Patents by Inventor Craig J. Bennett

Craig J. Bennett 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).

  • Aqueous table syrup with reduced sugar content
    Patent number: 4786521
    Abstract: An aqueous table syrup contains 15-45% sugar solids; 0-1.0% propylene glycol alginate; 0-1.5% by weight carboxymethylcellulose; up to 50% by weight maltodextrin; and water. The syrup has a viscosity of at least 200 cps at 25.degree. C. and has qualities comparable to that of conventional table syrups containing much higher levels of sugar solids. Conventional additions such as anti-mycotic agents, anti-bacterial agents, salt, flavors and colors may also be present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1988
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Bennett, Sharon J. Malits
  • Method of preparing an aqueous maltodextrin solution having microbial stability and decreased haze
    Patent number: 4596602
    Abstract: Method of making a stable aqueous maltodextrin solution containing maltodextrin, water and sorbic acid and a suitable food grade acid to adjust the pH to 2-4. The solution, preferably stored at an elevated temperature of, e.g., 100.degree. F., shows substantially no mold or yeast contamination after several months. The solution is preferably made up hot and transferred to shipping containers while hot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1986
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventor: Craig J. Bennett