Patents by Inventor Gerhard Merkt

Gerhard Merkt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method for the production of a sweetener salt based on aspartame and acesulfame
    Publication number: 20070054022
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for producing a sweetener salt of formula APMH+Ace?, according to which aspartame or an aspartame derivative is reacted with acesulfamic acid in a solvent selected among one or several of the following: liquid SO2; halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbons; carbonic acid esters comprising low, aliphatic alcohols; nitroalkanes; alkyl-substituted pyridines; and aliphatic sulfones. The invention also relates to the use of said sweetener salts in food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2004
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Peter Groer, Gerhard Merkt
  • Use of sweetener acids for the microbiological stabilization of foodstuffs, cosmetic products, consumer goods and pharmaceutical productions
    Publication number: 20060062747
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of sweetener acids for the microbiological stabilization of foodstuffs, cosmetic products, consumer goods and pharmaceutical products, in particular in foodstuffs, beverages, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, the intensity of the acidic taste of said acids being lower than that of the quantity of a conventional food acid that is required to achieve the pH value reduction. The invention also relates to an agent containing at least one sweetener acid and at least one highly concentrated sweetener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2003
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Applicant: Nutrinova Nutrition Specialties & Food Ingredients GmbH
    Inventors: Susanne Rathjen, Gerhard Merkt
  • Weighting agent for flavoring oils and drinks concentrates and drinks produced therewith
    Patent number: 6835405
    Abstract: The invention relates to a weighting agent for flavoring oils having improved handling and usability comprising sucrose acetate isobutyrate (SAIB) and one or more viscosity-decreasing agents and to the production of drinks concentrates and drinks comprising this weighting agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Nutrinova Nutrition Specialties & Food Ingredients GmbH
    Inventors: Gerhard Merkt, Martin Jager, Gert-Wolfhard Von Rymon Lipinski
  • Weighting agent for flavoring oils and drinks concentrates and drinks produced therewith
    Publication number: 20020034575
    Abstract: The invention relates to a weighting agent for flavoring oils having improved handling and usability comprising sucrose acetate isobutyrate (SAIB) and one or more viscosity-decreasing agents and to the production of drinks concentrates and drinks comprising this weighting agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventors: Gerhard Merkt, Martin Jager, Gert-Wolfhard Von Rymon Lipinski