iron (BSI) content. These undesirable components include contaminants which cause chill haze. The adsorbent includes two components, a silica ... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6544574 | Food preparation compositions Disclosed are improved food preparation compositions. The compositions can include an anti-stick agent, a flavor enhancing agent, and an anti-foam agent. The compositions can be used in relatively low levels when preparing food, yet provide improved flavo... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6368648 | Adsorbent filtration system for treating used cooking oil or fat in frying operations A process for treating used cooking oil or fat by passing the used cooking oil or fat from a used cooking oil or fat source to a holding vessel, and contacting the used cooking oil or fat with a predetermined amount of purifying material upon accumulation... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6284293 | Method for generating oxygenated water An apparatus 10 generates oxygenated water having a significantly reduced oxidation reduction potential (ORP). A carbon filter 100 removes particulate impurities from the water as it comes into the apparatus. A water softener 150 removes minerals from the... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6210732 | Cooking oil additive and method of using The composition of the subject invention comprises a mixture of calcium silicate and citric acid and is utilized in a method for extending the useful life of the cooking oil by blending the calcium silicate with the citric acid, introducing the mixture to... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6187355 | Recovery of used frying oils Treatment and recovery of used frying oils uses combinations of adsorbents and antioxidants which provide unexpected improvements in used frying oil adsorptive and other properties, quality and service life such that the recovered frying oil can be reused... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6103004 | Matting agent based on aggregated silica The invention relates to an aggregated silica gel which has been produced from silica gel particles having a particle size of 1 to 20μ, a surface of 200 to 1000 m2 /g and a specific pore volume of 0.4 to 2.5 ml/g and a binding agent selected f... | 08/15/2000 |
| 5925399 | Reduction of chocolate bloom A process for preparing chocolate or a fat containing confectionery material which comprises incorporating from 0.01 to 0.5% by weight of a silicon dioxide into the chocolate or a fat containing confectionery material during its preparation.... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5912037 | Method of removing proteins from beverages using crosslinked tannin/inorganic oxide composites Epoxy-polymerized tannin/inorganic oxide composite particles are obtained by polymerizing the tannin with a polyepoxy crosslinking agent in situ on inorganic oxide particles. The compositions of the invention are capable of achieving the performance of ta... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5885633 | Flavor/supplement enhancing filter and method of forming and using same A filter is formed from a laminate of two sheets having a layer of adsorbent material and a layer of flavor enhancing material in the form of a flavor or supplement layer sandwiched between the sheets. Preferably, the adsorbent layer and the flavor or sup... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5702747 | Process for decaffeinating aqueous caffeine-containing extracts A process is described for decaffeinating caffeine-containing aqueous extracts with which the caffeine is extracted selectively with activated carbon fibers.... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5643624 | Amorphous silicas An amorphous silica has a pore volume in the range of from about 1.6 to about 2.5 cc g-1, a mean pore diameter in the range of from about 8.0 to about 20 nm, a surface area in the range from about 450 to about 1100 m2 g-1 ... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5628910 | Polyamide compositions for removal of polyphenols from liquids Amide-containing polymers characterized by the presence of piperazine amide and/or substituted piperazine amide in the polymer chain are used as adsorbents to remove polyphenolic compounds from liquids. The compositions are especially useful in combinatio... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5622743 | Stabilizing agent for beer A stabilizing agent for beer comprising a particular amorphous silica exhibiting a large negative zeta-potential in the pH region of the beer. The amorphous silica is of the xerogel type and has a specific surface area of from 100 to 600 m2 /g,... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5597600 | Treatment of cooking oils and fats with magnesium silicate and alkali materials A process for treating cooking oil or fat which comprises contacting cooking oil or fat with magnesium silicate and at least one alkali material, such as, for example, calcium hydroxide. The magnesium silicate and at least one alkali material are present ... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5484620 | Method of manufacturing stabilizing and/or filtering aids for use in the processing of liquids, especially beverages With the method of processing liquids, fine to very fine organic and/or inorganic granular particles are used, whereby pursuant to the invention the particles are mixed and compressed together in a first step to form an agglomerate that is heated at least... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5391385 | Method of frying oil treatment using an alumina and amorphous silica composition The treatment of cooking oil with a combination of alumina and amorphous silica is disclosed. This combination, preferably with a silica hydrogel and a hydrated alumina, reduces all contaminants known to degrade the oil without introducing metals or incre... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5348755 | Extension of edible oil lifetime using activated carbons A method and adsorbent for increasing the life of edible oils are disclosed. The present method comprises substantially continuous treatment of edible oil with activated carbon during processes carried out at elevated temperature. The treatment may be by ... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5326579 | Process to remove cholesterol from dairy products The present invention relates to a process for the removal of cholesterol from a processed or un processed dairy product, which process comprises: (a) obtaining a processed or unprocessed dairy product containing cholesterol (b) contacting the dairy produ... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5318790 | Polyol polyester purification Polyol polyesters are purified by a process comprising bleaching with a specific silica gel and/or heat treatment and removal of volatile products by steam deodorization. Any steam deodorization is at reduced temperatures or in admixture with triglyceride... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5308631 | Process of making alcohol-free beer and beer aroma concentrates The process comprises bringing into contact a naturally alcoholic beer with a hydrophobic zeolite, separating the aqueous eluent phase from the adsorbent, thermally desorbing the adsorbed products, recovering the desorbed phase and separating it by distil... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5232724 | Method for stabilizing alcoholic beverages using an aqueous suspension containing amorphous silica Amorphous silica can be prepared in a stable and pumpable suspension, suitable for use in alcoholic beverage stabilisation, by adding a polysaccharide or inorganic gelling agent. Examples of polysaccharides are carboxy methyl celluloses, guar gum and Xant... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5229155 | Process for improving secondary coffee extracts in the production of soluble coffee In a process for deacidifying and improving the flavor of so called secondary extracts obtained in the production of instant coffees, the secondary extracts are pumped over alkaline molecular sieves and are therewith completely or partially liberated from... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5208056 | Process for decaffeinating raw coffee Caffeine is extracted from the raw coffee by means of an aqueous liquid and adsorbed from the latter on an adsorption agent such as activated charcoal. In order for the adsorption agent to absorb as little as possible of other substances that are extracta... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5194279 | Glucoamylase removal using nitrogen-functionalized amorphous precipitated silica An aqueous medium in which glucoamylase is dissolved, is contacted with nitrogen-functionalized amorphous precipitated silica having a pore diameter at the maximum of the volume pore size distribution function of from about 7 to about 100 nanometers, wher... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5149553 | Beer processing and composition A composition that provides improved chillproofing of beer and other beverages is disclosed. The composition comprises a silica gel reacted with a metal, said metal having the capability of being sorbed and desorbed from the silica gel in response to pH a... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5145706 | Method for preparation of plasma powder and product thereof The present invention relates to a method for preparation of plasma powder characterized by catalytic treatment of plasma with colloidal silica and subsequent powdering of the plasma. The plasma powder thus obtained by the present invention is substantial... | 09/08/1992 |
| 5141611 | Removing and recovering plant polyphenols Polyphenolic substances such as food dyes, tannins, fruit juices and wine colorings are removed from a solution by adsorption onto a regeneratable adsorbent polyamide of extended surface and controlled porosity. The surface chemistry of the polyamide may ... | 08/25/1992 |
