Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for reducing oxidative modification of one or more proteins or other cellular constituents involved in muscle cell contraction, for reducing muscle fatigue or for increasing muscle performance.
Abstract: The present invention discloses novel compositions and methods. These compositions and methods may be used to attenuate or reverse the effects of dehydration or other adverse effects of exercise, heat or other activity which causes bodily fluid loss. The novel compositions comprise carbohydrates, electrolytes and water along with flavoring agents.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 7, 2011
Publication date:
October 27, 2011
Applicant:
Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
Inventors:
Robert Murray, Craig A. Horswill, Robert F. Ferraro, Dennis H. Passe, John R. Stofan, IV, Chan T. Du
Abstract: A method for suspending microparticulated water insoluble bioactive compound in a beverage by incorporating solubilized or dispersed microparticulated compound and at least one dispersion stabilizer into a beverage. A composition comprising solubilized or dispersed microparticulated water insoluble bioactive compound and a dispersion stabilizer agent.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 28, 2011
Publication date:
September 15, 2011
Applicant:
STOKELY-VAN CAMP, INC.
Inventors:
Naijie Zhang, Vincent E.A. Rinaldi, Peter S. Given, JR.
Abstract: The present invention discloses novel compositions and methods. These compositions and methods may be used to attenuate or reverse the effects of dehydration or other adverse effects of exercise, heat or other activity which causes bodily fluid loss. The novel compositions comprise carbohydrates, electrolytes and water along with flavoring agents.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 19, 2008
Date of Patent:
August 9, 2011
Assignee:
Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
Inventors:
Robert Murray, Craig A. Horswill, Robert F. Ferraro, Dennis H. Passe, John R. Stofan, IV, Chan T. Du
Abstract: A plug-type closure for use with internally threaded containers. The container includes a container body and a neck defining an internal thread. The closure includes a cap body having an annular wall extending outwardly from the cap body, configured to shroud the neck of the container. The closure further includes a generally cylindrical plug body operatively attached to and extending outwardly from the cap body. The plug body includes a thread that engages with the corresponding internal thread of the container neck to provide a leak-resistant seal.
Abstract: A protein rehydration/recovery beverage composition is provided, including an aqueous component such as water, hydrolyzed protein, and sodium acid sulfate and at least one other edible acid. The hydrolyzed protein may be hydrolyzed whey and optionally hydrolyzed collagen. In addition, the beverage composition may include at least one carbohydrate, such as sucrose, and one or more non-nutritive sweeteners. A protein rehydration/recovery beverage composition is provided, including an aqueous component, hydrolyzed proteins and an acid blend. The acid blend contains a first acid component including at least one of phosphoric acid and citric acid, and a second acid component including at least one of tartaric acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, gluconic acid, ascorbic acid, and lactic acid. Also, a method for making a protein recovery beverage composition that has a pH of less than about 4.2. The rehydration/recovery beverage is stable and clean tasting, and has a low viscosity.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 15, 2010
Publication date:
June 23, 2011
Applicant:
STOKELY-VAN CAMP, INC.
Inventors:
Liangji Xu, Vincent Rinaldi, Zeinab Ali, Kelly Van Dyke, Andrew Damin
Abstract: Muscle cramps can be reduced or avoided by monitoring the concentration of salt in perspiration to indicate the degree of salt depletion. Based on the degree of salt depletion, a sufficient amount of rehydration beverage is consumed to normalize the salt level.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 31, 2008
Date of Patent:
May 3, 2011
Assignee:
Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
Inventors:
Robert Murray, John R. Stofan, IV, Jeffrey J. Zachwieja, Craig A. Horswill, Myron C. Rapkin, Wayne W. Weber
Abstract: A fluid processing system has a plurality of segments configured to receive flow of a fluid product. Each of the plurality of segments has a line input, a line output, a cleaning input valve, and a cleaning discharge valve. The cleaning input valve connects to the line input and the cleaning discharge valve connects to the line output. A cleaning medium is provided wherein the cleaning medium is injected into a respective cleaning input valve and drained through a respective cleaning discharge valve, such that each segment can be cleaned independently of each other.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 16, 2010
Publication date:
April 14, 2011
Applicant:
STOKELY-VAN CAMP, INC.
