Patents by Inventor Darlene A. Marcolini

Darlene A. Marcolini 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).

  • Beverages containing mixed sodium-potassium polyphosphates
    Patent number: 6440482
    Abstract: A beverage containing a mixed sodium potassium polyphosphate glass with a high potassium to sodium ratio and a low level of insoluble material is provided. The mixed sodium-potassium polyphosphate glass has the formula (K,Na)(n+2)O(PO3)n, and contains less than 10% by weight insoluble material. These materials are effective in controlling yeast, mold, and bacterial growth. The beverage comprises about 100 ppm to about 3000 ppm of a polyphosphate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Astaris, LLC
    Inventors: Lulu S. Henson, Darlene A. Marcolini
  • Beverages containing mixed sodium-potassium polyphosphates
    Publication number: 20020058087
    Abstract: A beverage containing a mixed sodium potassium polyphosphate glass with a high potassium to sodium ratio and a low level of insoluble material is provided. The mixed sodium-potassium polyphosphate glass has the formula (K,Na)(n+2)O(PO3)n, and contains less than 10% by weight insoluble material. These materials are effective in controlling yeast, mold, and bacterial growth. The beverage comprises about 100 ppm to about 3000 ppm of a polyphosphate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventors: Lulu S. Henson, Darlene A. Marcolini