Patents Examined by Katherine D LeBlanc
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Patent number: 11957149Abstract: A method for making highly soluble Stevia sweetener compositions is described. The resulting sweetener compositions readily provide high concentration solutions, and also possess superior taste qualities. The compositions can be used as sweeteners, sweetness enhancers, and flavor enhancers in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: PURECIRCLE SDN BHDInventors: Avetik Markosyan, Siddhartha Purkayastha, Marquita L. Johnson, Monica Moralma Garces Ortega
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Patent number: 11950608Abstract: A foodstuff may include an edible encased protein product. The edible encased protein product may include a natural or synthetic edible casing and a full muscle chicken protein filler encased in the casing. An insertion member may extends along a longitudinal axis between first and second ends. At least one end may extend within the full muscle chicken encased in the casing. The edible encased protein may be dimensioned to simulate a chicken wing flat or drumette.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Inventor: Joseph Edward Caruso
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Patent number: 11918008Abstract: A method for production of a cocoa powder substitute includes: drying a spent coffee ground material, previously utilized in a coffee brewing process, to a moisture content of less than 10% by mass to produce a dried spent coffee ground material; extracting oil from the dried spent coffee ground material to produce a coffee flour material characterized by a fat content of less than 5% by mass; milling the coffee flour material to an average particle size of less than 250 microns; and flavoring the coffee flour material to produce a cocoa-homologous flavor in the coffee flour material.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2023Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: The Kawa Project Inc.Inventor: Aaron Matthew Feigelman
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Patent number: 11903405Abstract: A food bar, and a method for making the food bar. The food bar includes a crust, the crust having a binding agent including a sesame component, the sesame component including a combination of sesame powder, sesame paste. The food bar also includes a filling within the crust, The crust to filling weight ratio between is about 1:1.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: N'SHAPE BAR LLCInventor: Nina Leona Delon
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Patent number: 11903395Abstract: A coated coffee particle and to various items made a coated coffee particle are provided. The coated coffee particle may be formed or molded in to structured coffee composition. The coated coffee particle is suitable for use in one or more of automatic drip coffee makers, single serving coffee makers, percolating coffee makers, moka pot coffee makers, French press coffee makers, vacuum coffee makers, expresso coffee makers, thermal coffee makers, or any combination of two or more thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2019Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: The Folger Coffee CompanyInventors: Steven G. Fishter, Stephen J. Westerkamp, Jennifer Marie Sabo, Tracy May Adair, Jessalin Anise Howell, Michael Joe Steven Vaughan
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Patent number: 11896025Abstract: A structured coffee composition and to various items made using such coffee composition are provided. The structured coffee composition is suitable for use in one or more of automatic drip coffee makers, single serving coffee makers, percolating coffee makers, moka pot coffee makers, French press coffee makers, vacuum coffee makers, expresso coffee makers, thermal coffee makers, or any combination of two or more thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2019Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: The Folger Coffee CompanyInventors: Steven G. Fishter, Stephen J. Westerkamp, Jennifer Marie Sabo, Tracy May Adair, Jessalin Anise Howell, Michael Joe Steven Vaughan
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Patent number: 11889845Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for producing a package of cheese shreds. Cheese shreds and anticaking agent are mixed at a load between 2 wt. % and 10 wt. % in relation to the cheese shreds to form anticake-coated cheese shreds. The anticaking agent comprises 15-30 wt. % reducing sugar; 0.2-0.8 wt. % glucose oxidase; and 0.5-2 wt. % salt chosen from sodium chloride, calcium chloride, and magnesium chloride. The anticake-coated cheese shreds are then sealed into a package without modifying the atmosphere in the package or using an inert gas flush.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Allied Blending LPInventor: Andrea Stange
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Patent number: 11871756Abstract: A process and system is provided for the manufacture of vegetable dough using only water as an ingredient of the dough, and for a time interval ranging between 5 minutes and up to 10 minutes, wherein the vegetable is selected from vegetables and grains.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Heat and Control, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Anthony Caridis, Ernesto Isam Arao Toyohara, Jesús Adolfo Sandoval Avila, Sergio González Granados, Miguel Angel Gómez Angulo, Mario Lorenzana Saucedo, Arturo Lorenzana Guerrero
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Patent number: 11864577Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for producing a microencapsulated oil-and-fat, comprising microencapsulating the oil-and-fat, wherein materials are subjected to carbon dioxide treatment during the microencapsulation, and the carbon dioxide treatment comprises: introducing carbon dioxide into the materials, and then refrigerating the materials. The producing method of the invention is simple, effectively improves the embedding rate of the oil-and-fat in the microencapsulated oil-and-fat, improves the stability of the oil-and-fat, and can prolong the shelf-life of a corresponding final product. The present invention also discloses a microencapsulated oil-and-fat produced by the method.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2018Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: INNER MONGOLIA YILI INDUSTRIAL GROUP CO., LTD.Inventors: Pengfei Chang, Biao Liu, Xiaoyu Kong
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Patent number: 11866680Abstract: System for maturation of wine comprises a tank and one or more wooden barrels and flow connectors to allow circulation of maturing wine between the tank and the one or more barrels. The barrels may comprise a wooden exterior and an internal volume and a plurality of internal wooden surfaces extending inwardly of the wooden exterior into the internal volume to increase wood surface area. The barrel may be a traditional oak barrel.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Ariel Scientific Innovations Ltd.Inventor: Elyashiv Drori
