Patents Represented by Attorney Dale Bjorkman

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  • Food intermediate having sequestered phytosteryl esters in a polysaccharide matrix
    Patent number: 8168248
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a novel food intermediate containing a phytosteryl esters complex and the method used to create the food intermediate. The food product provides beneficial hypocholesterolemic activity through increased cholesterol-uptake inhibition while simultaneously delivering a food product that is not adversely affected by its inclusion, either in taste or texture or in any undesirable side effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Plank, Daniel J. Lewandowski, Barrie R. Froseth, Jonathan W. Devries
  • Food products with biocontrol preservation and method
    Patent number: 7579030
    Abstract: Food products can include dried microorganisms as a biocontrol agent. The dried cultures resist inactivation during pasteurization of the food product. The microorganisms are selected to be nontoxic and to inhibit growth of pathogenic microorganisms. For example, the biocontrol microorganisms can produce acid to lower the pH of the product thereby inhibiting the growth of pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: General Mills Cereals, LLC.
    Inventors: David J. Domingues, John H. Hanlin
  • Detergent composition containing coated perfume particles
    Patent number: 5188753
    Abstract: Perfume particles comprise perfume dispersed within certain water-soluble polymeric carrier materials and encapsulated in a protective shell by coating with a friable coating material. The coated particles allow for preservation and protection of perfumes which are susceptible to degradation or loss in storage and in harsh cleaning conditions. In use, the surface coating fractures and the underlying carrier/perfume particles efficiently deliver a large variety of perfume types to fabrics or other surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Assignees: The Procter & Gamble Company, Minnesota Mining & MAanufacturing Company
    Inventors: Diane G. Schmidt, Howard J. Buttery, Robert J. Norbury
  • Coated perfume particles in fabric softener or antistatic agents
    Patent number: 5137646
    Abstract: Perfume particles comprise perfume dispersed within certain water-insoluble polymeric carrier materials and encapsulated in a protective shell by coating with a friable coating material. The coated particles allow for preservation and protection of perfumes which are susceptible to degradation or loss in storage and in harsh cleaning conditions. In use, the surface coating fractures and the underlying carrier/perfume particles efficiently deliver a large variety of perfume types to fabrics or other surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignees: The Procter & Gamble Company, Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Diane G. Schmidt, Howard J. Buttery, Robert J. Norbury