Patents by Inventor Elisabeth Bouwens

Elisabeth Bouwens 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).

  • Edible barriers
    Publication number: 20070166437
    Abstract: An edible barrier suitable for use in food products, comprising a cross-linked biopolymer and a lipid material, said edible barrier having a thickness of about 2 to 1,500 micrometer, effectively reduces migration of moisture and flavour in food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Loes Bevers, Elisabeth Bouwens, Hendrikus Theodorus van der Heijden, Peter Ravestein
  • Process for preparing an edible barrier
    Publication number: 20070141209
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing of an edible barrier for water and/or flavour transport, including oil transport in a food product wherein a ferulyolated compound is at least partly oxidized after applying it to the food product. The barrier is especially useful in food products comprising leaking (moisture or flavour or oil) ingredients such as vegetables (tomato, salad), fruit, bread or fish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Elisabeth Bouwens, Hendrikus van der Hijden