Patents by Inventor Eapen George
Eapen George 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: 10416256Abstract: Methods for measuring physico-chemical properties using a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer are disclosed, including methods to determine an initial amount of a substance, usually a liquid, contained inside a porous material and an initial amount of the substance, usually a liquid, present outside the porous material, methods to measure the release kinetics of a substance, such as a liquid, from a porous material, and methods for performing chemical reactions and other physico-chemical operations in situ inside a nuclear magnetic resonance probe after a sample is loaded into a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. The apparatuses for performing these methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.Inventors: Robert Corkery, Chris Dimelow, Sergey V. Dvinskikh, Adam Feiler, Istvan Furo, Eapen George, Peter Given, Julie Anne Grover, Pavel V. Yushmanov
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Publication number: 20170276750Abstract: Methods for measuring physico-chemical properties using a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer are disclosed, including methods to determine an initial amount of a substance, usually a liquid, contained inside a porous material and an initial amount of the substance, usually a liquid, present outside the porous material, methods to measure the release kinetics of a substance, such as a liquid, from a porous material, and methods for performing chemical reactions and other physico-chemical operations in situ inside a nuclear magnetic resonance probe after a sample is loaded into a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. The apparatuses for performing these methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Robert CORKERY, Chris DIMELOW, Sergey V. DVINSKIKH, Adam FEILER, Istvan FURO, Eapen GEORGE, Peter GIVEN, Julie Anne GROVER, Pavel V. YUSHMANOV
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Patent number: 9678185Abstract: Methods for measuring physico-chemical properties using a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer are disclosed, including methods to determine an initial amount of a substance, usually a liquid, contained inside a porous material and an initial amount of the substance, usually a liquid, present outside the porous material, methods to measure the release kinetics of a substance, such as a liquid, from a porous material, and methods for performing chemical reactions and other physico-chemical operations in situ inside a nuclear magnetic resonance probe after a sample is loaded into a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. The apparatuses for performing these methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.Inventors: Robert Corkery, Chris Dimelow, Sergey V. Dvinskikh, Adam Feiler, Istvan Furo, Eapen George, Peter Given, Julie Anne Grover, Pavel V. Yushmanov
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Publication number: 20170027208Abstract: Flavor encapsulation is generally performed by mixing flavor with a prolamin solution and drying the mixture into powdered forms of encapsulated flavor. In one embodiment, flavor and zein are separately dispersed in an alcohol-water mixture of appropriate ratio prior to mixing. In another embodiment, an aqueous food comprising bioactive components is mixed with the prolamin solution, thereby initiating precipitation of the prolamin and concentration of the bioactive components in said aqueous food. Resulting powdered forms of encapsulated flavor comprise the bioactive components from the aqueous food. In another embodiment, a two-phase drying process may be employed comprising removal of alcohol for evaporation-induced-self-assembly of zein microstructures, followed by removal of remaining water to produce said powdered form.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Eapen George, Peter S. Given, JR., Julie Anne Grover, Lia Guardiola, Graciela Wild Padua, Yi Wang
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Patent number: 9504274Abstract: Flavor encapsulation is generally performed by mixing flavor with a prolamin solution and drying the mixture into powdered forms of encapsulated flavor. In one embodiment, flavor and zein are separately dispersed in an alcohol-water mixture of appropriate ratio prior to mixing. In another embodiment, an aqueous food comprising bioactive components is mixed with the prolamin solution, thereby initiating precipitation of the prolamin and concentration of the bioactive components in said aqueous food. Resulting powdered forms of encapsulated flavor comprise the bioactive components from the aqueous food. In another embodiment, a two-phase drying process may be employed comprising removal of alcohol for evaporation-induced-self-assembly of zein microstructures, followed by removal of remaining water to produce said powdered form.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2011Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignees: Frito-Lay North America, Inc., The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, a body corporate and politic of the State of IllinoisInventors: Eapen George, Peter S Given, Jr., Julie Anne Grover, Lia Guardiola, Graciela Wild Padua
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Publication number: 20160242447Abstract: The present invention relates to food products which are dry and which contain a table salt formulation characterized in that said table salt formulation comprises a mixture of at least two types of particles of one or more physiologically acceptable inorganic salts and at least one of the type of said particles is composed of primary particles of which at least 50 wt % are 5-5000 nanometer in diameter; to manufacturing methods of such food products; further it relates to specific table salt formulations, to manufacturing methods and methods of use of such table salt formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Wendelin Jan STARK, Samuel Claude HALIM, Eapen GEORGE, Carlos Jose BARROSO
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Patent number: 9352974Abstract: The present invention relates to food products which are dry and which contain a table salt formulation characterized in that said table salt formulation comprises a mixture of at least two types of particles of one or more physiologically acceptable inorganic salts and at least one of the type of said particles is composed of primary particles of which at least 50 wt % are 5-5000 nanometer in diameter; to manufacturing methods of such food products; further it relates to specific table salt formulations, to manufacturing methods and methods of use of such table salt formulations.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2008Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Frito-Lay Trading Company, GmbhInventors: Wendelin Jan Stark, Samuel Claude Halim, Eapen George, Carlos Jose Barroso
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Publication number: 20140266194Abstract: Methods for measuring physico-chemical properties using a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer are disclosed, including methods to determine an initial amount of a substance, usually a liquid, contained inside a porous material and an initial amount of the substance, usually a liquid, present outside the porous material, methods to measure the release kinetics of a substance, such as a liquid, from a porous material, and methods for performing chemical reactions and other physico-chemical operations in situ inside a nuclear magnetic resonance probe after a sample is loaded into a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. The apparatuses for performing these methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Robert Corkery, Chris Dimelow, Sergey V. Dvinskikh, Adam Feiler, Istvan Furo, Eapen George, Peter Given, Julie Anne Grover, Pavel V. Yushmanov
