Edible Oil Processing from a Patent Perspective

by Dijkstra, Albert J.

• ISBN13: 9781461433507
• ISBN10: 1461433509
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-09-26
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

Patent literature has always been a mine of information, but until recently, it was difficult to access. Now, with the Internet, access to all patent documents is almost instantaneous and free. In fact, patent literature has become more accessible than journal articles. However, interpreting the technical information provided by the patent literature requires a certain skill and this monograph aims to provide that skill by explaining patent jargon and providing background information on patenting. To make the explanations less abstract, patents dealing with edible oil processing are used to explain various aspects of patenting. This means that recent developments in edible oil processing can be reviewed at the same time. To make the explanations less impersonal, some have been larded with personal remarks and experience. Accordingly, this monograph is intended for scientists and engineers dealing with edible oils and fats who want to extend their sources of technical information. Hopefully, it will inspire them to innovate, help them to avoid duplication, and provide them with some amusement.