Patents by Inventor William K. Valentine
William K. Valentine 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: 11033497Abstract: Methods of making and resultant acidulent/carbohydrate agglomerates. The acidulent may be citric acid having particle sizes ranging from about 1 micron to 20 microns agglomerated with a soluble carbohydrate co-agglomerate to formulate the various acidulent/carbohydrate agglomerates. In certain embodiments, the carbohydrate co-agglomerate may be maltodextrin to formulate citric acid/maltodextrin agglomerates. These citric acid/maltodextrin agglomerates are shelf stable when dry, have improved flowability, compressibility, mixability; dissolve easily and quickly in water; and provide an easy ready-to-use formulation that is suitable for use in compounding various food and pharmaceutical products.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2017Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: The MBP Company LLCInventors: Matthew M. Pearson, William Valentine, William K. Valentine
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Publication number: 20170348237Abstract: Methods of making and resultant acidulent/carbohydrate agglomerates. The acidulent may be citric acid having particle sizes ranging from about 1 micron to 20 microns agglomerated with a soluble carbohydrate co-agglomerate to formulate the various acidulent/carbohydrate agglomerates. In certain embodiments, the carbohydrate co-agglomerate may be maltodextrin to formulate citric acid/maltodextrin agglomerates. These citric acid/maltodextrin agglomerates are shelf stable when dry, have improved flowability, compressibility, mixability; dissolve easily and quickly in water; and provide an easy ready-to-use formulation that is suitable for use in compounding various food and pharmaceutical products.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: The MBP Company LLC (d/b/a Marron Foods)Inventors: Matthew M. Pearson, William Valentine, William K. Valentine
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Patent number: 9820944Abstract: Methods of making and resultant acidulent/carbohydrate agglomerates. The acidulent may be citric acid having particle sizes ranging from about 1 micron to 20 microns agglomerated with a soluble carbohydrate co-agglomerate to formulate the various acidulent/carbohydrate agglomerates. In certain embodiments, the carbohydrate co-agglomerate may be maltodextrin to formulate citric acid/maltodextrin agglomerates. These citric acid/maltodextrin agglomerates are shelf stable when dry, have improved flowability, compressibility, mixability; dissolve easily and quickly in water; and provide an easy ready-to-use formulation that is suitable for use in compounding various food and pharmaceutical products.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: THE MBP COMPANY LLCInventors: Matthew M. Pearson, William Valentine, William K. Valentine
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Patent number: 8133522Abstract: The present invention relates to functional milk products containing gum acacia as a fiber source and organoleptic attribute enhancer without any discernable after taste. The preferred milk used in the practice of this invention is super-skimmed milk that has had essentially all of the fats removed via ultra-centrifugation or reconstituted non-fat dried milk prepared from the super-skimmed milk. The gum acacia is used in amounts sufficient to provide a good source of dietary fiber without adversely affecting the organoleptic properties of the milk. Flavorants, vitamins and/or minerals may be added to the functional milk product for special consumer products.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2002Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Advanced Technology Pharmaceuticals CorporationInventors: William Valentine, William K Valentine
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Patent number: 6579535Abstract: Chewable tablets and particulate food and pharmaceutical products are disclosed which are made from agglomerates comprising an alcohol sugar such as mannitol and a high intensity sweetener such as Aspartame from which agglomerate tablets may be directly compressed, and processes for making the agglomerates and tablets. The tablets or particulate product containing the agglomerate may contain active ingredients blended with the agglomerate or as part of the agglomerate structure. Tablets and particulate products according to the invention can contain active ingredients such as pharmaceuticals (e.g., antacids, analgesics, cough medicine, drugs, etc.) breath sweeteners, vitamins and dietary supplements, to name a few. The high intensity sweetener containing agglomerates can also be used to make solid food mix type products such as sugar free ice tea mixes.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Advanced Technology Pharmaceuticals CorporationInventors: William Valentine, William K. Valentine
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Patent number: 6495177Abstract: The present invention provides an orally administrable nutritional supplement which is highly palatable, such as a chewable prenatal vitamin/mineral supplement. The supplement is preferably made in the form of a tablet that, upon chewing, dissolves rapidly in the mouth. The tablet is particularly suitable for administration of vitamins and minerals to women during pregnancy. The invention also includes methods of making and using such supplements.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2000Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Warner Chilcott Laboratories Ireland LimitedInventors: Tina deVries, William Valentine, William K. Valentine
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Patent number: 6296868Abstract: Chewable tablets and particulate food and pharmaceutical products are disclosed which are made from agglomerates comprising an alcohol sugar such as mannitol and a high intensity sweetener such as Aspartame from which agglomerate tablets may be directly compressed, and processes for making the agglomerates and tablets. The tablets or particulate product containing the agglomerate may contain active ingredients blended with the agglomerate or as part of the agglomerate structure. Tablets and particulate products according to the invention can contain active ingredients such as pharmaceuticals (e.g., antacids, analgesics, cough medicine, drugs, etc.) breath sweeteners, vitamins and dietary supplements, to name a few. The high intensity sweetener containing agglomerates can also be used to make solid food mix type products such as sugar free ice tea mixes.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1998Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: Advanced Technology Pharmaceuticals CorporationInventors: William Valentine, William K. Valentine
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Publication number: 20010016208Abstract: Chewable tablets and particulate food and pharmaceutical products are disclosed which are made from agglomerates comprising an alcohol sugar such as mannitol and a high intensity sweetener such as Aspartame from which agglomerate tablets may be directly compressed, and processes for making the agglomerates and tablets. The tablets or particulate product containing the agglomerate may contain active ingredients blended with the agglomerate or as part of the agglomerate structure. Tablets and particulate products according to the invention can contain active ingredients such as pharmaceuticals (e.g., antacids, analgesics, cough medicine, drugs, etc.) breath sweeteners, vitamins and dietary supplements, to name a few. The high intensity sweetener containing agglomerates can also be used to make solid food mix type products such as sugar free ice tea mixes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2001Publication date: August 23, 2001Applicant: Advanced Technology Pharmaceuticals CorporationInventors: William Valentine, William K. Valentine
