Patents by Inventor Shannan E. Guck

Shannan E. Guck 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).

  • Patent number: 8101377
    Abstract: Methods of making protein hydrolysates are described. The methods may include the steps of providing a solution comprising protein, and adjusting a pH of the solution to about 10.4 or more to form a basic protein solution. Additional steps may include adding a protease enzyme to the basic protein solution that converts at least a portion of the protein to protein hydrolysates. Protein hydrolysate compositions and water-soluble food additives are also described. The additives may include a mixture of protein hydrolysates formed by protein hydrolysis of a protein substrate. The protein hydrolysates may have an average molecular weight of about 2000 to about 10,000 Daltons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Leprino Foods Company
    Inventors: Madison V. Blanton, Richard K. Merrill, Shannan E. Guck
  • Publication number: 20100189855
    Abstract: A method of making a beverage is disclosed. The method comprises mixing water and pectin to form a pectin slurry. Milk is mixed with the pectin slurry. White grape juice concentrate is mixed to the milk and pectin slurry until a stable mixture is achieved. Phosphoric acid is added to reduce the pH level to between approximately 4.8 and approximately 5.2, and citric acid is added to reduce the pH level to between approximately 3.8 and approximately 4.1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: WhiteWave Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Shannan E. Guck