Patents by Inventor Alexander Sher

Alexander Sher 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).

  • Patent number: 10667536
    Abstract: The present invention relates to beverage products. In particular, the invention is concerned with a protein system induced by controlled aggregation of milk proteins which imparts outstanding sensory attributes on beverage product, in particular when containing low fat and/or low sugar. A method of producing such beverage and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
    Inventors: Virginie Kapchie, Jun-Tse Ray Fu, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Lu Wang, Philippe Rousset, Alexander A. Sher
  • Patent number: 10667540
    Abstract: A container stores a main liquid component that contains a dissolved gas, preferably nitrous oxide, separately from a foam initiator component that is at least one of a powder, a liquid or a concentrate. A dispensing part of the container, such as a dispensing lid, can contain the foam initiator component. The foam initiator component is dispersed and dissolved into the main liquid component to form a foaming ready to drink beverage. The foam initiator component comprises a portion of the ingredients of the ready to drink beverage. Combination of the foam initiator component with the main liquid component not only results in foam generation in the container without any mechanical energy input additional to the opening of the container but also forms the ready to drink beverage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
    Inventors: Deepak Sahai, Alexander Sher
  • Publication number: 20190364917
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing a shelf stable ready-to-drink beverage product, comprising the steps of: providing an ingredient composition comprising micellar caseins and whey protein, having a total protein concentration of 1.5-8 wt. %, and wherein the composition has a casein to whey protein ratio of 90/10-60/40, adding divalent cations to provide a concentration of 3-20 mM free divalent cations in the ingredient composition, and 0.025-0.3 wt % of a stabilizing system comprising hydrocolloids, and subsequently heat treating the ingredient composition at ultra high temperature (UHT) at 135-150° C. for 3-30 s to form agglomerated proteins comprising casein and beta-lactoglobulin from the whey protein, the agglomerates having a size of 5-30 microns mean diameter D(4,3) as measured by laser diffraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Alexander A. Sher, Yubin Ye, Margaret Schneider, Philippe Rousset, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela
  • Patent number: 10448654
    Abstract: A packaged product consisting essentially of an aseptic dairy beverage in a closed container is disclosed. The beverage may be foamed by shaking, to provide a pleasant foamy texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
    Inventors: Virginie Kapchie, Veena Prabhakar, Philippe Rousset, Alexander A. Sher
  • Publication number: 20190307143
    Abstract: The present invention relates to beverage products, in particular a liquid natural coconut based creamer composition comprising: coconut; coconut oil; high acyl gellan gum present in an amount ranging from 0.08 to 0.15 wt/wt %; guar gum present in an amount ranging from 0 to 0.5 wt/wt %; pea protein present in an amount ranging from 0.2 to 2 wt/wt %; and buffer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Galen Bunce, Maxime Saffon, Jun-Tse Fu, Alexander Sher
  • Publication number: 20190239531
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ready-to-drink cocoa milk beverage products. In particular, the invention is concerned with a protein system induced by controlled aggregation of milk proteins which imparts outstanding sensory attributes and improved physical stability of the beverage products, in particular when containing low fat and/or low sugar. A method of 5 producing such beverage and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Veena Prabhakar, Yubin Ye, Guadalupe Del Carmen Aldape Farias, Valerie Jean Bailey, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Philippe Rousset, Alexander Sher
  • Publication number: 20190110508
    Abstract: The present invention relates to beverage products, in particular a liquid natural plant-based creamer composition comprising: an edible nut; high-acyl gellan gum present in an amount ranging from 0.08 to 0.15 wt/wt %; pea protein present in an amount ranging from 0.2 to 1 wt/wt %; and buffer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Galen Bunce, Maxime Saffon, Jun-Tse Ray Fu, Alexander A. Sher
  • Publication number: 20190069583
    Abstract: The present invention relates to beverage products, in particular a liquid natural plant-based creamer composition comprising: an edible nut; high-acyl gellan gum present in an amount ranging from 0.07 to 0.15 wt/wt %; acacia senegal gum present in an amount ranging from 0.30 to 1.50 wt/wt %; and buffer ranging from 0.1 to 0.4 wt/wt %.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Galen Bunce, Jun-Tse Ray Fu, Maxime Saffon, Alexander A. Sher, Winnie Octavia
  • Publication number: 20180289027
    Abstract: A dairy beverage comprising milk solids, oil or fat, starch, emulsifier, gellan, cellulose and carrageenan in specific amounts in a closed container is disclosed. The beverage may be foamed by shaking, to provide a pleasant aerated texture/mouthfeel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Virginie Kapchie, Ying Zheng, Philippe Rousset, Alexander Sher, Soad Balla
  • Publication number: 20180220668
    Abstract: The present invention relates to beverage products. In particular, the invention is concerned with a protein system induced by controlled aggregation of milk proteins which imparts outstanding sensory attributes on beverage product, in particular when containing no fat and/or reduced sugar. A method of producing such beverage and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Alexander A. Sher, Virginie Kapchie, Veena Prabhakar, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Philippe Rousset
  • Publication number: 20180220667
