Patents by Inventor Chungsea Shen

Chungsea Shen 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: 11026446
    Abstract: High Integrity Encapsulation Product with Insoluble Fibers. A particulate extrusion encapsulation product in a glassy state is described including an encapsulate, encapsulated in a glassy matrix. The glassy matrix includes at least one modified starch, at least one carbohydrate and at least one insoluble fiber. The load of the encapsulate is typically from 0.01% to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the encapsulation product. A method of making the particulate extrusion encapsulation product and food products containing the extrusion encapsulation product are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Dmitriy Zasypkin, Shriram Paranjpe, Michael Reick, Chungsea Shen
  • Patent number: 10897918
    Abstract: A glassy, particulate, melt extrusion encapsulation composition and a process of making the composition are described. The encapsulation composition is highly soluble in aqueous systems, has a low level of encapsulate on the surface of the particles, and has a narrow particle size and shape distribution. Food systems containing the encapsulation composition are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Dmitriy Zasypkin, Shriram Paranjpe, Michael Reick, Chungsea Shen, Suzanne Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190307156
    Abstract: Natural encapsulation flavor products. Substantially natural particulate extrusion encapsulated flavor products are described including a flavor encapsulate, encapsulated in a natural glassy matrix, where the amount of flavor encapsulate encapsulated in the natural glassy matrix is based upon polarity of the flavor encapsulate as measured by dielectric constant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: McCormick & Company, Incorporated
    Inventors: Dmitriy ZASYPKIN, Shriram PARANJPE, Michael REICK, Chungsea SHEN
  • Publication number: 20190008202
    Abstract: High Integrity Encapsulation Product with Insoluble Fibers. A particulate extrusion encapsulation product in a glassy state is described including an encapsulate, encapsulated in a glassy matrix. The glassy matrix includes at least one modified starch, at least one carbohydrate and at least one insoluble fiber. The load of the encapsulate is typically from 0.01% to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the encapsulation product. A method of making the particulate extrusion encapsulation product and food products containing the extrusion encapsulation product are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Dmitriy ZASYPKIN, Shriram PARANJPE, Michael REICK, Chungsea SHEN
  • Patent number: 8889200
    Abstract: A chewing gum contains a water-insoluble gum base portion containing a polyolefin thermoplastic elastomer; a water-soluble bulk portion; and at least one flavor component, which is cud-forming and chewable at mouth temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Chungsea Shen, Joo H. Song, Bruno Padovani, David W. Record
  • Patent number: 8617623
    Abstract: A chewing gum comprises a primary chewing gum composition comprising gum base, a sweetener and a flavoring agent and a food acceptable delayed-release modification agent. The delayed-release modification agent reacts with the primary chewing gum composition after a chewed cud of the gum composition is formed, causing the primary gum to exhibit increased environmental acceptability after the chewed cud is discarded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Chungsea A. Shen, Armando J. Castro, Michael Catizone, Bruno Padovani, David G. Barkalow, Xiaohu Xia, Michael S. Haas, Eric J. Dowd
  • Patent number: 8414939
    Abstract: A composition includes a first component containing phospholipids and a second component encapsulating the first component. The composition includes between about 10% and about 80% by weight phospholipids. The composition may be used in chewing gum to provide a gum cud that does not adhere to concrete and does not dissolve in the mouth while chewing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Chungsea A. Shen, Armando J. Castro, Michael Catizone, Bruno Padovani, David G. Barkalow, Xiaohu Xia
  • Publication number: 20120269924
    Abstract: A chewing gum, when chewed, produces a cud having improved removability from environmental surfaces by virtue of its linear viscoelastic shear rheology. The cud has a specified temperature dependent storage modulus differential (? log G?/?T) at 25° C. and 60° C. Specifically, the cud has a temperature dependent storage modulus differential less than 0.050.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: David Phillips, Leslie D. Morgret, Xiaohu Xia, Chungsea Shen
  • Publication number: 20090258108
    Abstract: A composition includes a first component containing phospholipids and a second component encapsulating the first component. The composition includes between about 10% and about 80% by weight phospholipids. The composition may be used in chewing gum to provide a gum cud that does not adhere to concrete and does not dissolve in the mouth while chewing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Chungsea A. Shen, Armando J. Castro, Michael Catizone, Bruno Padovani, David G. Barkalow, Xiaohu Xia
  • Publication number: 20090017160