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Patent number: 11864576Abstract: A method of manufacturing candied popcorn, including providing: a kettle to pop popcorn kernels into popped popcorn; a drum to tumble the popped popcorn and sift out unpopped or undersized popcorn; a hopper to place the popped popcorn onto a tray; a scarf plate; and a drizzle applicator to apply an edible adhesive to the popped popcorn; preparing a volume of popped popcorn using a wet pop technique; transporting a portion of the volume of popped corn to the drum to sift out unpopped or undersized popcorn; placing the popcorn from the drum onto a tray; adjusting the height of the tray relative to a belt and placing the tray onto the belt; applying a first application of the edible adhesive onto the remaining popcorn; passing the remaining popcorn under the scarf plate to receive dry product; applying a second application of the edible adhesive onto the remaining popcorn.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: PERFECT SNAX, LLCInventor: Frank Florio
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Patent number: 11864569Abstract: The disclosure relates to products and methods for improving the performance of cereal manufactured with silk solutions and powders containing silk fibroin obtained from silk inputs. The coatings, or otherwise incorporated silk fibroin, can be used to improve the shelf life of cereals, reduce the glycemic index of cereals, and to improve the performance of those cereals in areas valued by consumers.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Cambridge Crops, Inc.Inventors: Adam Behrens, Sezin Yigit, Laith Abu-Taleb, Ryan Ellis, Jesse Groner
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Patent number: 11832620Abstract: The present invention relates to fillings for bakery and patisserie products, in particular fillings for cakes and the methods for preparing the fillings as well as the bakery and patisserie products, in particular cakes, comprising the fillings.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: PURATOS NVInventors: Paul De Pauw, Jo Libens, Heidi Theunissen
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Patent number: 11814610Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a yeast protein extract to stabilise the haze or cloudiness of a drink, particularly beer and preferably white beer.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2017Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: LESAFFRE ET COMPAGNIEInventors: Yves Gosselin, Rudy Menin, Stéphane Meulemans
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Patent number: 11785972Abstract: A processing aid for an extrudable food composition includes from about 60% to about 99% by weight of at least one edible emulsifier and from about 1% to about 40% by weight of a short chain carboxylic acid. The extrudable food composition may include from about 80% to about 90% by weight of a raw material; from about 1% to about 18% by weight added moisture; from about 0.1% to about 3% of a processing aid, wherein the processing aid includes at least one edible emulsifier and at least one short chain carboxylic acid. The raw material is selected from one or more of corn meal, whole grain corn meal, rice, whole grain flour, rice pea, brown rice, wheat flour, whole wheat flour, pea flour, black bean, pinto bean flour, potato flour, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Ximena Quintero-Fuentes, Carl Littrell
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Patent number: 11786068Abstract: An infant formula dispensing apparatus has a receptacle for receiving a sealed pod containing an amount of infant formula powder sufficient for a single feeding of a predetermined size. When the pod is placed in the receptacle, a fixture of the apparatus pierces the pod and forces warm water through the pod. The water mixes with the infant formula powder in the pod and exits the pod through a spout, where it is received in a receptacle, such as a lidless baby bottle.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2009Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Inventors: Danny J. Roberson, Aida Viana, Lidia Viana
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Patent number: 11780876Abstract: A method of preparing a complete protein by the addition of essential amino acids to an incomplete protein can include calculating an amount of each essential amino acid to be added to an incomplete protein and adding the calculated amount of each essential amino acid to the incomplete protein. The calculations can be done using a particular equation, described herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Inventor: Arthur Merrill Zemach
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Patent number: 11766051Abstract: The present invention relates to an edible pet chew where the pet chew comprises a thermo-processed shell and a cold-formed filling; the cold-formed filling is prepared at approximately room temperature and is not cooked; the thermo-processed shell contains cellulosic fibers, a humectant and a gelling agent; the cold-formed filling contains thermally labile nutrients and/or actives; and the pet chew is made by co-extruding the filling into the extruded tube-shaped thermo-processed shell.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Inventor: Blake Hawley
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Patent number: 11738924Abstract: A rice wrapper having a rectangular shape is formed into a deformed conical shape having an apex formed by an intermediate part of one long side, the deformed conical shape is formed by: rolling a part forming one corner part located between one short side and the one long side as an inside rolled part in such a way that the one corner part is placed at an intermediate part of the opposite other long side; rolling a part on the other short side over the inside rolled part as an outside rolled part; and fixing the outside rolled part onto the inside rolled part. The rice wrapper has an outer film provided with a first mark for positioning the part on the other short side which is rolled as the outside rolled part when the deformed conical shape is formed.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: FUJIMASA CO., LTD.Inventor: Shuichi Fujimori
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Patent number: 11730183Abstract: The invention relates to a granular de-dusting material comprising 30-60 wt. % cold-swelling potato starch, 5-40 wt. % vegetable oil, 5-35 wt. % flour, all weight percentages based on dry weight of the granular de-dusting material. The invention further relates to a method for preparing a de-dusted enzyme product, comprising contacting a granular enzyme preparation, containing dust particles, with a granular dedusting material according to the invention, whereby the dust particles adhere to the granular de-dusting material, whereby the de-dusted enzyme product is obtained. The invention further relates to a de-dusted enzyme product.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Mauri Technology B.V.Inventors: Adrianus Rutgerus Antonius Karremans, Martinus Gerardus van Oort