Patents Examined by Hong Mehta
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Patent number: 7829127Abstract: A calcium fortified syrup is disclosed which provides between 10-70% of the US RDI of calcium per 2 tablespoonfuls. The calcium remains uniformly dispersed and the product has no harsh off-notes or bitter after taste.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: The Hershey CompanyInventors: Joseph Milici, Mary Ellen Kline, Malathy Nair
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Patent number: 7829126Abstract: Disclosed are infant formulas and corresponding methods of using them to promote retinal health and vision development in infants. The formulas, which are free of egg phospholipids and comprise fat, protein, carbohydrate, vitamins, and minerals, including docosahexaenoic acid and, on a ready-to-feed basis, at least about 50 mcg/liter of lutein, wherein the weight ratio of lutein (mcg) to docosahexaenoic acid (mg) is from about 1:2 to about 10:1. The formulas are also believed to be especially useful in reducing the risk of retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Bridget Barrett-Reis, Pamela T. Price, Amy Mackey
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Patent number: 7820225Abstract: Low sodium salt compositions containing a blend of sodium chloride and one or more magnesium, sodium and potassium salts are provided. Also provided are methods for making and using the compositions. Further provided are food products containing the compositions.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2008Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Exportadora de Sal, S.A. de C.V.Inventor: Juan Antonio Flores Zuniga
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Patent number: 7815959Abstract: A coffee cherry is harvested, preferably in a sub-ripe state, and quick-dried to provide a basis for numerous nutritional products. Such coffee cherries and portions thereof may be particularly characterized by their extremely low concentration of mycotoxins, including various aflatoxins, fumonisins, ochratoxins, and/or vomitoxin (DON, deoxynivalenol).Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc.Inventors: Dusan Miljkovic, Brad Duell, Vukosava Miljkovic
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Patent number: 7815953Abstract: A capsule for extracting a beverage from a substance in powder form, preferably ground coffee, by means of pressurized water, comprising a box-like body which contains the substance in powder form and has a base provided with an output port for the outflow of the extracted beverage, the output port being closed by an elastic crema forming septum which can open under the pressure of the water, the capsule further comprising a safety lid which is mounted on the box-like body at the base so as to increase the axial size of the box-like body, the lid comprising a shoulder which is engaged on the septum and is adapted to retain the septum within the capsule.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Illycaffe' S.p.A.Inventors: Luca Mastropasqua, Bruno Dellapietra, Frans Van Eeden, Furio Suggi Liverani, Claudio Bolzicco, Luigi Vozza
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Patent number: 7807205Abstract: Methods are provided for isolating a nutrient from coffee cherries or for producing a food product that comprises a coffee cherry or portion thereof (FIG. 3). It is particularly preferred that coffee cherries will have an extremely low concentration of mycotoxins, including various aflatoxins, fumonisins, ochratoxins, and/or vomitoxin (DON, deoxynivalenol).Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc.Inventors: Dusan Miljkovic, Brad Duell, Vukosava Miljkovic
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Patent number: 7799360Abstract: The present invention provides a method for washing eggs with a wash mixture of water and composite particles that comprise a mixture of microbial nutrients bound together by a solid fatty acid material. The shells of eggs are contacted with the wash mixture and organic material is removed from the egg shells into the wash mixture. The composite particles in the wash mixture foster microbial degradation of the organic material within the wash mixture. The wash mixture leaves the egg shells whiter than enzyme solutions and maintains the cleaning action for a longer period of time.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: BioNutraTech, Inc.Inventors: Sandra Hruza Ronning, Brian Joseph Molloy
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Patent number: 7799364Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a green tea product with enhanced aroma. The method comprises the steps of: providing an aroma composition comprising E-2-hexenal and linalool in a weight ratio of at least 0.7:1; and combining the aroma composition with the tea product. Also provided are green tea products with enhanced aroma.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Conopco Inc.Inventors: Steven Peter Colliver, Michael Alan Cooper, Allen Griffiths, Alan David Peilow, David George Sharp
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Patent number: 7794772Abstract: The present invention has an object of providing a concentrated coffee extract which is rich in aroma component released when the roasted coffee beans are ground and has an amount of coffee oil controllable in accordance with the use and purpose, and a process for industrially producing the same. According to the present invention, the above object is achieved by separating an aroma component-containing distillate, a coffee oil-containing liquid, and a coffee extract from a slurry obtained by wet-grinding roasted coffee beans, and after the coffee extract is concentrated, adding back the aroma component-containing distillate and the coffee oil-containing liquid.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2005Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Takasago International CorporationInventors: Yukio Goto, Katsuya Uno, Shigeru Tanaka