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Patent number: 5609883Abstract: A method is provided for making fast dissolving storage stable tablets by compression on standard high speed tablet production machinery wherein the formulation contains a carbohydrate having a special particle size and/or structure, in combination with controlled amounts of a transitory liquid as a lubricant, which liquid is removed following compression.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1994Date of Patent: March 11, 1997Assignee: Advanced Technology Pharmaceuticals CorporationInventors: William Valentine, William K. Valentine
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Patent number: 5427799Abstract: A compacted sustained release composition for delivering a drug as an active ingredient to the gastro-intestinal tract comprises an effective amount of the active ingredient in mixture with xanthan gum and an excipient, the active ingredient comprising in excess of 40 percent by weight of the total of the active ingredient and the xanthan gum, the mixture being in the form of a unit dose in capsule or tablet form. In addition to niacin, the active ingredient may be an analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory agent, vitamin, electrolyte replenisher, decongestant, antihistamine, and useful bacteriological organisms for the gastro-intestinal tract.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1993Date of Patent: June 27, 1995Assignee: Valentine Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: William Valentine, William K. Valentine
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Patent number: 5320847Abstract: A high-fiber, consumable bulk fiber composition, which may be used as a laxative, comprises powdered psyllium husks agglomerated with a water soluble, low viscosity gum, preferably gum acacia, to form a dry, free-flowing, water dispersible dietary fiber combinate. To form the dietary fiber combinate, the powdered psyllium husks are mixed with an aqueous solution of the water soluble, low viscosity gum, preferably by fluid bed agglomeration, and dried. The composition is employed to treat constipation by ingesting an effective amount of the dietary fiber combinate dispersed in water.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1993Date of Patent: June 14, 1994Assignee: Valentine Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: William Valentine, William K. Valentine
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Patent number: 5292534Abstract: A compacted sustained release composition for delivering a drug as an active ingredient to the gastro-intestinal tract comprises an effective amount of the active ingredient in mixture with xanthan gum, the active ingredient comprising in excess of 40 percent by weight of the total of the active ingredient and the xanthan gum, the mixture being in the form of a unit dose in capsule or tablet form. In addition to niacin, the active ingredient may be an analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory agent, vitamin, electrolyte replenisher, decongestant, antihistamine, and useful bacteriological organisms for the gastro-intestinal tract.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1992Date of Patent: March 8, 1994Assignee: Valentine Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: William Valentine, William K. Valentine
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Patent number: 5275822Abstract: A defoaming or antifoaming composition comprises a free flowing granular combinate of 50 to 90 weight percent of a water soluble carbohydrate-based agglomerate selected from the group consisting of maltodextrin agglomerates, maltodextrin/dextrose co-agglomerates, dextrose agglomerates, maltodextrin/sucrose co-agglomerates, maltodextrin/fructose co-agglomerates, sucrose agglomerates, fructose agglomerates, mannitol agglomerates, sorbitol agglomerates, agglomerates of hydrolyzed cereal solids, and agglomerates of corn syrup solids and about 10 to 50 weight percent of a liquid, nonaqueous, defoaming or antifoaming composition such as simethicone, hydrocarbon-based oils or silicone oils. The composition may be combined with one or more suitable excipients and prepared as a unit dosage in the form of a compressed tablet, filled capsule, packet, or granule for various defoaming applications.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 1991Date of Patent: January 4, 1994Assignee: Valentine Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: William Valentine, William K. Valentine
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Patent number: 5073384Abstract: A consumable antigas or antiflatulent composition is produced by combining a water soluble agglomerated maltodextrin and a fluid, nonaqueous, defoaming or antifoaming composition such as simethicone or silicone, mineral or other oils containing silica to form a granular mixture. The granular mixture may be prepared in a unit dose in granular form or as a compressed tablet or capsule.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1989Date of Patent: December 17, 1991Assignee: Valentine Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: William Valentine, William K. Valentine
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Patent number: 4906478Abstract: An antigas and/or antiflatulent composition comprising an admixture combinate of liquid simethicone and powdered calcium silicate. The simethicone and calcium silicate are blended and sheared to assure a uniform free-flowing powder combined of less than 50 micron particle size. The simethicone and calcium silicate are preferably present in equal amounts by weight. Excipient materials may be blended with the powdered combinate and prepared in a unit dose in the form of a compressed tablet or powder-filled capsule.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 1988Date of Patent: March 6, 1990Assignee: Valentine Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: William Valentine, William K. Valentine
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Patent number: RE35893Abstract: A defoaming or antifoaming composition comprises a free flowing granular combinate of 50 to 90 weight percent of a water soluble carbohydrate-based agglomerate selected from the group consisting of maltodextrin agglomerates, maltodextrin/dextrose co-agglomerates, dextrose agglomerates, maltodextrin/sucrose co-agglomerates, maltodextrin/fructose co-agglomerates, sucrose agglomerates, fructose agglomerates, mannitol agglomerates, sorbitol agglomerates, agglomerates of hydrolyzed cereal solids, and agglomerates of corn syrup solids and about 10 to 50 weight percent of a liquid, nonaqueous, defoaming or antifoaming composition such as simethicone, hydrocarbon-based oils or silicone oils. The composition may be combined with one or more suitable excipients and prepared as a unit dosage in the form of a compressed tablet, filled capsule, packet, or granule for various defoaming applications.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 1995Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: Valentine Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: William K. Valentine, William Valentine