Patents by Inventor Elizabeth Arndt

Elizabeth Arndt 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).

  • Patent number: 9392811
    Abstract: A white whole grain wheat flour is milled from whole grain wheat kernels of white wheat. The white whole grain wheat flour has the appearance, texture, and consistency of refined wheat flour and the nutritional value of whole wheat flour. The white whole grain wheat flour can have a particle size distribution such that about 2% or more of the white whole grain wheat flour is larger than about 212 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Ardent Mills, LLC
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Arndt, Theodore Korolchuk
  • Publication number: 20150004301
    Abstract: A grain product includes a first fraction including bran and a second fraction including germ. The first fraction is milled to a first particle size of less than 500 micrometers. The second fraction is milled to a second particle size of less than 500 micrometers. The grain product is at least one of: a food product, a nutritional supplement, a dietary supplement, a fiber supplement, a digestive supplement, a functional food, and a medical food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Arndt, Theodore Korolchuk
  • Patent number: 8852665
    Abstract: A process for milling grain includes milling whole grain wheat kernels into whole grain wheat flour having a particle size distribution where at least about 98% of the whole grain wheat flour is less than or equal to about 212 ?m. The whole grain wheat flour includes substantially the same proportions of natural constituents, other than moisture, as compared to a representative sample of the whole grain wheat kernels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Ardent Mills, LLC
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Arndt, Theodore Korolchuk
  • Patent number: 8404298
    Abstract: A grain product includes a first fraction including bran and a second fraction including germ. The first fraction is milled to a first particle size of less than 500 micrometers. The second fraction is milled to a second particle size of less than 500 micrometers. The grain product is at least one of: a food product, a nutritional supplement, a dietary supplement, a fiber supplement, a digestive supplement, a functional food, and a medical food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods Food Ingredients Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Arndt, Theodore Korolchuk
  • Publication number: 20120288612
    Abstract: A grain product includes a first fraction including bran and a second fraction including germ. The first fraction is milled to a first particle size of less than 500 micrometers. The second fraction is milled to a second particle size of less than 500 micrometers. The grain product is at least one of: a food product, a nutritional supplement, a dietary supplement, a fiber supplement, a digestive supplement, a functional food, and a medical food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Arndt, Theodore Korolchuk
  • Patent number: 8252360
    Abstract: The present invention is a grain product. The grain product includes a first fraction including bran. The first fraction is milled to a first particle size of less than 500 micrometers. The grain product also includes a second fraction including germ. The second fraction is milled to a second particle size of less than 500 micrometers. The grain product is at least one of: a food product, a nutritional supplement, a dietary supplement, a fiber supplement, a digestive supplement, a functional food, and a medical food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods Food Ingredients Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Arndt, Theodore Korolchuk
  • Publication number: 20110256207
    Abstract: The present invention is a grain product. The grain product includes a first fraction including bran. The first fraction is milled to a first particle size of less than 500 micrometers. The grain product also includes a second fraction including germ. The second fraction is milled to a second particle size of less than 500 micrometers. The grain product is at least one of: a food product, a nutritional supplement, a dietary supplement, a fiber supplement, a digestive supplement, a functional food, and a medical food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: CONAGRA FOODS FOOD INGREDIENTS COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Arndt, Theodore Korolchuk
  • Patent number: 8017172
    Abstract: The present invention is a grain product. The grain product includes a first fraction including bran. The first fraction is milled to a first particle size of less than 500 micrometers. The grain product also includes a second fraction including germ. The second fraction is milled to a second particle size of less than 500 micrometers. The grain product is at least one of: a food product, a nutritional supplement, a dietary supplement, a fiber supplement, a digestive supplement, a functional food, and a medical food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Conagra Foods Food Ingredients Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Arndt, Theodore Korolchuk
  • Patent number: 7425344
    Abstract: A process for producing an ultrafine-milled whole-grain wheat flour which has the full nutritional value of wheat kernels, while retaining the texture of refined wheat flour and an appearance similar to refined wheat flour, and the products which can be made from the ultrafine-milled whole-grain wheat flour. The process can also be used for producing an ultrafine-milled coarse fraction, which can be used as a replacement and to fortify refined wheat flour. The ultrafine-milled coarse fraction can be used in bakery products, snack products and food products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods Food Ingredients Company
