Patents by Inventor Amanda L. Gunn

Amanda L. Gunn 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).

  • Gellan gum to improve physical stability of liquid nutritional products
    Patent number: 6042854
    Abstract: Liquid, nutritionally complete formulas are disclosed with improved physical stability. The nutritionally complete formulas are pourable, yet are able to hold minerals, insoluble fiber and flavoring agents such as cocoa powder in suspension without the formation of a sediment that is not readily redispersible. The invention comprises the use of gellan gum at a concentration of between 10-500 parts per million. Although gellan gum alone is sufficient, the nutritionally complete formula may also comprise other stabilizers such as carrageenan and/or carboxymethylcellulose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Morris, Normanella T. DeWille, Gregory A. Snowden, Michael A. Chandler, Amanda L. Gunn, Rohini P. Mulchandani, Steven L. Hartline
  • Gellan gum to improve physical stability of liquid nutritional products
    Patent number: 5869118
    Abstract: Liquid, nutritionally complete formulas are disclosed with improved physical stability. The nutritionally complete formulas are pourable, yet are able to hold minerals, insoluble fiber and flavoring agents such as cocoa powder in suspension without the formation of a sediment that is not readily redispersible. The invention comprises the use of gellan gum at a concentration of between 10-500 parts per million. Although gellan gum alone is sufficient, the nutritionally complete formula may also comprise other stabilizers such as carrageenan and/or carboxymethylcellulose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Morris, Normanella T. Dewille, Gregory A. Snowden, Michael A. Chandler, Amanda L. Gunn, Rohini P. Mulchandani, Steven L. Hartline