Patents by Inventor Steven M. Rikon

Steven M. Rikon 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).

  • Fat mimetic containing salad dressing and process therefor
    Patent number: 5286510
    Abstract: Fat mimetic compositions which may be used in low/no fat salad dressings and processes for their preparation are disclosed employing a unique combination of microcrystalline cellulose, cold water swelling starch and gum to provide excellent fat-like properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Thomas J. Lipton Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Roland Bauer, Jo Ann Cuccurullo, Philip E. Dazo, Daniel J. Kochakji, Steven M. Rikon, Richard E. Rubow
  • Low fat/no fat salad dressing having mimetic functional properties fat and a process therefor
    Patent number: 5209942
    Abstract: A fat mimetic composition which may be used in a low/no fat salad dressing and processes for their preparation are disclosed employing a unique combination of microcrystalline cellulose, cold water swelling starch and gum to provide excellent fat-like properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1993
    Assignee: Thomas J. Lipton, Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Roland Bauer, Jo Ann Cuccurullo, Philip E. Dazo, Daniel J. Kochakji, Steven M. Rikon, Richard E. Rubow
  • Imitation cocoa powder and method of preparing same
    Patent number: 4335153
    Abstract: A formulation and process for the preparation of imitation cocoa powder containing fat, flavor, and a mixture of finely ground, bland flours and, optionally, colorant, in proportion to provide essentially the same carbohydrate, protein, fiber, ash, water and fat content as natural cocoa powder. The imitation cocoa powder of the present invention can be substituted for natural cocoa powder on a 100% pound-for-pound basis to duplicate the organoleptic and functional properties of products containing natural cocoa powder.The present invention also resides in the formulation of a cocoa powder base employed in the preparation of the imitation cocoa powder and in confectionery, dairy, bakery and chocolate liquor products containing the imitation cocoa powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1982
    Assignee: SCM Corporation
    Inventors: Steven M. Rikon, Frank del Valle