Inventors:
Rei-Young Amos Wu, Ashok Shashikant Dhruv, Paul Konopacki, Michael J. Mastio, Richard Schutzenhofer
Abstract: The present invention relates a carrier comprising: (a) a bottom wall; (b) two sidewalls; and (c) a top wall having a first edge that forms an edge of at least one collapsible tab when the tab is uncollapsed and a second edge that forms an edge of at least one other collapsible tab when the tab is uncollapsed, wherein the collapsible tabs are adapted to collapse downward and fold inward and out of the plane of the top wall. The carrier of the present invention provides a grasping and handling feature which eliminates the formation of concentrated stress areas while providing a comfortable grip for the consumer.
Abstract: A flavonoid slurry and a method for preparing a flavonoid slurry comprising the steps of combining water and flavonoid; mixing the water and flavonoid to obtain a flavonoid-water mixture; and homogenizing the mixture to obtain a flavonoid-water slurry.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 10, 2010
Publication date:
February 10, 2011
Applicant:
Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
Inventors:
Vincent E. A. Rinaldi, Craig Hutson, Kevin Evans
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for suspending microparticulated flavonoid in a beverage by incorporating a microparticulated flavonoid and at least one suspension agent into a beverage. A composition comprising microparticulated quercetin and a suspension agent is also disclosed.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 10, 2010
Publication date:
February 10, 2011
Applicant:
Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
Inventors:
Nicole Milsap, Jia Khiun Wee, Vincent E.A. Rinaldi, Craig Hutson, Timothy J. Gallagher, Steven E. Havlik, Zeinab Ali
Abstract: An apparatus for sterile filling of beverage containers has a first module and a second module. The first module rinses and sterilizes empty containers and delivers the sterilized containers to the second module. The second module fills and caps the containers with beverage product at ambient temperature in an active sterilization zone utilizing an e-beam sterilization unit.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 11, 2010
Publication date:
February 3, 2011
Applicant:
STOKELY-VAN CAMP, INC
Inventors:
Michael J. Mastio, Rei-Young Amos Wu, Michael F. McGowan, Subodh K. Raniwala, Gregory Schimmel, James D. Schuman, Steven Havlik, Richard O. Powell
Abstract: Muscle cramps can be reduced or avoided by monitoring the concentration of salt in perspiration to indicate the degree of salt depletion. Based on the degree of salt depletion, a sufficient amount of rehydration beverage is consumed to normalize the salt level.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 1, 2006
Date of Patent:
January 25, 2011
Assignee:
Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
Inventors:
Robert Murray, John R. Stofan, IV, Jeffrey J. Zachwieja, Craig A. Horswill, Myron C. Rapkin, Wayne W. Weber
Abstract: A fluid processing system has a plurality of segments configured to receive flow of a fluid product. Each of the plurality of segments has a line input, a line output, a cleaning input valve, and a cleaning discharge valve. The cleaning input valve connects to the line input and the cleaning discharge valve connects to the line output. A cleaning medium is provided wherein the cleaning medium is injected into a respective cleaning input valve and drained through a respective cleaning discharge valve, such that each segment can be cleaned independently of each other.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 2, 2007
Date of Patent:
January 25, 2011
Assignee:
Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
Inventors:
Rei-Young Amos Wu, Ashok Shashikant Dhruv, Paul Konopacki, Michael J. Mastio, Richard Schutzenhofer
Inventors:
John M. Bretz, Susan L. Colten, Rachel Orland, Jeffrey L. Pattee, Susan Vanderwiel, David Piccioli, Bradley L. Allen, Bryce Rutter, William Scott Portzline