Patents by Inventor Raymond Louis Niehoff
Raymond Louis Niehoff 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).
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Patent number: 7928053Abstract: A multiphase cleaning composition comprises a first phase and a second ionic liquid phase, wherein the second phase is substantially immiscible with the first phase. The first phase may comprise, for example, an aqueous phase or a silicone solvent system. Methods of cleaning a soiled surface comprise contacting a soiled surface with a multiphase wash liquor including a first phase and a second ionic liquid phase, wherein the second phase is substantially immiscible with the first phase, and removing soils from the surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stacie Ellen Hecht, Kenneth Nathan Price, Patricia Sara Berger, Peter Robert Foley, Howard David Hutton, III, Michael Stanford Showell, Robb Richard Gardner, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Kenneth Richard Seddon, Harambage Quintas Nimal Gunaratne, Martyn Earle
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Patent number: 7763715Abstract: Methods for using ionic liquids to extract and separate a biopolymer from a biomass containing the biopolymer are disclosed. Methods for dissolving a biopolymer in an ionic liquid are also disclosed. A recovery solvent is used to reduce the solubility of the biopolymer in the ionic liquid and conventional separation techniques are used to recover the biopolymer. Biopolymers encompassed by this invention include chitin, chitosan, elastin, collagen, keratin and polyhydroxyalkanoate.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2006Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stacie Ellen Hecht, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Karunakaran Narasimhan, Charles William Neal, Paul Arlen Forshey, Dean Van Phan, Anju Deepali Massey Brooker, Katherine Helen Combs
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Publication number: 20090233829Abstract: A multiphase cleaning composition comprises a first phase and a second ionic liquid phase, wherein the second phase is substantially immiscible with the first phase. The first phase may comprise, for example, an aqueous phase or a silicone solvent system. Methods of cleaning a soiled surface comprise contacting a soiled surface with a multiphase wash liquor including a first phase and a second ionic liquid phase, wherein the second phase is substantially immiscible with the first phase, and removing soils from the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventors: Stacie Ellen Hecht, Kenneth Nathan Price, Patricia Sara Berger, Peter Robert Foley, Howard David Hutton, III, Michael Stanford Showell, Robb Richard Gardner, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Kenneth Richard Seddon, Harambage Quintas Nimal Gunaratne, Martyn Earle
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Patent number: 6899905Abstract: The present invention relates to tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy foods. More particularly, tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that provide a balanced mix of amino acids, fat, and carbohydrates are disclosed. Processes for making, and methods of using said tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods are also disclosed. The nutritious foods of the present invention are formulated and processed such that they resolve the dilemma that consumers have always been faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what they eat.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: Mid-America Commercialization CorporationInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Jr., Tamara Jocelyn Kearney, Jeffrey John Kester, Brenda Kay Murphy, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Kathleen Hack Noble, Richard Nicholas Reinhart, Jr., Robert Joseph Sarama, Li-Hsin Tsai, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Patent number: 6846501Abstract: Appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are disclosed. These snacks and mixes offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy snacks. The nutritious snacks of the present invention are traditional in form, provide a balanced mix of an amino acid source, fat, and carbohydrates and typically have an appeal similar to that of unhealthy snacks of similar form. Thus, the snacks and snack mixes of the present invention resolve the dilemma that consumers are currently faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what you eat. Processes for making and methods of using appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Mid-America Commercialization CorporationInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Jr., Jeffrey John Kester, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Robert Joseph Sarama, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Patent number: 6827954Abstract: The present invention relates to tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy foods. More particularly, tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that provide a balanced mix of amino acids, fat, and carbohydrates are disclosed. Processes for making, and methods of using said tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods are also disclosed. The nutritious foods of the present invention are formulated and processed such that they resolve the dilemma that consumers have always been faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what they eat.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Mid-America Commercialization CorporationInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Jr., Tamara Jocelyn Kearney, Jeffrey John Kester, Brenda Kay Murphy, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Kathleen Hack Noble, Richard Nicholas Reinhart, Jr., Robert Joseph Sarama, Charles Henry Taylor, Li-Hsin Tsai, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Publication number: 20040185149Abstract: Appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are disclosed. These snacks and mixes offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy snacks. The nutritious snacks of the present invention are traditional in form, provide a balanced mix of an amino acid source, fat, and carbohydrates and typically have an appeal similar to that of unhealthy snacks of similar form. Thus, the snacks and snack mixes of the present invention resolve the dilemma that consumers are currently faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what you eat. Processes for making and methods of using appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2004Publication date: September 23, 2004Applicant: Mid-America Commercialization CorporationInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Jeffrey John Kester, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Robert Joseph Sarama, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Patent number: 6794375Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound having the structure (I): and acceptable salts, polypeptides, and pro-forms thereof, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of: (a) substituted glycerols; wherein n is an integer from 1 to 2; (b) vitamins; wherein n is 1; (c) sterols; wherein n is 1; (d) stanols; wherein n is 1; and (e) C6-C32 alkyl; and (f) C6-C32 alkenyl; wherein n is 1. The present invention is further directed to compositions and kits comprising these compounds as well as methods of using the compounds. The compounds, compositions, kits, and methods herein are useful for providing general health benefits to the consumer, particularly cardiovascular benefits, anti-menopausal benefits and/or treating sexual dysfunction (particularly, erectile dysfunction). Most particularly, the compounds, compositions, kits, and methods herein are useful for providing cardiovascular benefits, including lowering cholesterol in the consumer, treating, preventing, and/or inhibiting heart disease (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2002Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Robert Joseph Sarama, Raymond Louis Niehoff
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Publication number: 20040166202Abstract: The present invention relates to tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy foods. More particularly, tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that provide a balanced mix of amino acids, fat, and carbohydrates are disclosed. Processes for making, and methods of using said tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods are also disclosed. The nutritious foods of the present invention are formulated and processed such that they resolve the dilemma that consumers have always been faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what they eat.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Applicant: Mid-America Commercialization CorporationInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Tamara Jocelyn Kearney, Jeffrey John Kester, Brenda Kay Murphy, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Kathleen Hack Noble, Richard Nicholas Reinhart, Robert Joseph Sarama, Li-Hsin Tsai, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Patent number: 6726943Abstract: Appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are disclosed. These snacks and mixes offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy snacks. The nutritious snacks of the present invention are traditional in form, provide a balanced mix of an amino acid source, fat, and carbohydrates and typically have an appeal similar to that of unhealthy snacks of similar form. Thus, the snacks and snack mixes of the present invention resolve the dilemma that consumers are currently faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what you eat. Processes for making and methods of using appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Mid-America Commercialization CorporationInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Jr., Jeffrey John Kester, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Robert Joseph Sarama, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince Y. Wong
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Patent number: 6720015Abstract: The present invention relates to tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy foods. More particularly, tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that provide a balanced mix of amino acids, fat, and carbohydrates are disclosed. Processes for making, and methods of using said tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods are also disclosed. The nutritious foods of the present invention are formulated and processed such that they resolve the dilemma that consumers have always been faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what they eat.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Mid-America Commercialization CorporationInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Jr., Tamara Jocelyn Kearney, Jeffrey John Kester, Brenda Kay Murphy, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Kathleen Hack Noble, Richard Nicholas Reinhart, Jr., Robert Joseph Sarama, Li-Hsin Tsai, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Patent number: 6716462Abstract: Appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are disclosed. These snacks and mixes offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy snacks. The nutritious snacks of the present invention are traditional in form, provide a balanced mix of an amino acid source, fat, and carbohydrates and typically have an appeal similar to that of unhealthy snacks of similar form. Thus, the snacks and snack mixes of the present invention resolve the dilemma that consumers are currently faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what you eat. Processes for making and methods of using appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Mid-America Commercialization CorporationInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Jr., Jeffrey John Kester, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Robert Joseph Sarama, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Patent number: 6632449Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compositions containing boron which are useful for a variety of purposes, including enhancing bone health, alleviating arthritis, pain, and inflammation, and producing other beneficial health effects. The disclosure is further directed to methods of preparing such compositions, methods of using (including administering) the compositions, and kits comprising the compositions. The compositions have a pH which is at least about 2 pH units less than the pKa of the boron compound.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2001Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventor: Raymond Louis Niehoff
