James A Mcclain

Author:

James L. McClain

ISBN #:

0300027362

Author:

James L. McClain

ISBN #:

0393041565

Author:

James L. McClain

ISBN #:

0801429870

Author:

James L. McClain

ISBN #:

0801436303

US Patent:

6617447, Sep 9, 2003

Filed:

Nov 8, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/986396

Inventors:

Tanja Gnad - Davenport IA
James McClain - Davenport IA

Assignee:

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company - Decatur IL

International Classification:

C08B 3118

US Classification:

536105, 536102, 536124, 5361231, 423473, 127 71

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a method of starch production using continuous oxidation. This method allows for the starting material to contain variable amounts of non-starch products, which is common in large-scale processes. This method produces consistently oxidized starch products that exhibit a reduced tendency to form amylose crystals. Using this continuous reactor with multiple stages, it is possible to produce oxidized starch at any given viscosity.

US Patent:

7605254, Oct 20, 2009

Filed:

Feb 19, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/782215

Inventors:

James A. McClain - Davenport IA, US

Assignee:

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company - Decatur IL

International Classification:

C08B 30/00

US Classification:

536102

Abstract:

This invention relates to the production of resistant starch. Preferably, this invention relates to the production of resistant starch comprising selecting a reaction temperature, acidifying unmodified starch to a pH, wherein the pH is optimum to convert the unmodified starch to resistant starch when at the reaction temperature, heating the acidified unmodified starch to about the reaction temperature, and maintaining the acidified unmodified starch close to about the reaction temperature until the maximum yield of resistant starch has been obtained while maintaining a whiteness level between about 65 and about 100.

US Patent:

7744944, Jun 29, 2010

Filed:

Oct 6, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/959792

Inventors:

Thomas P. Binder - Decatur IL, US
James A. McClain - Bettendorf IA, US

Assignee:

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company - Decatur IL

International Classification:

C08B 30/00

US Classification:

426661, 536102

Abstract:

A method for the production of resistant starch comprising acidifying unmodified starch to an optimal pH with an acid-alcohol mixture to convert the unmodified starch to resistant starch when at a reaction temperature, heating the acidified unmodified starch to about the reaction temperature, and maintaining the acidified unmodified starch close to about the reaction temperature until the resistant starch has been obtained while maintaining a whiteness level within a predetermined range. Resistant starches and food products manufactured therefrom are also disclosed.

US Patent:

63226324, Nov 27, 2001

Filed:

Feb 18, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/506746

Inventors:

James A. McClain - Davenport IA

Assignee:

Archer-Daniels-Midland Corporation - Decatur IL

International Classification:

C08B 3118

US Classification:

127 71

Abstract:

The present invention fulfills, in an efficient, cost effective manner, the need for a starch which has a reduced tendency to form amylose crystals after cooking by providing a method using high levels of caustic materials during a reaction of oxidant with uncooked starch granules.

US Patent:

20150307632, Oct 29, 2015

Filed:

Jan 2, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/653464

Inventors:

- Decatur IL, US
James McClain - Bettendorf IA, US

International Classification:

C08B 31/00
C09K 8/62
E04B 9/04
C04B 24/38

Abstract:

Described herein is an ethoxylated starch crosslinked with a cross linking agent having surprisingly high viscosity in water. The ethoxlylated crosslinked starch described has a degree of ethoxy substitution from 1% to 3% and the crosslinking agent is from 0.02% to 0.05% of the weight of starch. Within this narrow range of values, a 7% wt/wt aqueous solution of the crosslinked ethoxylated starch exhibits a viscosity of at least 1600 cps at 95 C. This ethoxlylated crosslinked starch is particularly useful in the formation of ceiling tiles with stucco, borax and steel wool, and should be useful in enhancing the viscosity of hydraulic fracturing fluids.