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Patent number: 8703223Abstract: The present invention pertains to the use of certain flavor enhancing compounds obtainable from an Allium species. In one embodiment, seeds from chives, leeks, ramson and other onions are used for conveying strong kokumi flavor enhancing effects on food products without imparting an onion or garlic-like off taste. These flavor enhancing compounds are also useful for the preparation of Amadori products, which are also used as kokumi flavor enhancing compounds.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Pepsico, Inc.Inventors: Eapen George, Thomas Frank Hofmann, Timo Dominikus Stark
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Publication number: 20130064946Abstract: A process in which the extract of an extraction process, such as a supercritical fluid extraction process, such as a fugitive extract and particularly an ingestible extract, is recovered by depositing the extract within the pores of a porous particle that is suitable for direct use as a food additive, or as a nutraceutical.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: PEPSICO, INC.Inventors: Anthony James CLARK, Justin Andrew FRENCH, Eapen GEORGE, Julie Anne GROVER, Rashmi TIWARI, Gregory Lee YEP
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Publication number: 20120288605Abstract: Methods for synthesizing traditional balsamic vinegar, conventional balsamic vinegar, and Parmesan cheese flavouring compositions are provided for easily synthesizing these flavourings for use in or with food products for flavour addition, enhancement, and/or substitutes for flavourings typically obtained only after long aging methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: Frito-Lay Trading Company GmbHInventors: Eapen George, Stefanie Gesa Gröhnke, Hedda Hillmann, Thomas Hofmann, Peter Schieberle
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Publication number: 20110318459Abstract: Methods for synthesizing traditional balsamic vinegar, conventional balsamic vinegar, and Parmesan cheese flavouring compositions are provided for easily synthesizing these flavourings for use in or with food products for flavour addition, enhancement, and/or substitutes for flavourings typically obtained only after long aging methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: EAPEN GEORGE, Stefanie Gesa Gröhnke, Hedda Hillmann, Thomas Hofmann, Peter Schieberle
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Publication number: 20110223297Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the use of porous particles to control the release of a liquid, such as the release of a flavor in a food product. Liquid components, such as flavorants, are loaded into porous particles to form a composition. The pore diameter, pore tortuosity and loading parameters determine the characteristics of the composition and the release profile of the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: PEPSICO., INC.Inventors: Robert CORKERY, Adam FEILER, Julie Anne GROVER, Chris DIMELOW, Eapen GEORGE
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Publication number: 20110189353Abstract: Flavor encapsulation is generally performed by mixing flavor with a prolamin solution and drying the mixture into powdered forms of encapsulated flavor. In one embodiment, flavor and zein are separately dispersed in an alcohol-water mixture of appropriate ratio prior to mixing. In another embodiment, an aqueous food comprising bioactive components is mixed with the prolamin solution, thereby initiating precipitation of the prolamin and concentration of the bioactive components in said aqueous food. Resulting powdered forms of encapsulated flavor comprise the bioactive components from the aqueous food. In another embodiment, a two-phase drying process may be employed comprising removal of alcohol for evaporation-induced-self-assembly of zein microstructures, followed by removal of remaining water to produce said powdered form.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicants: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC., State of IllinoisInventors: Eapen George, Peter S Given, JR., Julie Anne Grover, Lia Guardiola, Graciela Wild Padua, Yi Wang
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Patent number: 7942311Abstract: A method for linking tasting a food product with listening to an auditory phrase. The method involves identifying sequenced flavor notes in a food product and developing an auditory or musical phrase that represents or artistically relates to the tasting experience of the flavor notes. The auditory phrase is played and listened to concurrently with tasting the food product, thus producing a combined sensory experience.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventor: Eapen George
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Publication number: 20110104351Abstract: The present invention pertains to the use of certain flavour enhancing compounds obtainable from an Allium species. In one embodiment, seeds from chives, leeks, ramson and other onions are used for conveying strong kokumi flavour enhancing effects on food products without imparting an onion or garlic-like off taste. These flavour enhancing compounds are also useful for the preparation of Amadori products, which are also used as kokumi flavour enhancing compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: FRITO-LAY TRADING COMPANY EUROPE GmbhInventors: Eapen GEORGE, Thomas Frank HOFMANN, Timo Dominikus STARK
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Publication number: 20110003037Abstract: The present invention relates to food products which are dry and which contain a table salt formulation characterized in that said table salt formulation comprises a mixture of at least two types of particles of one or more physiologically acceptable inorganic salts and at least one of the type of said particles is composed of primary particles of which at least 50 wt % are 5-5000 nanometer in diameter; to manufacturing methods of such food products; further it relates to specific table salt formulations, to manufacturing methods and methods of use of such table salt formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2008Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: FRITO-LAY TRADING COMPANY GMBHInventors: Wendelin Jan Stark, Samuel Claude Halim, Eapen George, Carlos Jose Barroso
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Publication number: 20090152340Abstract: A method for linking tasting a food product with listening to an auditory phrase. The method involves identifying sequenced flavor notes in a food product and developing an auditory or musical phrase that represents or artistically relates to the tasting experience of the flavor notes. The auditory phrase is played and listened to concurrently with tasting the food product, thus producing a combined sensory experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventor: Eapen George
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Publication number: 20050216285Abstract: A method for selecting flavors and aromas for snack foods in order to sustain long-term product sales to target demographics. The method involves identifying flavor and related aroma drivers that elicit an emotional response from the targeted demographic group by consumer testing. The flavor drivers are then incorporated into the food product by, for example, coating the product with a flavored oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2004Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventors: Carlos Barroso, Eapen George