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Publication number: 20030113361Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound having the structure (I): and acceptable salts, polypeptides, and pro-forms thereof, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of: (a) substituted glycerols; wherein n is an integer from 1 to 2; (b) vitamins; wherein n is 1; (c) sterols; wherein n is 1; (d) stanols; wherein n is 1; and (e) C6-C32 alkyl; and (f) C6-C32 alkenyl; wherein n is 1. The present invention is further directed to compositions and kits comprising these compounds as well as methods of using the compounds. The compounds, compositions, kits, and methods herein are useful for providing general health benefits to the consumer, particularly cardiovascular benefits, anti-menopausal benefits and/or treating sexual dysfunction (particularly, erectile dysfunction). Most particularly, the compounds, compositions, kits, and methods herein are useful for providing cardiovascular benefits, including lowering cholesterol in the consumer, treating, preventing, and/or inhibiting heart disease (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2002Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Robert Joseph Sarama, Raymond Louis Niehoff
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Publication number: 20030096794Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compositions containing boron which are useful for a variety of purposes, including enhancing bone health, alleviating arthritis, pain, and inflammation, and producing other beneficial health effects. The disclosure is further directed to methods of preparing such compositions, methods of using (including administering) the compositions, and kits comprising the compositions. The compositions have a pH which is at least about 2 pH units less than the pKa of the boron compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2001Publication date: May 22, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventor: Raymond Louis Niehoff
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Publication number: 20030054089Abstract: The present invention relates to tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy foods. More particularly, tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that provide a balanced mix of amino acids, fat, and carbohydrates are disclosed. Processes for making, and methods of using said tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods are also disclosed. The nutritious foods of the present invention are formulated and processed such that they resolve the dilemma that consumers have always been faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what they eat.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Tamara Jocelyn Kearney, Jeffrey John Kester, Brenda Kay Murphy, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Kathleen Hack Noble, Richard Nicholas Reinhart, Robert Joseph Sarama, Charles Henry Taylor, Li-Hsin Tsai, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Publication number: 20030045473Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising: (a) a first component selected from the group consisting of L-arginine, polypeptides thereof, acceptable salts thereof, pro-forms thereof, and mixtures thereof; and (b) a second component selected from the group consisting of sterols, stanols, esters thereof, polyol fatty acid polyesters, and mixtures thereof. The present invention is further directed to kits comprising these compositions as well as methods of using the compositions. The compositions, kits, and methods herein are useful for providing general health benefits to the consumer, particularly cardiovascular benefits, anti-menopausal benefits and/or treating sexual dysfunction (particularly, erectile dysfunction). Most particularly, the compositions, kits, and methods herein are useful for providing cardiovascular benefits, including lowering cholesterol in the consumer, treating, preventing, and/or inhibiting heart disease (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventors: Robert Joseph Sarama, Raymond Louis Niehoff
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Publication number: 20020094359Abstract: The present invention relates to tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy foods. More particularly, tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that provide a balanced mix of amino acids, fat, and carbohydrates are disclosed. Processes for making, and methods of using said tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods are also disclosed. The nutritious foods of the present invention are formulated and processed such that they resolve the dilemma that consumers have always been faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what they eat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Tamara Jocelyn Kearney, Jeffrey John Kester, Brenda Kay Murphy, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Kathleen Hack Noble, Richard Nicholas Reinhart, Robert Joseph Sarama, Li-Hsin Tsai, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Publication number: 20020034574Abstract: appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are disclosed. These snacks and mixes offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy snacks. The nutritious snacks of the present invention are traditional in form, provide a balanced mix of an amino acid source, fat, and carbohydrates and typically have an appeal similar to that of unhealthy snacks of similar form. Thus, the snacks and snack mixes of the present invention resolve the dilemma that consumers are currently faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what you eat. Processes for making and methods of using appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2001Publication date: March 21, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Jeffrey John Kester, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Robert Joseph Sarama, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince Y. Wong
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Publication number: 20020015760Abstract: Appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are disclosed. These snacks and mixes offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy snacks. The nutritious snacks of the present invention are traditional in form, provide a balanced mix of an amino acid source, fat, and carbohydrates and typically have an appeal similar to that of unhealthy snacks of similar form. Thus, the snacks and snack mixes of the present invention resolve the dilemma that consumers are currently faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what you eat. Processes for making and methods of using appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Jeffrey John Kester, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Robert Joseph Sarama, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong