Patents by Inventor Shan-Shan Sheu
Shan-Shan Sheu 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: 9216149Abstract: The present invention relates to solid, color-stable L-ascorbic acid compositions, which are in the form of a powder or granule. These improved compositions have a high amount of vitamin C and they have excellent color stability.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Shan-Shan Sheu, Jean-claude Tritsch, Varaiya Chirag, Salmon Clive
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Publication number: 20150141503Abstract: The present invention relates to solid, color-stable L-ascorbic acid compositions, which are in the form of a powder or granule. These improved compositions have a high amount of vitamin C and they have excellent color stability.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Shan-Shan Sheu, Jean-claude Tritsch, Varaiya Chirag, Salmon Clive
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Publication number: 20130251792Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a suspension for the encapsulation of heat and moisture sensitive substances in capsules, sachets, droplets and food compositions. It also relates to methods for encapsulating, to the encapsulated products and to methods for storing the encapsulated products. The invention is extremely suitable for the encapsulation of microbial cultures. Cultures encapsulated in capsules prepared according to the method of the invention, will stay stable for a long time. At 25 degrees C. they show a stability reduction of less than 1 log per month.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: DSM ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Ray Edward KOWALSKI, Shan-Shan SHEU, Abdul RASHID, Caroline BRONS, Elizabeth NASCIMENTO
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Publication number: 20100055083Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a suspension for the encapsulation of heat and moisture sensitive substances in capsules, sachets, droplets and food compositions. It also relates to methods for encapsulating, to the encapsulated products and to methods for storing the encapsulated products. The invention is extremely suitable for the encapsulation of microbial cultures. Cultures encapsulated in capsules prepared according to the method of the invention, will stay stable for a long time. At 25 degrees C. they show a stability reduction of less than 1 log per month.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2007Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Ray Edward Kowalski, Shan-Shan Sheu, Abdul Rashid, Caroline Brons, Elizabeth Nascimento
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Patent number: 5912007Abstract: The present invention pertains to delivery systems for the localized administration of a medicament to the upper respiratory tract. The delivery system comprises:(a) a safe and effective amount of a medicament useful for treating the upper respiratory tract,(b) an ionic polysaccharide, and,(c) a cross-linking agent.This invention also pertains to the medicated compositions containing the targeted delivery system in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention further pertains to methods for preparing and using the delivery systems and medicated compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1996Date of Patent: June 15, 1999Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Pauline C. Pan, Shan Shan Sheu, Shiuh J. Luo
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Patent number: 4950689Abstract: An ingestible gel confectionary delivery system which includes a pectin gel component in an amount sufficient to form a gel confectionary unit, and an edible insoluble solid in an amount sufficient to strengthen the internal pectin gel network and to bind internal moisture sufficiently to enhance mold removal capabilities. Preferably the delivery system also includes a further active ingredient such as a drug, medicament, or nutritional supplement. The product and method of the present invention also includes a composition in which the gel delivery system can be molded directly in the receptacle which is used to dispense the confectionary unit to the consumer. This significantly enhances the manufacture of product prepared in accordance with the invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1987Date of Patent: August 21, 1990Inventors: Robert K. Yang, James J. Shaw, James E. Bagan, Amy J. Becker, Shan-Shan Sheu
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Patent number: 4882158Abstract: A chewable delivery system for actives comprising:(a) an active pre-coated with at least one material selected from the group consisting of lecithin, polyoxyalkylenes having chain lengths of about 4 carbons or less, glycerides having a melting point of 100.degree. C. or less, polyalkyleneglycols having a molecular weight of 3,700 or less, synthetic and natural waxes and mixtures thereof; and(b) a confectionery matrix comprising a binder system comprising gelatin and a humectant material selected from the group consisting of glycerin and its lower alkyl (C.sub.2-7) ester derivatives; a sweetener; and about 1% to about 30% by weight water.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1988Date of Patent: November 21, 1989Assignee: Warner Lambert Co.Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Shri C. Sharma, Shan-Shan Sheu, James J. Shaw
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Patent number: 4882160Abstract: A chewable delivery system for actives comprising:(a) an active pre-coated with at least one material selected from the group consisting of lecithin, polyoxyalkylenes having chain lengths of about 4 carbons or less, glycerides having a melting point of 100.degree. C. or less, polyalkyleneglycols having a molecular weight of 3,700 or less, synthetic and natural waxes and mixtures thereof; and(b) a confectionery matrix comprising a binder system comprising gelatin and a humectant material selected from the group consisting of glycerin and its lower alkyl (C.sub.2-7) ester derivatives; a sweetener; and about 1% to about 30% by weight water.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1988Date of Patent: November 21, 1989Assignee: Warner Lambert Co.Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Shri C. Sharma, Shan-Shan Sheu, James J. Shaw
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Patent number: 4882154Abstract: A chewable delivery system for actives comprising:(a) an active pre-coated with at least one material selected from the group consisting of lecithin, polyoxyalkylenes having chain lengths of about 4 carbons of less, glycerides having a melting point of 100.degree. C. or less, polyalkyleneglycols having a molecular weight of 3,700 or less, synthetic and natural waxes and mixtures thereof; and(b) a confectionery matrix comprising a binder system comprising gelatin and a humectant material selected from the group consisting of glycerin and its lower alkyl (C.sub.2-7) ester derivatives; a sweetener; and about 1% to about 30% by weight water.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1988Date of Patent: November 21, 1989Assignee: Warner Lambert Co.Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Shri C. Sharma, Shan-Shan Sheu, James J. Shaw
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Patent number: 4882159Abstract: A chewable delivery system for actives comprising:(a) an active pre-coated with at least one material selected from the group consisting of lecithin, polyoxyalkylenes having chain lengths of about 4 carbons or less, glycerides having a melting point of 100.degree. C. or less, polyalkylenglycols having a molecular weight of 3,700 or less, synthetic and natural waxes and mixtures thereof; and(b) a confectionery matrix comprising a binder system comprising gelatin and a humectant material selected from the group consisting of glycerin and its lower alkyl (C.sub.2-7) ester derivatives; a sweetener; and about 1% to about 30% by weight water.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1988Date of Patent: November 21, 1989Assignee: Warner Lambert Co.Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Shri C. Sharma, Shan-Shan Sheu, James J. Shaw
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Patent number: 4882151Abstract: A chewable delivery system for actives comprising:(a) an active pre-coated with at least one material selected from the group consisting of lecithin, polyoxyalkylenes having chain lenghts of about 4 carbons or less, glycerides having a melting point of 100.degree. C. or less, polyalkyleneglycols having a molecular weight of 3,700 or less, synthetic and natural waxes and mixtures thereof; and(b) a confectionery matrix comprising a binder system comprising gelatin and a humectant maerial selected from the group consisting of glycerin and its lower alkyl (C.sub.2-7) ester derivatives; a sweetener; and about 1% to about 30% by weight water.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1988Date of Patent: November 21, 1989Assignee: Warner Lambert Co.Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Shri C. Sharma, Shan-Shan Sheu, James J. Shaw
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Patent number: 4882157Abstract: A chewable delivery system for actives comprising:(a) an active pre-coated with at least one material selected from the group consisting of lecithin, polyoxyalkylenes having chain lengths of about 4 carbons or less, glycerides having a melting point of 100.degree. C. or less, polyalkyleneglycols having a molecular weight of 3,700 or less, synthetic and natural waxes and mixtures thereof; and(b) a confectionery matrix comprising a binder system comprising gelatin and a humectant material selected from the group consisting of glycerin and its lower alkyl (C.sub.2-7) ester derivatives; a sweetener; and about 1% to about 30% by weight water.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1988Date of Patent: November 21, 1989Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Shri C. Sharma, Shan-Shan Sheu, James J. Shaw
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Patent number: 4882153Abstract: A chewable delivery system for actives comprising:(a) an active pre-coated with at least one material selected from the group consisting of lecithin, polyoxyalkylenes having chain lengths of about 4 carbons or less, glycerides having a melting point of 100.degree. C. or less, polyalkyleneglycols having a molecular weight of 3,700 or less, synthetic and natural waxes and mixtures thereof; and(b) a confectionery matrix comprising a binder system comprising gelatin and a humectant material selected from the group consisting of glycerin and its lower alkyl (C.sub.2-7) ester derivatives; a sweetener; and about 1% to about 30% by weight water.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1988Date of Patent: November 21, 1989Assignee: Warner Lambert Co.Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Shri C. Sharma, Shan-Shan Sheu, James J. Shaw
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Patent number: 4882155Abstract: A chewable delivery system for actives comprising:(a) an active pre-coated with at least one material selected from the group consisting of lecithin, polyoxyalkylenes having chain lengths of about 4 carbons or less, glycerides having a melting point of 100.degree. C. or less, polyalkyleneglycols having a molecular weight of 3,700 or less, synthetic and natural waxes and mixtures thereof; and(b) a confectionery matrix comprising a binder system comprising gelatin and a humectant material selected from the group consisting of glycerin and its lower alkyl (C.sub.2-7) ester derivatives; a sweetener; and about 1% to about 30% by weight water.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1988Date of Patent: November 21, 1989Assignee: Warner Lambert Co.Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Shri C. Sharma, Shan-Shan Sheu, James J. Shaw
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Patent number: 4882152Abstract: A chewable delivery system for actives comprising:(a) an active pre-coatd with at least one material selected from the group consisting of lecithin, polyoxyalkylenes having chain lengths of about 4 carbons or less, glycerides having a melting point of 100.degree. C. or less, polyalkyleneglycols having a molecular weight of 3,700 or less, synthetic and natural waxes and mixtures thereof; and p1 (b) a confectionery matrix comprising a binder system comprising gelatin and a humectant material selected from the group consisting of glycerin and its lower alkyl (C.sub.2-7) ester derivatives; a sweetener; and about 1% to about 30% by weight water.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1988Date of Patent: November 21, 1989Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Shri C. Sharma, Shan-Shan Sheu, James J. Shaw
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Patent number: 4882156Abstract: A chewable delivery system for actives comprising:(a) an active pre-coated with at least one material selected from the group consisting of lecithin, polyoxyalkylenes having chain lengths of about 4 carbons or less, glycerides having a melting point of 100.degree. C. or less, polyalkyleneglycols having a molecular weight of 3,700 or less, synthetic and natural waxes and mixtures thereof; and(b) a confectionery matrix comprising a binder system comprising gelatin and a humectant material selected from the group consisting of glycerin and its lower alkyl (C.sub.2-7) ester derivatives; a sweetener; and about 1% to about 30% by weight water.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1988Date of Patent: November 21, 1989Assignee: Warner Lambert Co.Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Shri C. Sharma, Shan-Shan Sheu, James J. Shaw
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Patent number: 4879108Abstract: A chewable delivery system for actives comprising:(a) an active pre-coated with at least one material selected from the group consisting of lecithin, polyoxyalkylenes having chain lengths of about 4 carbons or less, glycerides having a melting point of 100.degree. C. or less, polyalkyleneglycols having a molecular weight of 3,700 or less, synthetic and natural waxes and mixtures thereof; and(b) a confectionery matrix comprising a binder system comprising gelatin and a humectant material selected from the group consisting of glycerin and its lower alkyl (C.sub.2-7) ester derivatives; a sweetener; and about 1% to about 30% by weight water.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1988Date of Patent: November 7, 1989Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Robert K. Yang, Shri C. Sharma, Shan-Shan Sheu, James J. Shaw
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Patent number: 4778676Abstract: A chewable delivery system for actives comprising:(a) an active pre-coated with at least one material selected from the group consisting of lecithin, polyoxyalkylenes having chain lengths of about 4 carbons or less, glycerides having a melting point of 100.degree. C. or less, polyalkyleneglycols having a molecular weight of 3,700 or less, synthetic and natural waxes and mixtures thereof; and(b) a confectionery matrix comprising a binder system comprising gelatin and a humectant material selected from the group consisting of glycerin and its lower alkyl (C.sub.2-7) ester derivatives; a sweetener; and about 1% to about 30% by weight water.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1985Date of Patent: October 18, 1988Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Robert K. Yang, Shri C. Sharma, Shan-Shan Sheu, James J. Shaw
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Patent number: 4698232Abstract: A fiber-containing confectionery composition which is soft in texture and smooth in mouthfeel comprising dietary fiber pretreated with a lubricant, a foamed matrix portion comprising gelatin, gum arabic and non-sucrose liquid sweetener and an amorphous matrix portion comprising a non-sucrose syrup having a solids content of about 92 to about 96% by weight of the syrup.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1986Date of Patent: October 6, 1987Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Shan-Shan Sheu, Robert K. Yang, Vincent Corsello