Patents by Inventor Peter Ravestein

Peter Ravestein 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: 20160249659
    Abstract: The present invention relates to tomato fraction and a process to prepare the same. The tomato product can be used as an universal sweetener to sweeten a variety of food products including non-tomato food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Sander Dubbelman, Nikolaos Mavroudis, Leandro Oliehoek, Peter Ravestein
  • Patent number: 8685481
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an umami enhancing composition comprising at least one umami enhancing compound, said composition (a) being capable of passing an ultra filtration membrane having a molecular weight cut off of 250 kDa, (b) being substantially free from lycopene, (c) containing a compound of less than 250 kDa, and (d) capable of enhancing the umami taste. Umami active tomato fractions comprising these compositions are also claimed. Such fractions and compositions are suitable for preparing food products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Sander Dubbelman, Nikolaos Mavroudis, Leandro Oliehoek, Peter Ravestein
  • Publication number: 20110305816
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method for preparing an umami active fraction for enhancing umami taste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Sander Dubbelman, Nikolaos Mavroudis, Peter Ravestein
  • Publication number: 20100272877
    Abstract: The present invention relates to tomato fraction and a process to prepare the same. The tomato product can be used as an universal sweetener to sweeten a variety of food products including non-tomato food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Sander Dubbelman, Nikolaos Mavroudis, Leandro Oliehoek, Peter Ravestein
  • Publication number: 20100272878
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an umami enhancing composition comprising at least one umami enhancing compound, said composition (a) being capable of passing an ultra filtration membrane having a molecular weight cut off of 250 kDa, (b) being substantially free from lycopene, (c) containing a compound of less than 250 kDa, and (d) capable of enhancing the umami taste. Umami active tomato fractions comprising these compositions are also claimed. Such fractions and compositions are suitable for preparing food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Sander Dubbelman, Nikolaos Mavroudis, Leandro Oliehoek, Peter Ravestein
  • Patent number: 7297359
    Abstract: Foamed products based on an aqueous composition comprising an oxidised ferulyated polymer are stable both during storage and after freezing and subsequent storage. A process for preparing these products is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Yvonne Evelien Bruggeman, Peter Ravestein
  • Publication number: 20070166437
    Abstract: An edible barrier suitable for use in food products, comprising a cross-linked biopolymer and a lipid material, said edible barrier having a thickness of about 2 to 1,500 micrometer, effectively reduces migration of moisture and flavour in food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Loes Bevers, Elisabeth Bouwens, Hendrikus Theodorus van der Heijden, Peter Ravestein
  • Publication number: 20040069158
    Abstract: Foamed prodcuts based on an aqueous composition comprising an oxidised ferulyated polymer are stable both during storage and after freezing and subsequent storage. A process for preparing these products is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Yvonne Evelien Bruggeman, Peter Ravestein