Patents by Inventor Diane Gannon
Diane Gannon 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).
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Patent number: 8455037Abstract: A stabilized bran component and a stabilized whole grain flour containing the component are produced by subjecting a bran-enriched coarse fraction which contains bran, germ and starch to grinding or milling to reduce grittiness of the coarse fraction without substantially damaging the starch due to abrasion. The coarse fraction may be stabilized by heating to substantially reduce the lipase and lipoxygenase activity of the coarse fraction without substantial gelatinization of the starch. High levels of natural antioxidants and vitamins are retained while avoiding substantial acrylamide formation during the stabilization. The stabilized coarse fraction or stabilized bran component may be combined with a fine fraction which contains predominantly endosperm to obtain a stabilized whole grain flour. The stabilized whole grain flours and the stabilized bran component exhibit extended shelf life and may be used for making baked goods, such as cookies, with desirable oven spread, and a non-gritty mouthfeel.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2012Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Kraft Food Global Brands LLCInventors: Lynn C. Haynes, Harry I. Levine, Louise Slade, Ning Zhou, James Manns, Diane Gannon, Edward D. Howey, Mihaelos N. Mihalos, Charles W. Epperson, Sarwat Gabriel, Domenico Cassone, Jeanny E. Zimeri
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Patent number: 8455036Abstract: A stabilized bran component and stabilized whole grain wheat flour containing the component are produced by subjecting a bran-enriched coarse fraction which contains bran, germ and starch to grinding or milling to reduce grittiness of the coarse fraction without substantially damaging the starch due to abrasion. The coarse fraction may be stabilized by heating to substantially reduce the lipase and lipoxygenase activity of the coarse fraction without substantial starch gelatinization. High levels of natural antioxidants and vitamins are retained while avoiding substantial acrylamide formation during the stabilization. The stabilized coarse fraction or stabilized bran component may be combined with a fine fraction which contains predominantly endosperm to obtain a stabilized whole grain wheat flour. The stabilized whole grain wheat flours and stabilized bran component exhibit extended shelf life and may be used for making baked goods, such as cookies, with desirable oven spread, and a non-gritty mouthfeel.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2012Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLCInventors: Lynn C. Haynes, Harry Ira Levine, Louise Slade, Ning Zhou, James Manns, Diane Gannon, Edward D. Howey, Mihaelos N. Mihalos, C. William Epperson, Sarwat Gabriel, Domenico Cassone
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Publication number: 20120196013Abstract: A stabilized bran component and stabilized whole grain wheat flour containing the component are produced by subjecting a bran-enriched coarse fraction which contains bran, germ and starch to grinding or milling to reduce grittiness of the coarse fraction without substantially damaging the starch due to abrasion. The coarse fraction may be stabilized by heating to substantially reduce the lipase and lipoxygenase activity of the coarse fraction without substantial starch gelatinization. High levels of natural antioxidants and vitamins are retained while avoiding substantial acrylamide formation during the stabilization. The stabilized coarse fraction or stabilized bran component may be combined with a fine fraction which contains predominantly endosperm to obtain a stabilized whole grain wheat flour. The stabilized whole grain wheat flours and stabilized bran component exhibit extended shelf life and may be used for making baked goods, such as cookies, with desirable oven spread, and a non-gritty mouthfeel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL BRANDS LLCInventors: Lynn C. Haynes, Harry Ira Levine, Louise Slade, Ning Zhou, James Manns, Diane Gannon, Edward D. Howey, Mihaelos N. Mihalos, C. William Epperson, Sarwat Gabriel, Domenico Cassone
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Publication number: 20120189757Abstract: A stabilized bran component and a stabilized whole grain flour containing the component are produced by subjecting a bran-enriched coarse fraction which contains bran, germ and starch to grinding or milling to reduce grittiness of the coarse fraction without substantially damaging the starch due to abrasion. The coarse fraction may be stabilized by heating to substantially reduce the lipase and lipoxygenase activity of the coarse fraction without substantial gelatinization of the starch. High levels of natural antioxidants and vitamins are retained while avoiding substantial acrylamide formation during the stabilization. The stabilized coarse fraction or stabilized bran component may be combined with a fine fraction which contains predominantly endosperm to obtain a stabilized whole grain flour. The stabilized whole grain flours and the stabilized bran component exhibit extended shelf life and may be used for making baked goods, such as cookies, with desirable oven spread, and a non-gritty mouthfeel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL BRANDS LLCInventors: Lynn C. HAYNES, Harry I. LEVINE, Louise SLADE, Ning ZHOU, James MANNS, Diane GANNON, Edward D. HOWEY, Mihaelos N. MIHALOS, Charles W. EPPERSON, Sarwat GABRIEL, Domenico CASSONE, Jeanny E. ZIMERI
