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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8080680 | Canola oil from hybrid varieties Canola oils from hybrid Brassica varieties and methods for producing hybrid Brassica varieties are described. The hybrid seeds have a low, mid, or high oleic acid content and a low linolenic acid content. ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7977498 | Reduction of sterols and other compounds from oils A process for the removal of sterols, specifically cholesterol, from a triglyceride oil, preferably a marine triglyceride oil, said process comprising contacting an oil with an absorbent, specifically TRIS YL™, clay or a mixture thereof, heating the mixture to 100... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7915435 | Alkyl-capped alkoxylated esters and compositions comprising same Process of making alkyl-capped alkoxylated esters. More specifically, a process of making alkyl-capped alkoxylated esters that are comprised substantially of triethylene alkoxy ester and substantially free from ethylene glycol monoalkoxy monoester and diethylene gly... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7910759 | Synthesis of alkyl-capped alkoxylated esters useful as suds-controlling surfactants Alkyl-capped alkoxylated ester compounds of the formula wherein R1 is ethyl or butyl, R2 is linear or branched C16 to C18 hydrocarbon and x is greater than 3 to an n of 10.5 which... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7863472 | Process for producing refined avocado oil rich in triglycerides, and oil obtainable by said process The present invention concerns a process for producing refined avocado oil rich in triglycerides. The invention also pertains to refined avocado oil rich in triglycerides obtainable by said process. Advantageously, the refined avocado oil of the invention contains a... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7807849 | Synthesis of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids by recombinant cells The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells ... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7737289 | Process for enriching polyunsaturated fatty acids A process for enriching and separating polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) acyl groups in a fatty acid mixture, which mixture contains other non-PUFA fatty acid acyl groups, is disclosed. ... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7687649 | Polyglycerol, polyglycerol/fatty acid ester, and processes for producing these The present invention relates to a polyglycerol significantly reduced in content of a polyglycerol having a cyclic structure formed by removal of a water molecule from a polyglycerol molecule, and to a fatty acid ester of a polyglycerol having excellent surface acti... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7667062 | Fatty acid containing compounds and methods of using same A novel series of compositions with aqueous chemicals decontamination activity and their uses is described. The preparation of esters of fatty acids with polyols that contain lactic acid is also described. These novel compositions release hydroxy acid and fatty acid... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7629479 | Polyglycerol fatty acid ester and composition containing same A polyglycerol fatty acid ester formed by esterifying a polyglycerol and a fatty acid, wherein the polyglycerol has a hydroxyl value of 1200 or less and primary hydroxyl groups in an amount of 50% or more of the total hydroxyl groups, and an emulsified or solubilize... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7619105 | Modified cottonseed oil The present invention provides novel gene constructs and methods for the production of transgenic cotton plants that produce oils having a range of desirable attributes, including improved oil quality, and modified fatty acid composition. ... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7544824 | Shea butter alkoxylates Novel alkoxylates prepared by the reaction of mild-processed shea butter (MPSB) with ethylene oxide, propylene oxide or mixtures thereof. These compounds are useful as cosmetic and personal care ingredients, allowing for the delivery of highly desirable active ingre... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7498455 | Plant oils with altered oleic acid content By this invention, methods to produce oleic fatty acids in plant seed oils are provided. The methods of the present invention generally involve the suppression of a host plant cells endogenous β-ketoacyl-ACP synthase I protein. Also described in the instant inventi... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7470802 | Micelle assemblies The invention encompasses micelle assemblies, compositions having micelle assemblies, and methods for preparing micelle assemblies and compositions thereof. Also, the invention encompasses compounds of the formula: A-X-Y-Z-R1 wherein A is a carboxy group ... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7462730 | Branched ester composition A branched ester composition obtainable by the reaction of a carboxylic acid with a branched alcohol composition under esterification reaction conditions wherein the branched alcohol composition has from about 8 to about 36 carbon atoms and an average number of bran... | 12/09/2008 |
| RE40546 | 1,3-Propane diol esters and ethers and methods for their use in drug delivery The invention relates to compounds of formula: wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of fatty acid acyl groups of 12 to 30 carbon atoms and fatty alcohol groups of 12 to 30 carbon atoms, and wherein R2 ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7435839 | High oleic high stearic plants, seads and oils The invention relates to plant seeds that contain an oil having an oleic acid content of more than 40 wt % and a stearic acid content of more than 12 wt % based on the total fatty acid content of said oil, and wherein a maximum of 10 wt % of the fatty acid groups in... | 10/14/2008 |
| RE40480 | 1,3-Propane diol esters and ethers and methods for their use in drug delivery The invention relates to compounds of formula: wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of fatty acid acyl groups of 12 to 30 carbon atoms and fatty alcohol groups of 12 to 30 carbon atoms, and wherein R2 ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7351558 | Solventless extraction process The present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms without using organic solvent as an extraction solvent. In particular, the present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms by lysing cells and removing wa... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7314945 | Creatine-fatty acids The present invention describes compounds produced from a creatine molecule and a fatty acid molecule. The compounds being in the form of creatine-fatty acid compounds being bound by an anhydride linkage, or mixtures thereof made by reacting creatine or derivatives ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7252779 | Transesterification composition of fatty acid esters, and uses thereof This invention is a composition that includes a transesterified fatty acid ester resulting from the reaction of a fatty acid ester, in the presence of an acid, with a hydroxyl-containing compound. The fatty acid esters of the invention are selected from those with a... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7227031 | Prevention of neutrophil recruitment Aspirin (ASA) triggers a switch in the biosynthesis of lipid mediators, inhibiting prostanoid production and initiating 15-epi-lipoxin generation, through the acetylation of cyclooxygenase II. ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7220710 | Carbohydrate esters for using as lubricants The present invention relates to compositions which comprise mixtures of open-chain and cyclic molecules of the sugar alcohols D-sorbitol and D-mannitol which have been esterified with at least one carboxylic acid, processes for preparing these compositions and the ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7217424 | Compositions containing esters of aromatic alkoxylated alcohols and fatty carboxylic acids A personal care or cosmetic product composition that includes from about 0.1% to about 99% of at least one ester of alkoxylated aromatic alcohol and fatty carboxylic acid, and from about 0.1% to 60% of at least one functional ingredient is provided. The functional i... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7179938 | Process for the preparation of methionine The invention relates to a process for the preparation of methionine of high bulk density, in which a mixture which comprises a compound which has a foaming action and a compound which influences the crystallization is added to the hydrolysis solution, and to the mi... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7166491 | Thermoplastic fluxing underfill composition and method A flip chip having solder bumps and an underfill that is thermoplastic and fluxing, as well as methods for making such a device. The resulting device is well suited for a simple one-step application to a printed circuit board, thereby simplifying flip chip manufactu... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160569 | Acidic oil-in-water type emulsified compositions Provided is an acidic oil-in-water type emulsified composition, containing an oil or fat having a diglyceride content of 30 wt. % or greater an egg yolk, and a water soluble soybean polysaccharide. The acidic oil-in-water type emulsified composition of the pr... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7157496 | Prophylactic agent of hypertension containing a conjugated fatty acid as an effective ingredient and the use thereof The objects of this invention are to prevent or ameliorate hypertension to improve physical constitution and finally to provide feeds, drinks, foods, health food supplements and pharmaceuticals which may be led to the prophylaxis or amelioration of life style relate... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7157110 | Fat compositions Fat compositions that contain a vegetable oil and a plant-derived wax component are described. Food and cosmetic products containing such fat compositions also are described. ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7128766 | Triacylglycerol based wax compositions Wax compositions that have a high triacylglycerol content are provided. The wax compositions can be used to produce candle and are particularly useful in the production of container candles. The wax compositions commonly have a melting point of about 50° C. to 57°... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125950 | Polyol fatty acid polyesters process and polyurethanes therefrom A solvent-free process for making a polyol fatty acid polyester composition useful for preparation of polyurethanes is described. These compositions are preferably made by reaction of a natural oil (from plant or animal) with a multi-functional hydroxyl compound der... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7119118 | Highly purified ethyl EPA and other EPA derivatives for treatment of huntington's disease A pharmaceutical preparation comprising EPA in an appropriately assimilable form where of all the fatty acids present in the preparation at least 90%, and preferably at least 95%, is in the form of EPA and where less than 5%, and preferably less than 3%, is in the f... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7101584 | Micro-molecular hyper-saturation of conventional cooking oils for high altitude and confined space applications The instant invention is directed toward a process of Micro-Molecular Hyper-Saturation or Microsaturation, which results in transforming common, whole, Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) rich cooking oils into a product exhibiting increased shelf life wile simultaneously el... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7091369 | Synthesis of polyconjugated fatty acids The present invention relates to fatty acids. In particular, the present invention provides polyconjugated fatty acids, and methods of their synthesis and their use. ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7078054 | Soft gelatin capsule manufacture Soft gelatin capsules having a capsule shell comprising gelatin, plasticizers and, if desired or required, further auxiliary agents, and a capsule filling containing a solvent including a migrateable solvent such as 1,2-propyleneglycol as a solvent in the capsule fi... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7041840 | Antioxidant triacylglycerols and lipid compositions A lipid composition includes triacylglycerols that include unsaturated fatty acids such as alpha linolenic acid and antioxidant moeities such as pyruvic acid. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7041328 | Acid oil-in-water emulsified composition Described is an acid oil-in-water emulsified composition comprising an oil phase having a diglycerides content of 30 wt. % or greater and a yolk, wherein a ratio of lysophospholipids to the whole phospholipids is at least 15% in terms of a phosphorus amount. The com... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7037549 | Oil and fat compositions having antifoaming effect An oil and fat composition exhibiting an antifoaming effect, which comprises: (i) at least 50% by mass of triglycerides comprising fatty acids, wherein the fatty acids comprise fatty acids having 6 to 12 carbon atoms and fatty acids having 14 to 22 carbon atoms in a... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7009064 | Sunflower seeds and oil having a high stearic acid content The invention relates to a sunflower seed, comprising a sunflower oil having an increased stearic acid content as compared to wild type seeds, obtainable by treating parent seeds with a mutagenic agent during a period of time and in a concentration sufficient to ind... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6991836 | Food casing release coating comprising polyglyceryl esters A food casing having an internal surface coating of a dried aqueous emulsion including at least one polyglyceryl ester. The polyglyceryl ester in the coating covers the internal surface of the food casing in an amount of from about 200 to about 1200 mg per square me... | 01/31/2006 |
