Patents by Inventor Neil W. Higgins

Neil W. Higgins 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).

  • SHORTENING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120121786
    Abstract: Described herein are shortening compositions having reduced levels of saturated and trans fats. The compositions comprise cellulose fibers, a hard fat and a liquid oil. Also provided are methods of preparing such compositions and use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Neil W. Higgins, Roger L. Daniels
  • Low trans-stereoisomer shortening system
    Patent number: 7718211
    Abstract: Shortening systems are prepared which include hydrogenated edible oils that are hydrogenated in a manner to minimize the formation of trans-stereoisomers. A conditioned catalyst is used which disfavors trans-stereoisomer formation without significantly negatively impacting the length of time required to form solids for a useful shortening base stock through hydrogenation. Preferred conditioning agents are organic acid phosphates and phosphoric acid, In a preferred embodiment, a confectionary shortening is provided which incorporates a polyglycerol ester emulsifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Bunge Oils, Inc.
    Inventor: Neil W. Higgins
  • Low trans-stereoisomer shortening systems
    Patent number: 7169430
    Abstract: Shortening systems are prepared which include hydrogenated edible oils that are hydrogenated in a manner to minimize the formation of trans-stereoisomers. A conditioned catalyst is used which disfavors trans-stereoisomer formation without significantly negatively impacting the length of time required to form solids for a useful shortening base stock through hydrogenation. Preferred conditioning agents are organic acid phosphates and phosphoric acid. In a preferred embodiment, a confectionary shortening is provided which incorporates a polyglycerol ester emulsifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Bunge Oils, Inc.
    Inventor: Neil W. Higgins
  • Low trans-stereoisomer shortening systems
    Publication number: 20040146626
    Abstract: Shortening systems are prepared which include hydrogenated edible oils that are hydrogenated in a manner to minimize the formation of trans-stereoisomers. A conditioned catalyst is used which disfavors trans-stereoisomer formation without significantly negatively impacting the length of time required to form solids for a useful shortening base stock through hydrogenation. Preferred conditioning agents are organic acid phosphates and phosphoric acid. In a preferred embodiment, a confectionary shortening is provided which incorporates a polyglycerol ester emulsifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventor: Neil W. Higgins