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Patent number: 8173193Abstract: A stabilized bran component and a stabilized whole grain flour containing the component are produced by subjecting a bran-enriched coarse fraction which contains bran, germ and starch to grinding or milling to reduce grittiness of the coarse fraction without substantially damaging the starch due to abrasion. The coarse fraction may be stabilized by heating to substantially reduce the lipase and lipoxygenase activity of the coarse fraction without substantial gelatinization of the starch. High levels of natural antioxidants and vitamins are retained while avoiding substantial acrylamide formation during the stabilization. The stabilized coarse fraction or stabilized bran component may be combined with a fine fraction which contains predominantly endosperm to obtain a stabilized whole grain flour. The stabilized whole grain flours and the stabilized bran component exhibit extended shelf life and may be used for making baked goods, such as cookies, with desirable oven spread, and a non-gritty mouthfeel.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLCInventors: Lynn C. Haynes, Harry I. Levine, Louise Slade, Ning Zhou, James Manns, Diane Gannon, Edward D. Howey, Mihaelos N. Mihalos, Charles C. Epperson, Sarwat Gabriel, Domenico Cassone, Jeanny E. Zimeri
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Patent number: 8133527Abstract: A stabilized bran component and a stabilized whole grain wheat flour containing the component are produced by subjecting a bran-enriched coarse fraction which contains bran, germ and starch to grinding or milling to reduce grittiness of the coarse fraction without substantially damaging the starch due to abrasion. The coarse fraction may be stabilized by heating to substantially reduce the lipase and lipoxygenase activity of the coarse fraction without substantial gelatinization of the starch. High levels of natural antioxidants and vitamins are retained while avoiding substantial acrylamide formation during the stabilization. The stabilized coarse fraction or stabilized bran component may be combined with a fine fraction which contains predominantly endosperm to obtain a stabilized whole grain wheat flour.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2006Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLCInventors: Lynn C. Haynes, Harry Ira Levine, Louise Slade, Ning Zhou, James Manns, Diane Gannon, Edward D. Howey, Mihaelos N. Mihalos, C. William Epperson, Sarwat Gabriel, Domenico Cassone
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Publication number: 20090238935Abstract: A stabilized bran component and a stabilized whole grain flour containing the component are produced by subjecting a bran-enriched coarse fraction which contains bran, germ and starch to grinding or milling to reduce grittiness of the coarse fraction without substantially damaging the starch due to abrasion. The coarse fraction may be stabilized by heating to substantially reduce the lipase and lipoxygenase activity of the coarse fraction without substantial gelatinization of the starch. High levels of natural antioxidants and vitamins are retained while avoiding substantial acrylamide formation during the stabilization. The stabilized coarse fraction or stabilized bran component may be combined with a fine fraction which contains predominantly endosperm to obtain a stabilized whole grain flour. The stabilized whole grain flours and the stabilized bran component exhibit extended shelf life and may be used for making baked goods, such as cookies, with desirable oven spread, and a non-gritty mouthfeel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL BRANDS LLC,Inventors: Lynn C. Haynes, Harry I. Levine, Louise Slade, Ning Zhou, James Manns, Diane Gannon, Edward D. Howey, Mihaelos N. Mihalos, Charles W. Epperson, Sarwat Gabriel, Domenico Cassone, Jeanny E. Zimeri
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Publication number: 20070292583Abstract: A stabilized bran component and a stabilized whole grain wheat flour containing the component are produced by subjecting a bran-enriched coarse fraction which contains bran, germ and starch to grinding or milling to reduce grittiness of the coarse fraction without substantially damaging the starch due to abrasion. The coarse fraction may be stabilized by heating to substantially reduce the lipase and lipoxygenase activity of the coarse fraction without substantial gelatinization of the starch. High levels of natural antioxidants and vitamins are retained while avoiding substantial acrylamide formation during the stabilization. The stabilized coarse fraction or stabilized bran component may be combined with a fine fraction which contains predominantly endosperm to obtain a stabilized whole grain wheat flour.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Lynn C. Haynes, Harry Ira Levine, Louise Slade, Ning Zhou, James Manns, Diane Gannon, Edward D. Howey, Mihaelos N. Mihalos, C. William Epperson, Sarwat Gabriel, Domenico Cassone