Patents by Inventor Johan Bernard Ubbink

Johan Bernard Ubbink 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).

  • Publication number: 20110274816
    Abstract: A glassy matrix for coffee aroma is provided in which the level of compounds which degrade aroma has been reduced, enabling the production of improved soluble coffee powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Catherine Gretsch, Karin Kraehenbuehl, Johanna Hendrika Schoonman, Johan Bernard Ubbink
  • Publication number: 20100330241
    Abstract: A glassy matrix for coffee aroma is provided in which the level of compounds which degrade aroma has been reduced, enabling the production of improved soluble coffee powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Catherine Gretsch, Karin Kraehenbuehl, Johanna Hendrika Schoonman, Johan Bernard Ubbink
  • Patent number: 6953592
    Abstract: The invention relates to water soluble or water dispersible powders, tablets, or precursors therefor based on a carbohydrate matrix with improved dissolution properties in water. These components are subjected to treatment with a gas so that gas is entrapped therein, and sufficient closed porosity is provided so that gas entrapped therein promotes dissolution or dispersion upon contact with water. The powders or tablets may be pharmaceuticals or foods that optionally contain an active ingredient therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: John Darbyshire, Oliver Chmiel, Johan Bernard Ubbink, Annemarie Schoonman
  • Publication number: 20030026836
    Abstract: The invention relates to water soluble or water dispersible powders, tablets, or precursors therefor based on a carbohydrate matrix with improved dissolution properties in water. These components are subjected to treatment with a gas so that gas is entrapped therein, and sufficient closed porosity is provided so that gas entrapped therein promotes dissolution or dispersion upon contact with water. The powders or tablets may be pharmaceuticals or foods that optionally contain an active ingredient therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: John Darbyshire, Oliver Chmiel, Johan Bernard Ubbink, Annemarie Schoonman
  • Publication number: 20010008635
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the preparation of a composite material consisting of very fine inclusions of liquid, moderately to strongly hydrophobic active ingredients homogeneously dispersed in a thermoplastic matrix. The interface of the inclusions is fully covered by an emulsifier film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2001
    Publication date: July 19, 2001
    Applicant: GIVAUDAN SA
    Inventors: Christian Quellet, Marc Taschi, Johan Bernard Ubbink