Patents by Inventor Carol J. Xenides

Carol J. Xenides 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).

  • Milled cereal by-product which is an additive for increasing total dietary fiber
    Patent number: 6610349
    Abstract: The present invention provides a high fiber additive composition which is a by-product of milling processes wherein the high fiber additive enhances the fiber content of a variety of products including flour, yoghurts, beverages, baking items, snack foods such as pretzels, cereal products such as breakfast cereals, and salsa. The additive is provided from a high fiber, low starch source of plant material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Rita M. Delrue, Mark D. Burianek, Carol J. Xenides, Steve T. Sheehan, Sergio Valle
  • Process for preparing aspirated bran as a flour additive
    Patent number: 6383547
    Abstract: The present invention provides an additive composition made from milled cereal by-products. The additive is for enhancing the strength and/or stability of food products. The additive composition comprises a cooked cereal by-product which includes gelatinized edible starch. The starch is gelatinized to an extent, and is present in an amount, such that when the composition additive is added to masa or other cereal grain flour or dough at a level of at least about 0.5 weight percent, the composition additive is effective for increasing the strength and/or the shelf life of food products made from the additive and flour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Rita M. Delrue, Mark D. Burianek, Carol J. Xenides, Steven T. Sheehan, Sergio Valle
  • Milled cereal by-product which is an additive for flour and dough
    Patent number: 6056990
    Abstract: An additive composition made from milled cereal by-products. The additive is for enhancing the strength and/or stability of tortillas and related products. The additive composition comprises a cooked cereal by-product which includes gelatinized edible starch. The starch is gelatinized to an extent, and is present in an amount, such that when the composition additive is added to masa or other cereal grain flour or dough at a level of at least about 0.5 weight percent the composition additive is effective for increasing the strength and/or the shelf life of tortillas made from the additive and flour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Rita M. Delrue, Mark D. Burianek, Carol J. Xenides, Steve T. Sheehan, Sergio Valle
  • Edible, baked compositions containing cholestyramine
    Patent number: 5015477
    Abstract: The edible baked composition delivers cholestyramine in a palatable, pleasant tasting form. Embodiments include a nutrition bar and a cookie. The composition is useful for the control of endogenous cholesterol levels in humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Assignee: BASF K & F Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas G. Wood, Carol J. Xenides
  • Edible, baked compositions containing cholestyramine
    Patent number: 4931280
    Abstract: The edible baked composition delivers cholestyramine in a palatable, pleasant tasting form. Embodiments include a nutrition bar and a cookie. The composition is useful for the control of endogenous cholesterol levels in humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1990
    Assignee: BASF K & F Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas G. Wood, Carol J. Xenides