Patents by Inventor David J. DiGiovacchino

David J. DiGiovacchino 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).

  • Pectin gelling composition
    Patent number: 4800096
    Abstract: A one-step pectin gelling composition is produced by combining sugar, acid and pectin, the pectin having a D.M. of from 70 to 75 and a particle size of less than 200 microns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1989
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventors: David J. DiGiovacchino, Richard A. Carlson, Rodger H. Jonas, Sheila Marion
  • Cold-water-soluble gelatin powders
    Patent number: 4546002
    Abstract: A gelatin-containing powdered mix (e.g. gelatin dessert mix) which is dispersible and soluble in water as cold as 45.degree. F. (7.2.degree. C.) is prepared using particles of amorphous gelatin between 230 and 400 U.S. mesh, food acid effective to obtain a pH of from 2.7 to 3.7, a salt such as the neutral salt sodium chloride, a sweetening agent and mono and/or diglycerides. Preferably the amorphous gelatin has a tamped bulk density of from 32 to 49 lbs/ft.sup.3 (0.51 to 0.78 g/cc).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1985
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Richard R. Leshik, Nancy A. Swallow, Steven J. Leusner, David J. DiGiovacchino