Patents by Inventor Akifumi Tsuruta

Akifumi Tsuruta 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).

  • Low-calorie food and beverages
    Patent number: 7867546
    Abstract: A non-fat or low-fat food and beverage product having low calories is provided. The product offers a flavor, body and fat's texture. The food and beverage product includes a fat-like texture substance containing inulin as a main ingredient and polyglutamic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Masahiro Hirano, Akifumi Tsuruta
  • Low-calorie food and beverages
    Publication number: 20080075831
    Abstract: A non-fat or low-fat food and beverage product having low calories is provided. The product offers a flavor, body and fat's texture. The food and beverage product includes a fat-like texture substance containing inulin as a main ingredient and polyglutamic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Masahiro Hirano, Akifumi Tsuruta