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ready-to-drink beverage products. In particular, the invention is concerned with a protein system induced by controlled aggregation of milk proteins which imparts outstanding sensory attributes and improved physical stability of the beverage product, in particular when containing low fat and/or low sugar. A method of producing such beverage and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Alexander A. Sher, Virginie Kapchie, Veena Prabhakar, Madansinh Vaghela, Phillippe Rousset
  • Publication number: 20180177215
    Abstract: The present invention relates to beverage products, in particular a liquid non-dairy creamer composition comprising unsaturated high oleic oils; caseinate salts; emulsifiers; and wherein further characterized in that the creamer comprises hydrocolloids comprising lambda-carrageenan, high acyl gellan gum and carboxymethyl cellulose wherein the lambda-carrageenan ranges from 0.02 to 0.1 wt/wt %, high acyl gellan gum ranges from 0.23 to 0.28 wt/wt %, and carboxymethyl cellulose ranges from 0.04 to 0.12 wt/wt % of the creamer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Jun-Tse FU, Sue BURNS, Alexander A. SHER
  • Patent number: 9980500
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a creamer composition, e.g. for use for addition into a coffee beverage, having good physical and chemical stability, in particular the invention relates to a liquid creamer composition including protein, oleosomes and optionally oil. The invention also relates to a beverage composition including the liquid creamer composition, and a method of making it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Virginie Kapchie, Jean-Baptiste Bezelgues, Christian Milo, Martin Erwin Leser, Alexander A. Sher
  • Publication number: 20180042285
    Abstract: Shelf stable ready to drink beverages are provided, and methods for making such beverages are also provided. The beverages comprise a hydrolyzed whole grain composition and a stabilizing system comprising high acyl gellan and optionally iota carrageenan. The hydrolyzed whole grain composition can be made by subjecting a whole grain component to an alpha-amylase and a protease. The beverage includes at least a dairy component, a cocoa component. The beverage can be aseptic and stable in a homogenous state during storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Soledad Palag, Teresita Bautista Pascual, Alexander Sher, Virginie Kapchie, Jun-Tse Fu, Robert Thomas Boehm
  • Publication number: 20170367361
    Abstract: The present invention relates to beverage products. In particular, the invention is concerned with a protein system induced by controlled aggregation of milk proteins which imparts outstanding sensory attributes on beverage product, in particular when containing low fat and/or low sugar. A method of producing such beverage and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Virginie Kapchie, Jun-Tse Ray Fu, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Lu Wang, Philippe Rousset, Alexander A. Sher
  • Publication number: 20170332651
    Abstract: A packaged product consisting essentially of an aseptic dairy beverage in a closed container is disclosed. The beverage may be foamed by shaking, to provide a pleasant foamy texture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Virginie Kapchie, Veena Prabhakar, Philippe Rousset, Alexander A. Sher
  • Patent number: 9788558
    Abstract: Ready to drink beverages are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a ready to drink high-protein chocolate beverage including a protein component, a cocoa component, and a stabilizing system. The protein component may be present in an amount from about 4% to about 12% by weight of the beverage. The stabilizing system includes sodium hexamethaphosphate and a hydrocolloid component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Teresita Bautista Pascual, Alexander A. Sher
  • Publication number: 20170273330
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid creamer composition comprising unsaturated high oleic oils in an amount from 65 to 95% by weight of the total fat in the creamer composition, oil soluble antioxidants and water soluble or dispersible natural plant extract antioxidants. The invention also relates to a beverage composition comprising the liquid creamer composition, and a method of making it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Guillermo Napolitano, Alexander A. Sher
  • Publication number: 20170105435
    Abstract: Ready to drink low sugar flavored dairy beverages are provided, and methods for making such beverages are also provided. The beverage can include a dairy component, a flavor component, and a stabilizing system comprising a first stabilizing component and a second stabilizing component. The flavor component can be at least one of a cocoa component or a fruit flavoring component. The first stabilizing component is microcrystalline cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose and further comprising carrageenans, and the second stabilizing component is at least one of gellan or a modified starch. Sugar can be present in the beverage in an amount up to about 4.5% of the beverage. The beverage can be aseptic and stable in a homogenous state for at least three months in ambient storage and preferably at least six months in ambient storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Ying Zheng, Alexander Sher, Virginie Kapchie, Jun-Tse Ray Fu
  • Patent number: 9619913
    Abstract: An animation can be selected. Pieces of the documents that pertain to the selected animation can be extracted from the document closure for the web page in which the animation appears. A composite data structure can be created therefrom. The winning set of @keyframes rules referenced by the animation-name property of a style rule (the virtual winning rule) can be computed and represented in a data structure. The winning animation properties can establish the timing properties to preview and edit the animation in a user interface without running the whole application. The data structure represented in the visual preview can be edited by applying user gestures to the animation displayed in a preview user interface (UI). The user changes can be mapped to changes to property values in the data structure and the underlying documents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC.
    Inventors: Kurt B Jacob, Timothy A Barham, Alexander Sher, Ryan J Salva, Michelle I Rosenthal