Patents by Inventor Barbara Gann

Barbara Gann 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).

  • Simulated frozen beverage composition and method of manufacture thereof
    Patent number: 6712237
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided to simulate the appearance of frozen beverages, such as fruit drink slushes or frozen coffees. The composition includes a carrier fluid which comprises water, a thickening agent, and a colorant; and simulated ice crystals stably and uniformly dispersed in the carrier fluid. The simulated ice crystals are comprised of particles, preferably polymeric particles having a size between about 200 and about 400 microns. The thickening agent preferably comprises a slurry of propylene glycol alginate dispersed in propylene glycol. The colorant is selected based on the “flavor” being simulated, for example, yellow for lemonade, caramel color for coffee or cola. The polymeric particles preferably comprise a polymer such as high density polyethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Augusto S. Medina, Roger Whigham, John J. Fisher, Barbara Gann, Kenneth S. Weinaug, Richard Staten
  • Simulated frozen beverage composition and method of manufacture thereof
    Publication number: 20020172749
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided to simulate the appearance of frozen beverages, such as fruit drink slushes or frozen coffees. The composition includes a carrier fluid which comprises water, a thickening agent, and a colorant; and simulated ice crystals stably and uniformly dispersed in the carrier fluid. The simulated ice crystals are comprised of particles, preferably polymeric particles having a size between about 200 and about 400 microns. The thickening agent preferably comprises a slurry of propylene glycol alginate dispersed in propylene glycol. The colorant is selected based on the “flavor” being simulated, for example, yellow for lemonade, caramel color for coffee or cola. The polymeric particles preferably comprise a polymer such as high density polyethylene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: Augusto S. Medina, Roger Whigham, John J. Fisher, Barbara Gann, Kenneth S. Weinaug, Richard Staten