Patents by Inventor Brian L. Platt

Brian L. Platt 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).

  • Low fat spread
    Patent number: 4990355
    Abstract: A low fat spread which is a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a continuous fat phase and a dispersed aqueous phase, the aqueous phase comprising at least 6% by weight of one or more proteins derived from milk and from 1.3 to 4.0% by weight of a modified starch, the fat phase comprising 18 to 37% by weight of the total composition of the low fat spread. The low fat spread of the invention has improved texture, mouthfeel and spreadability, as well as improved flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Inventors: Bharat B. Gupta, Brian L. Platt
  • Low fat spread and process for preparing same
    Patent number: 4865867
    Abstract: A low fat spread and process for preparing a low fat spread which is a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a continuous fat phase and a dispersed aqueous phase, the aqueous phase comprising at least 8% weight of one or more proteins derived from milk, and from 0.1 to 1.2% by weight of a modified starch, the fat phase constituting 18-35% by weight of the total weight of the low fat spread.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Assignee: St. Ivel Limited
    Inventors: Brian L. Platt, Bharat B. Gupta