David A Dellinger

US Patent:

7481645, Jan 27, 2009

Filed:

Jun 27, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/608441

Inventors:

Elie Helou, Jr. - Santa Barbara CA, US
David Dellinger - Santa Barbara CA, US
Ryan Kane - Ventura CA, US
Matt Spradlin - Somis CA, US

Assignee:

Biosphere Industries, LLC - Carpinteria CA

International Classification:

A47J 37/06

US Classification:

425210, 425812, 425408, 425420, 426512, 99373

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a method for producing baked goods and a mold apparatus having a cavity in a desired shape for use in said method, the mold apparatus comprising a gap that allows for venting of vapor produced during heating or baking of a mixture in the mold apparatus but does not allow any significant amount of the mixture to escape from the cavity of the mold apparatus via the gaps.

US Patent:

7553363, Jun 30, 2009

Filed:

Aug 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/928602

Inventors:

David Dellinger - Santa Barbara CA, US
Elie Helou, Jr. - Santa Barbara CA, US

Assignee:

Biosphere Industries, LLC - Carpinteria CA

International Classification:

C08L 3/02
C08L 97/02

US Classification:

10616251, 1061261, 1061271, 1061321, 1061331, 1061371, 1061411, 1061451, 1062051, 1062061, 1062091, 1062141, 1062151, 1062161, 10621701, 524 9, 524 21, 524 35, 524 55, 523128

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a composition for use in making a starch-based food or beverage container, the formulation allowing the container to be water resistant for a usable amount of time without the need for coatings or similar. An embodiment of the formulation comprising water, native and pregelatinized starch, an insolubilizing compound, proteins or natural polymeric compounds, fibers, a wax emulsion, and a fiber-sizing agent.

US Patent:

8087921, Jan 3, 2012

Filed:

Dec 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/648129

Inventors:

Elie Helou, Jr. - Santa Barbara CA, US
David Dellinger - Santa Barbara CA, US

Assignee:

Biosphere Holdings Corporation - Carpinteria CA

International Classification:

B29C 47/00

US Classification:

4253761, 425812, 366 75

Abstract:

In one embodiment of the invention a mold system and method of use are provided such that aqueous starch-based compositions and baked goods articles that use the conversion of water to steam may be produced using an extruder that allows the venting of such gases and/or steam. The extruder is vented in such a way as to allow steam to escape, but retain the composition until the exit end.

US Patent:

8152510, Apr 10, 2012

Filed:

Dec 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/340373

Inventors:

Elie Helou, Jr. - Santa Barbara CA, US
David A Dellinger - Santa Barbara CA, US
Ryan M Kane - Ventura CA, US
Matt A Spradlin - Somis CA, US

Assignee:

Biosphere Industries, LLC - Carpinteria CA

International Classification:

A47J 37/06

US Classification:

425210, 425408, 425420, 425512, 425812, 99373

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a method for producing baked goods and a mold apparatus having a cavity in a desired shape for use in said method, the mold apparatus comprising a gap that allows for venting of vapor produced during heating or baking of a mixture in the mold apparatus but does not allow any significant amount of the mixture to escape from the cavity of the mold apparatus via the gaps.

US Patent:

8268417, Sep 18, 2012

Filed:

Jan 20, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/690833

Inventors:

Elie Helou, Jr. - Santa Barbara CA, US
David A. Dellinger - Santa Barbara CA, US
William V. Hickey - Franklin Lakes NJ, US
Neil J. Dunn - Shrewsbury, GB
Dwight W. Schwark - Simpsonville SC, US
Drew V. Speer - Simpsonville SC, US

Assignee:

Biosphere Industries, LLC - Carpinteria CA

International Classification:

B29D 22/00

US Classification:

428 342, 22049501, 2065243, 428 346, 428 356, 428 359

Abstract:

One embodiment of the present invention provides a partly-biodegradable system, which comprises a non-biodegradable portion and a biodegradable portion wherein the non-biodegradable portion is easily separated from the biodegradable portion for disposal of the system. In certain embodiments, the system further comprises a cover layer of non-biodegradable film which adheres to the first non-biodegradable portion to form a sealed compartment for food or drink reservation.

US Patent:

8382888, Feb 26, 2013

Filed:

Nov 21, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/285508

Inventors:

David Dellinger - Santa Barbara CA, US
Elie Helou, Jr. - Santa Barbara CA, US

Assignee:

Biosphere Industries, LLC - Carpinteria CA

International Classification:

C08L 97/02
C08L 3/02

US Classification:

10616251, 1061377, 1061451, 1062161

Abstract:

One embodiment of the present invention is a composition for use in making edible biodegradable containers comprising water, pregelatinized and native starch, a first protein or natural polymeric compound, natural fibers, a wax emulsion, a mold release agent, a flavoring agent, and a coloring agent, wherein the composing consisting essentially of food grade materials.

US Patent:

8501260, Aug 6, 2013

Filed:

Apr 9, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/442663

Inventors:

Elie Helou, Jr. - Santa Barbara CA, US
David A Dellinger - Santa Barbara CA, US
Ryan M Kane - Ventura CA, US
Matt A Spradlin - Somis CA, US

Assignee:

Biosphere Industries, LLC - Carpinteria CA

International Classification:

A21B 3/02
A23P 1/10

US Classification:

426505, 426512, 426520, 99349, 99373, 99439, 425812

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a method for producing baked goods and a mold apparatus having a cavity in a desired shape for use in said method, the mold apparatus comprising a gap that allows for venting of vapor produced during heating or baking of a mixture in the mold apparatus but does not allow any significant amount of the mixture to escape from the cavity of the mold apparatus via the gaps.

US Patent:

8563140, Oct 22, 2013

Filed:

Jan 21, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/691620

Inventors:

David A. Dellinger - Santa Barbara CA, US
Elie Helou, Jr. - Santa Barbara CA, US
Drew V. Speer - Simpsonville SC, US
Dwight W. Schwark - Simpsonville SC, US

Assignee:

Biosphere Industries, LLC - Carpinteria CA

International Classification:

B32B 23/04

US Classification:

428532, 428534, 523128, 524 9, 10616251

Abstract:

Some embodiments of the invention generally relate to a moisture barrier coating that is biodegradable and compostable. Some embodiments also relate to a coating that is dual ovenable. Such coatings may be used to increase moisture resistance and provide non-stick or release characteristics when applied to biodegradable and compostable disposable food packaging and food service items. In some embodiments, a plasticizer, an amide wax and optionally a rosin are added to a cellulose-ester-based coating to increase moisture resistance. In other embodiments, a biodegradable polymer, an amide wax, optionally a plasticizer, and optionally a rosin are added to a cellulose-ester-based coating to drastically increase moisture resistance. In still other embodiments, phospholipids or medium-chain triglycerides or increased levels of amide wax may be added to the either of the embodiments above to provide enhanced release characteristics.