    Inventors: Theodore Korolchuk, Elizabeth Arndt
  • Publication number: 20070104855
    Abstract: The present invention is a grain product. The grain product includes a first fraction including bran. The first fraction is milled to a first particle size of less than 500 micrometers. The grain product also includes a second fraction including germ. The second fraction is milled to a second particle size of less than 500 micrometers. The grain product is at least one of: a food product, a nutritional supplement, a dietary supplement, a fiber supplement, a digestive supplement, a functional food, and a medical food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Elizabeth Arndt, Theodore Korolchuk
  • Patent number: 6984407
    Abstract: A baked bread product having an increased or high satiety index (SI) is provided. The high SI baked bread product ingredients include a wheat flour product, a grain/seed source of soluble fiber, and a processed source of soluble fiber. The bread product has a total soluble fiber content of at least about 0.8 wt. % on a 42% moisture basis and a total beta-glucan content of at least about 0.2 wt. % on a 42% moisture basis. The high SI bread produce may also have a low glycemic index (GI).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Wolt, Elizabeth A. Arndt, John R. Hinchik
  • Publication number: 20050136174
    Abstract: A process for producing an ultrafine-milled whole-grain wheat flour which has the full nutritional value of wheat kernels, while retaining the texture of refined wheat flour and an appearance similar to refined wheat flour, and the products which can be made from the ultrafine-milled whole-grain wheat flour. The process can also be used for producing an ultrafine-milled coarse fraction, which can be used as a replacement and to fortify refined wheat flour. The ultrafine-milled coarse fraction can be used in bakery products, snack products and food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Theodore Korolchuk, Elizabeth Arndt
  • Publication number: 20040170738
    Abstract: A baked bread product having an increased or high satiety index (SI) is provided. The high SI baked bread product ingredients include a wheat flour product, a grain/seed source of soluble fiber, and a processed source of soluble fiber. The bread product has a total soluble fiber content of at least about 0.8 wt. % on a 42% moisture basis and a total beta-glucan content of at least about 0.2 wt. % on a 42% moisture basis. The high SI bread produce may also have a low glycemic index (GI).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Wolt, Elizabeth A. Arndt, John R. Hinchik
  • Patent number: 6761923
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for using Prowashonupana barley to produce a food product comprised primarily of the Prowashonupana barley. The resultant food product is desired because, when consumed, it does not contribute to significantly elevated glycemic indices in a host, as indicated by the rapidly available glucose (RAG) assay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: ConAgra, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Arndt, Sambasiva R. Chigurupati, Sarath K. Katta
  • Patent number: 6706305
    Abstract: A low glycerin index baked bread product is provided. The baked bread product comprises a wheat flour product, a grain/seed source of soluble fiber, and a processed source of soluble fiber. The bread product has a total soluble fiber content of at least about 0.8 wt. % on a 42% moisture basis and a total beta-glucan content of at least about 0.2 wt. % on a 42% moisture basis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Wolt, Elizabeth A. Arndt, John R. Hinchik
  • Publication number: 20030087018
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for using Prowashonupana barley to produce a food product comprised primarily of the Prowashonupana barley. The resultant food product is desired because, when consumed, it does not contribute to significantly elevated glycemic indices in a host, as indicated by the rapidly available glucose (RAG) assay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Arndt, Sambasiva R. Chigurupati, Sarath K. Katta
  • Publication number: 20030082287
    Abstract: A low glycemic index baked bread product is provided. The baked bread product comprises a wheat flour product, a grain/seed source of soluble fiber, and a processed source of soluble fiber. The bread product has a total soluble fiber content of at least about 0.8 wt. % on a 42% moisture basis and a total beta-glucan content of at least about 0.2 wt. % on a 42% moisture basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Michael J. Wolt, Elizabeth A. Arndt, John R. Hinchik
  • Patent number: 6503555
    Abstract: A method for using Prowashonupana barley to produce a food product comprised primarily of the Prowashonupana barley. The resultant food product is desired because when consumed, it does not contribute to significantly elevated glycemic indices in a host, as indicated by the rapidly available glucose (RAG) assay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: ConAgra, Inc.
    Inventors: Sarath K. Katta, Sabasiva R. Chigurupati, Elizabeth A. Arndt
  • Patent number: 6083547
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a barley fraction which has an increased amount of beta-glucan, at least 25% more than the barley flour used to form the barley fraction, an improved mouthfeel, and a viscosity higher than the barley flour used to form the barley fraction, and the barley fraction itself. The method includes the steps of cooking an amount of barley flour and separating the high beta-glucan barley fraction from the remainder of the cooked barley flour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: ConAgra, Inc.
    Inventors: Sarath K. Katta, Sambasiva R. Chigurupati, Elizabeth A. Arndt