Patents by Inventor Christopher McNamara

Christopher McNamara 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).

  • Patent number: 10251413
    Abstract: Methods for concentrating phenolics in a solution and compositions related to the concentrated phenolics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
    Inventors: Lowell Vernon Dravenstadt, II, Paula Lent, Margarita Gomez, Harold L. Mantius, Lawrence E. Rose, Stephen Joseph Nojeim, Christopher McNamara, James Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160262438
    Abstract: Methods for concentrating phenolics in a solution and compositions related to the concentrated phenolics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Lowell Vernon Dravenstadt, II, Paula Lent, Margarita Gomez, Harold L. Mantius, Lawrence E. Rose, Stephen Joseph Nojeim, Christopher McNamara, James Johnson
  • Patent number: 9351518
    Abstract: Methods for concentrating phenolics in a solution and compositions related to the concentrated phenolics are provided. In particular, methods and compositions are described relating to concentrated phenolics obtained from cranberry feedstock extracts combined with fumaric acid as beverage additives. Additionally, methods for obtaining phenolics from feedstocks using resin absorbtion and elution are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
    Inventors: Lowell Vernon Dravenstadt, Paula Lent, Margarita Gomez, Harold L. Mantius, Lawrence Rose, Stephen Joseph Nojeim, Christopher McNamara, James Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150359253
    Abstract: Methods for concentrating phenolics in a solution and compositions related to the concentrated phenolics are provided. In particular, methods and compositions are described relating to concentrated phenolics obtained from cranberry feedstock extracts combined with fumaric acid as beverage additives. Additionally, methods for obtaining phenolics from feedstocks using resin absorbtion and elution are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Lowell Vernon Dravenstadt, Paula Lent, Margarita Gomez, Harold L. Mantius, Lawrence Rose, Stephen Joseph Nojeim, Christopher McNamara, James Johnson
  • Patent number: 9113655
    Abstract: Methods for concentrating phenolics in a solution and compositions related to the concentrated phenolics are provided In particular, methods and compositions are described relating to concentrated phenolics obtained from cranberry feedstock extracts combined with fumaric acid as beverage additives Additionally, methods for obtaining phenolics from feedstocks using resin absorption and elution are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
    Inventors: Lowell Vernon Dravenstadt, Paula Lent, Margarita Gomez, Harold L. Mantius, Lawrence E. Rose, Stephen Joseph Nojeim, Christopher McNamara, James Harvey Johnson
  • Publication number: 20120237649
    Abstract: Methods for concentrating phenolics in a solution and compositions related to the concentrated phenolics are provided In particular, methods and compositions are described relating to concentrated phenolics obtained from cranberry feedstock extracts combined with fumaric acid as beverage additives Additionally, methods for obtaining phenolics from feedstocks using resin absorption and elution are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: OCEAN SPRAY CRANBERRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Lowell Vernon Dravenstadt, Paula Lent, Margarita Gomez, Harold L. Mantius, Lawrence E. Rose, Stephen Joseph Nojeim, Christopher McNamara, James Harvey Johnson
  • Patent number: 7219373
    Abstract: A reusable carrier with expandable, disposable insert is disclosed including an apron having at least one pocket and a disposable container therein. The disposable container includes a front wall and a back wall each having an outwardly disposed clip to secure the disposable container within a pocket of the apron, a pair of extendable side walls between and attached to both front and back walls, and an extendable bottom wall attached to front, back, and side walls to form a leakproof receptacle. In one alternate embodiment, a second disposable container is attached to the front wall of the disposable container. Alternate embodiments further comprise a stiffener attached to at least one of the side and bottom walls within the disposable container to prevent collapse of the container during use. In yet other alternate embodiments, a plurality of ribs are provided within the disposable container along both front and back walls to prevent splashing and spillage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Inventor: Christopher McNamara
  • Publication number: 20060053523
    Abstract: A reusable carrier with expandable, disposable insert is disclosed including an apron having at least one pocket and a disposable container therein. The disposable container includes a front wall and a back wall each having an outwardly disposed clip to secure the disposable container within a pocket of the apron, a pair of extendable side walls between and attached to both front and back walls, and an extendable bottom wall attached to front, back, and side walls to form a leakproof receptacle. In one alternate embodiment, a second disposable container is attached to the front wall of the disposable container. Alternate embodiments further comprise a stiffener attached to at least one of the side and bottom walls within the disposable container to prevent collapse of the container during use. In yet other alternate embodiments, a plurality of ribs are provided within the disposable container along both front and back walls to prevent splashing and spillage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventor: Christopher McNamara