Patents by Inventor Carol A. Janovsky

Carol A. Janovsky 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).

  • Marshmallow-type confections
    Patent number: 5429830
    Abstract: A marshmallow-type confection which is rendered heat stable to 400.degree. F. (250.degree. C.) by the inclusion of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), and which optionally includes at least one natural gum. In additional embodiments, the inventive confection [1] comprises entirely vegetal matter by the replacement of the animal-origin gelatin normally present with a vegetal gum, and/or [2] comprises a reduced calorie confection by the replacement of higher calorie sugars by non-caloric and/or lower-calorie bulking agents comprising additional amounts of MCC and, optionally, lower calorie sugar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Carol A. Janovsky, Janet E. McCredie