Patents by Inventor André Hunziker

André Hunziker 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: 12059634
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing spray-dried powders. During the process, a solvent is used. The process is done in a continuous manner and such that the emulsification mass ratio is low when removal of the solvent is started. Preferred solvents are isopropyl acetate and ethyl acetate. The invention also relates to a set-up to run the inventive process at industrial scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: André Hunziker, René Lang, David Schaffner, Thomas Zwick
  • Publication number: 20240090536
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein are directed to clear liquid formulations comprising: a) at least one carotenoid, and b) at least one modified food starch, and c) at least one saccharide, and d) water The present invention is further directed to a process for the manufacture of such liquid formulations, as well as to beverages containing the same. These beverages are also clear and color stable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: David SCHAFFNER, Gabriela BADOLATO BÖNISCH, André HUNZIKER, Thomas ZWICK
  • Patent number: 11772007
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing spray-dried powders. During the process, a solvent is used. The process is done in multiple steps such that the emulsification mass ratio is low when removal of the solvent is started. Preferred solvents are isopropyl acetate and ethyl acetate. The invention also relates to a set-up to run the inventive process at industrial scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: André Hunziker, Renè Lang, David Schaffner, Thomas Zwick
  • Publication number: 20230189853
    Abstract: Methods and industrial scale set-ups for manufacturing spray-dried powders are provided. During the process, a solvent is used. The process is done batchwise such that the emulsification mass ratio is low when removal of the solvent is started. Preferred solvents are isopropyl acetate and ethyl acetate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: André HUNZIKER, Renè LANG, David SCHAFFNER, Thomas ZWICK
  • Publication number: 20210360951
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing spray-dried powders. During the process, a solvent is used. The process is done batchwise such that the emulsification mass ratio is low when removal of the solvent is started. Preferred solvents are isopropyl acetate and ethyl acetate. The invention also relates to a set-up to run the inventive process at industrial scale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: André HUNZIKER, Renè LANG, David SCHAFFNER, Thomas ZWICK
  • Publication number: 20210154593
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing spray-dried powders. During the process, a solvent is used. The process is done in multiple steps such that the emulsification mass ratio is low when removal of the solvent is started. Preferred solvents are isopropyl acetate and ethyl acetate. The invention also relates to a set-up to run the inventive process at industrial scale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: André HUNZIKER, Renè LANG, David SCHAFFNER, Thomas ZWICK
  • Publication number: 20180310595
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an acid-stable bixin form, wherein the bixin is microencapsulated in a matrix of a hydrocolloid, preferably in a matrix of modified food starch. This bixin form can be in the form of an emulsion, a suspension or in form of a powder. The present invention is further directed to a process for the manufacture of such forms, as well as to beverages containing them. These yellow-orange to red-orange beverages are physically stable and color stable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: David SCHAFFNER, André HUNZIKER, Renè LANG, Markus BECK
  • Publication number: 20150064318
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a clear liquid formulation comprising: a) at least one carotenoid, and b) at least one modified food starch, and c) at least one saccharide, and d) water, especially to a clear liquid formulation comprising a) 0.1 to 10 weight-% (preferably 0.5 to 5.0 weight-%, more preferably 0.5 to 3.0 weight-%, most preferably 1.0 to 3.0 weight-%) of at least one carotenoid, and b) 20 to 60 weight-% (preferably 30 to 50 weight-%) of at least one modified food starch, and c) 0.5 to 60 weight-% (preferably 0.5 to 30 weight-%, more preferably 0.5 to 20 weight-%, most preferably 1.0 to 10 weight-%) of at least one saccharide, and d) 35 to 75 weight-% (preferably 45 to 65 weight-%) of water, all amounts based on the total weight of the liquid formulation, whereby all amounts add up to 100 weight-%. The present invention is further directed to a process for the manufacture of such liquid formulations, as well as to beverages containing them. These beverages are also clear and color stable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Gabriela Badolato Bönisch, David Schaffner, Thomas Zwick, André Hunziker