Patents by Inventor Jack R. Eck

Jack R. Eck 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).

  • Reduced calorie peanut butter
    Patent number: 4863753
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a reduced calorie peanut butter wherein the oil phase comprises triglycerides containing at least about 10% by weight medium chain fatty acids. Preferably, medium chain triglycerides are used in the oil phase. It has been found that use of these triglycerides allows the desired peanut butter consistency to be maintained at lower levels of total oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John E. Hunter, Jack R. Eck