Patents by Inventor Sharon Ann Spurvey

Sharon Ann Spurvey 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).

  • Homogenized formulations containing microcapsules and methods of making and using thereof
    Patent number: 9968120
    Abstract: Disclosed are homogenized formulations that comprise microcapsules, wherein the microcapsules comprise an agglomeration of primary microcapsules and a loading substance, where each individual primary microcapsule has a primary shell, and the loading substance is encapsulated by the primary shell, and wherein the agglomeration is encapsulated by an outer shell. Also, disclosed are methods of making and using homogenized formulations by providing a pre-homogenized composition comprising one or more microcapsules and then homogenizing the composition. Some specific homogenization processes described are ultrasonic and pressure-based homogenizations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS AG
    Inventors: Jonathan Michael Curtis, Wei Zhang, Sharon Ann Spurvey, Suzelle Rejeanne Robert
  • FOOD ARTICLES WITH DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140186503
    Abstract: Disclosed are food articles comprising microcapsules as delivery devices. Methods of preparing such food articles are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: DSM Nutritional Products
    Inventors: Peter H. Mattson, Richard A. Gorski, Brenda Y. Fong, Laura M. Tringale, Deepa Mathew, Peter C. Dea, Sharon Ann Spurvey, Suzelle Rejeanne Robert, Michelle M. Boyden
  • Compositions and methods for increasing the stability of food product additives
    Patent number: 8617610
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions including powdered green tea extract and a powdered preparation comprising polyunsaturated fatty acids. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the compositions and using the compositions in food products, as well as food products containing or that are prepared from the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: DSM Nutritional Products AG
    Inventors: Amber Lynn Gareau, Sharon Ann Spurvey Pittman, Lariza Beristain Taboada
  • Compositions and Methods for Increasing the Stability of Food Product Additives
    Publication number: 20130309313
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions including powdered green tea extract and a powdered preparation comprising polyunsaturated fatty acids. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the compositions and using the compositions in food products, as well as food products containing or that are prepared from the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: OCEAN NUTRITION CANADA LIMITED
    Inventors: Amber Lynn Gareau, Sharon Ann Spurvey Pittman, Lariza Beristain Taboada
  • Food Articles With Delivery Devices and Methods for the Preparation Thereof
    Publication number: 20090274791
    Abstract: Disclosed are food articles comprising delivery devices. Methods of preparing such food articles are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Pete H. Mattson, Richard A. Gorski, Brenda Y. Fong, Laura M. Tringale, Deepa Mathew, Peter C. Dea, Sharon Ann Spurvey, Suzette Rejeanne Robert, Micheele M. Boyden