Patents by Inventor John B. Baccus, Jr.

John B. Baccus, Jr. 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).

  • Low calorie beverage
    Patent number: 5069924
    Abstract: A process for preparing a low calorie beverage syrup generally comprising the steps of mixing water and an artificial sweetener until completely dissolved. Microcrystalline cellulose is added to the mixer and vigorously agitated for proper dispersion and hydration of the cellulose. Xanthan gum, which has been wetted by propylene glycol, is added to the mixture and properly mixed. While the mixture is being stirred, a natural sweetener solution, a foaming agent and flavoring are added to the mixture to complete the syrup used to make a low calorie slush beverage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1991
    Assignee: The Southland Corporation
    Inventor: John B. Baccus, Jr.
  • Process for making a low calorie beverage
    Patent number: 4986994
    Abstract: A process for preparing a low calorie beverage syrup generally comprising the steps of mixing water and an artificial sweetener until completely dissolved. Microcrystalline cellulose is added to the mixer and vigorously agitated for proper dispersion and hydration of the cellulose. Xanthan gum, which has been wetted by propylene glycol, is added to the mixture and properly mixed. While the mixture is being stirred, a natural sweetener solution, a foaming agent and flavoring are added to the mixture to complete the syrup used to make a low calorie slush beverage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Assignee: The Southland Corporation
    Inventor: John B. Baccus, Jr.