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Patent number: 7790209Abstract: The invention provides a total enteral nutritious composition containing proteins, sugars, fats, minerals and vitamins, which improves serum albumin and ameliorates bedsores. The total enteral nutritious composition has a zinc/copper weight ratio of 10-25, and a zinc content of 1.5 mg or greater, a copper content of 0.075-0.15 mg, a sodium content of at least 185 mg, a vitamin B1 content of at least 0.30 mg, a vitamin B2 content of at least 0.25 mg and a protein content of at least 4.0 g, per 100 kcal of the composition. Preferably it has a protein content of at least 5.0 g, a vitamin B6 content of at least 0.30 mg, a biotin content of at least 1.0 ?g, a vitamin B12 content of at least 0.20 ?g, a folic acid content of at least 20 ?g, a ?-carotene content of at least 100 ?g and a vitamin C content of at least 10 mg. Medium-chain fatty acid oils preferably constitute 35% by weight of the fats of the fat source, per 100 kcal of the composition. The preferred composition viscosity is 6-18 mPa·s (25° C.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.Inventors: Toshihiro Ohmori, Naoki Hayashi, Kiyoshi Fujita, Hideki Tanaka, Kazunori Saima, Itaru Kon, Miki Tomoe
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Patent number: 7754254Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing a coating comprising maltitol which can prevent the coating from being chipped without using reinforcement or binder at low cost and at short times. The present invention provides a method for providing a coating for a core material, which comprises: (i) a first coating step which comprises coating the core material with an aqueous solution comprising maltitol and a crystallization inhibitor which inhibits crystallization of maltitol in an amount more than 3% by weight and not more than 6% by weight based on the weight of total solid content of sugar alcohols including maltitol in the solution, (ii) a second coating step which comprises coating the core material which has been coated by the first coating step with a powder maltitol composition, and (iii) a drying step which comprises drying the thus coated core material.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Ueno Fine Chemicals Industry, Ltd.Inventors: Sho Arai, Shoko Sakai, Nao Imanishi
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Patent number: 7754263Abstract: Methods are provided for isolating a nutrient from coffee cherries or for producing a food product that comprises a coffee cherry or portion thereof. It is particularly preferred that coffee cherries will have an extremely low concentration of mycotoxins, including various aflatoxins, fumonisins, ochratoxins, and/or vomitoxin (DON, deoxynivalenol).Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc.Inventors: Dusan Miljkovic, Brad Duell, Vukosava Miljkovic
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Patent number: 7740891Abstract: A hand-held oatmeal product is provided that is ready to eat. The oatmeal product may be packaged in a retortable pouch. Methods of making the oatmeal product are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2006Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: The Quaker Oats CompanyInventors: David V. Foster, Christopher True
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Patent number: 7700142Abstract: A cereal bran fortified with an effective amount of select additives such as vitamins, minerals, and essential dietary fats to promote digestive health. The fortified cereal bran can be used as a dietary supplement or as an added ingredient to fortify various food products. The additive used herein is an effective amount of vitamin D, selenium, calcium, magnesium, folic acid and omega 3 fatty acids.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2005Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Inventor: Diane Wright Hoffpauer
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Patent number: 7641927Abstract: A composition in the form of a chewing gum composition or a confectionery composition containing a stain removing complex of a stain removing agent and a cyclodextrin compound and methods of preparing and using the same to remove stains from dental material including teeth.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2006Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Cadbury Adams USA, LLCInventors: Petros Gebreselassie, Shiuh John Luo, Navroz Boghani
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Patent number: 7641932Abstract: Production of a phosphate mixture for brines used in the food industry, which comprises a) 60 to 85 weight % of a clear soluble potassiumtripolyphosphate (KTPP) with a P2O5 content of 46.0 weight % to 47.0 weight % and a K2O/P2O5 mole ratio of 1.7 to 1.78, b) 15 to 39 weight % sodiumpolyphosphate, c) 1 to 5 weigth % MxH3-xPO4, with M=Na, K and x=1,2,3 and/or MxH4-xP2O7, in which M=Na and x=2,3,4 and when M=K then x=4; wherein the phosphate mixture has a pH value of 8 to 10 and exhibits a turbidity in water and brines of <5 TE/F.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2005Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: B.K. Giulini GmbHInventors: Richard Tänzler, Bernd Krug, Frank Neumann, Peter Braun, Ulrike Fischer-Nägele
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Patent number: 7624673Abstract: Single-dose capsule comprising a sealed moulded-plastic casing (10) having an end wall (16) provided with orifices (24) and a bottom sealing foil (17). A chamber (30) is formed between the said foil (17) and the bottom surface (18) of the perforated end wall (16) and is filled with the beverage percolated through the said orifices (24) before it is discharged directly towards an underlying container through the spout created at the moment of opening or tearing of the said bottom foil (17), immediately before the start of percolation. USE: preparation of a percolated of the beverage. ADVANTAGES: high quality of the beverage.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2005Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Hausbrandt Trieste 1892 SPAInventor: Martino Zanetti