Patents by Inventor Chris Graham

Chris Graham 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).

  • Tri-gum blend
    Publication number: 20040265464
    Abstract: A tri-gum blend of (a) xanthan gum, (b) gellan gum and (c) pectin gum is used to provide mouthfeel and stability to beverages, preferably smoothie beverages. Xanthan gum is present in an amount ranging from about 0.002% to about 0.5%, preferably from about 0.025% to about 0.055%, more preferably about 0.04%, gellan gum is present in an amount ranging from about 0.002% to about 0.5%, preferably from about 0.008% to about 0.023%, more preferably about 0.015%, and pectin gum is present in an amount ranging from about 0.05% to about 2.0%, preferably from about 0.10% to about 0.30%, more preferably about 0.2%, all by weight of a stable beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: PEPSICO, INC.
    Inventors: Deborah Bernardini, Sharon Chait, Chris Graham, Laura Hansen, Richard Zang