    Abstract: A chewing gum contains a water-insoluble gum base portion containing a polyolefin thermoplastic elastomer; a water-soluble bulk portion; and at least one flavor component, which is cud-forming and chewable at mouth temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: WM. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Chungsea Shen, Joo H. Song, Bruno Padovani, David W. Record
  • Publication number: 20080233234
    Abstract: Described herein are improved chewing gum base and chewing gum formulations including polyolefin thermoplastic elastomers. Also described herein are methods for preparing the chewing gum bases and chewing gums of the present invention. For example, in accordance with the present invention polyolefin thermoplastic elastomers may be included in sucrose-containing gum formulations or sugar-free chewing gums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
    Inventors: Chungsea Shen, Bruno Padovani, Joo H. Song
  • Publication number: 20080145477
    Abstract: A chewing gum comprises a primary chewing gum composition comprising gum base, a sweetener and a flavoring agent and a food acceptable delayed-release modification agent. The delayed-release modification agent reacts with the primary chewing gum composition after a chewed cud of the gum composition is formed, causing the primary gum to exhibit increased environmental acceptability after the chewed cud is discarded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Chungsea A. Shen, Armando J. Castro, Michael Catizone, Bruno Padovani, David G. Barkalow, Xiaohu Xia, Michael S. Haas, Eric J. Dowd
  • Patent number: 7115288
    Abstract: A method of making coated chewing gum products comprises the steps of providing chewing gum cores; providing a first coating syrup comprising a bulk sweetener; providing an aldehyde flavor; providing a second coating syrup separate from the first coating syrup and comprising a dipeptide sweetener; and applying the first and second coating syrups to the cores and drying the syrups to produce a coating on the cores. Calcium carbonate or another antacid may be incorporated in the coating by being mixed into the first coating syrup or applied as a dry charge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: David L. Witkewitz, David G. Barkalow, Jonathan J. Knutsen, Chungsea A. Shen, Julius W. Zuehlke, Robert J. Yatka
  • Patent number: 6986907
    Abstract: A chewing gum base essentially free of non-silica fillers, comprising high molecular weight polyisobutylene, optionally amorphous silica and polyvinylacetate and powdered lecithin present in the chewing gum composition and optionally spray-dried flavor in the chewing gum composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: David Phillips, Chungsea Shen, Michael Reed, Mansukh Patel
  • Publication number: 20050112234
    Abstract: Gum bases, chewing gums, and methods of manufacturing same are provided. The gum bases do not include filler. It has been found that by using a gum base that does not include filler, a chewing gum is produced that results in gum cuds that have reduced adhesion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Mansukh Patel, David Phillips, Chungsea Shen
  • Publication number: 20050025858
    Abstract: A chewing gum base essentially free of non-silica fillers, comprising high molecular weight polyisobutylene, optionally amorphous silica and polyvinylacetate and powdered lecithin present in the chewing gum composition and optionally spray-dried flavor in the chewing gum composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Applicant: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
    Inventors: David Phillips, Chungsea Shen, Michael Reed, Mansukh Patel
  • Publication number: 20040185144
    Abstract: A method of making coated chewing gum products comprises the steps of providing chewing gum cores; providing a first coating syrup comprising a bulk sweetener; providing an aldehyde flavor; providing a second coating syrup separate from the first coating syrup and comprising a dipeptide sweetener; and applying the first and second coating syrups to the cores and drying the syrups to produce a coating on the cores. Calcium carbonate or another antacid may be incorporated in the coating by being mixed into the first coating syrup or applied as a dry charge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: David L. Witkewitz, David G. Barkalow, Jonathan J. Knutsen, Chungsea A. Shen, Julius W. Zuehlke, Robert J. Yatka
  • Publication number: 20040175489
    Abstract: A confectionery product has an outer dry powder coating layer that includes a flavor encapsulated with a water-soluble encapsulant. The encapsulated flavor, being included in the outermost coating of the product, is immediately released when the product is placed in the mouth, giving a very quick initial flavor impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: James C. Clark, Chungsea A. Shen
  • Patent number: 6572900
    Abstract: A method of making coated chewing gum products comprises the steps of providing chewing gum cores; providing a first coating syrup comprising a bulk sweetener; providing a second coating syrup separate from the first coating syrup and comprising a high-intensity sweetener; and applying the first and second coating syrups to the cores and drying the syrups to produce a coating on the cores. Calcium carbonate or another antacid may be incorporated in the coating by being mixed into the first coating syrup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company
    Inventors: Daniel J. Zyck, Daniel J. Sitler, David G. Barkalow, Jonathan J. Knutsen, Chungsea A. Shen, Julius W. Zuehlke, Philip G. Schnell