Patents by Inventor Alex Tipton

Alex Tipton 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).

  • Flour Having Improved Organoleptic Properties
    Publication number: 20230284635
    Abstract: A fermented flour having an improved mouthfeel and taste includes a reduced concentration of off-flavor compounds. Methods of reducing the off-flavored compounds concentration in a flour include fermenting the flour under solid state fermenting conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Jin-E Shin, Antony Alex Tipton, Chen Chun Shao, Prabhakar Kasturi, Todd A. Rakofsky, Zhanfeng Xu
  • Savory granola cluster snack food
    Patent number: 8790736
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a snack food product having savory granola clusters that is rich in whole grains, fibers and nuts, designed to provide a satisfying snack between meals or in place of a meal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Todd Smith, Alex Tipton
  • Compound Coating Containing Coffee & Snack Food Products Using Same
    Publication number: 20140099407
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound coating compound containing coffee powder that delivers the substantial equivalent as a cup of coffee in about one to about three ounces of food product. The compound coating may be used in many different snack food products, providing an additional source of energy for the consumer. A method for making a snack food product with the compound coating is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Andres Victor ARDISSON-KORAT, Jennifer Bell RAYMOND, R. Todd SMITH, Alex TIPTON, Louis C. VAZQUEZ
  • Savory Granola Cluster Snack Food
    Publication number: 20140093635
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a snack food product having savory granola clusters that is rich in whole grains, fibers and nuts, designed to provide a satisfying snack between meals or in place of a meal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: R. Todd Smith, Alex Tipton
  • Natural laundry detergent compositions
    Patent number: 7638474
    Abstract: A laundry detergent composition with a limited number of natural ingredients containing a hydrogen peroxide source, sodium carbonate and a surfactant selected from a fatty alcohol sulfate, alkyl polyglucoside and a lauryl sarcosinate. The laundry composition optionally has a fragrance, colored speckles, builder and enzymes. The laundry detergent composition can be used to clean tough stains on fabrics and cleans as well or better than commercial compositions containing synthetically derived cleaning agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Bryan Parrish, Sumi Cate, Sarah Coulter, Aram Garabedian, Michael Ott, James Siacunco, Alex Tipton
  • Gravity flow carbon block filter
    Publication number: 20060000763
    Abstract: A gravity flow carbon block filter comprising approximately 20-90 wt % activated carbon particles having a mean particle size in the range of approximately 90-220 ?m, and approximately 10-50 wt % low melt index polymeric material. The low melt index polymeric material can have a melt index less than 1.0 g/10 min or greater than 1.0 g/10 min and a mean particle size in the range of approximately 20-150 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Edward Rinker, Toni Lynch, Ruth Chan, Alex Tipton, Bruce Saaski