Patents by Inventor Erin Ervin

Erin Ervin 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).

  • Publication number: 20140080906
    Abstract: The embodiments relate to fat emulsion structures based on both an aqueous and non-aqueous glycerin component as the primary aqueous component in which the fat emulsion can create a wide range of viscosities that mimic fat structures similar to cream, or all the way to hardened fat structures like Trans Fat. The fat emulsion can be added to a wide group of foods that use a monosaccharide or disaccharide as the basis for its sweetener component, can lower the sugar content of foods, can improve mouth feel while lowering the fat content in high fat foods, can add a balance of dietary fats and fiber to foods, and can add antioxidant content to food products. The fat emulsion also can be used as a taste masking composition to mask the taste of unpalatable active ingredients or unpalatable components that may be added to the emulsion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Antioxidant Superfoods, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary ERVIN, Erin ERVIN
  • Publication number: 20120171331
    Abstract: The present embodiments include a ground meat, processed meat, game meat, or sausage that has improved health and taste characteristics. The embodiments include the addition to the meat of a fat emulsion that includes a healthier group of edible oils component, fiber component, water component, and other components that can add additional dietary benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: GARY ERVIN, Erin Ervin
  • Publication number: 20120053251
    Abstract: The embodiments relate to fat emulsion structures based on both an aqueous and non-aqueous glycerin component as the primary aqueous component in which the fat emulsion can create a wide range of viscosities that mimic fat structures similar to cream, or all the way to hardened fat structures like Trans Fat. The fat emulsion can be added to a wide group of foods that use a monosaccharide or disaccharide as the basis for its sweetener component, can lower the sugar content of foods, can improve mouth feel while lowering the fat content in high fat foods, can add a balance of dietary fats and fiber to foods, and can add antioxidant content to food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: ANTIOXIDANT SUPERFOODS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Ervin, Erin Ervin
  • Publication number: 20110313055
    Abstract: The present invention provides for flavored chewy or gummy candy confections made by making a flavored chewy or gummy candy confection from scratch or adjusting a current flavored chewy or gummy candy confection brand product with our invention. This invention can have a healthier group of edible oils component, unique antioxidant taste profile component, fiber component, water component, emulsifier component, and potentially a 0% or greater supplement component that can add additional dietary benefits. Specific ratios of ingredients can lower sugar content up to 75% while creating a product with a taste, texture, and mouth feel similar to regular flavored chewy or gummy candy. The reduction of sugar possible within this invention can reduce the negative health ramifications of high sugar content that current flavored chewy or gummy candy confections suffer from and the addition of the healthier ingredients adds some improved health characteristics to the products that usually are devoid of nutrition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: ANTIOXIDANT SUPERFOODS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Ervin, Erin Ervin
  • Publication number: 20110288182
    Abstract: The present invention provides for Dulce de Leche confection compositions and Dulce de Leche based flavored milk that has an improved, healthier fat structure, unique antioxidant taste profile, lower sugar content, fiber component, and a 0% or greater supplement component that can add additional dietary benefits. Cholesterol reduction can be accomplished within certain embodiments of this invention. Specific ratios of ingredients within our compositions create a taste, texture, mouth feel, and rich and creamy true Dulce de Leche confection without the negative health ramifications of high milk fat content and sugar content characteristic of traditional Dulce de Leche products. Additionally, the method for preparing these Dulce de Leche confection products and flavored milk are covered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Gary Ervin, Erin Ervin
  • Publication number: 20110287134
    Abstract: Chocolate or compound coating based fiber compositions, which have at least about 20% of a fiber component, by weight of the formula, that provide a safe and effective amount of fiber component to a user are disclosed. This delivery method can utilize either a bulk forming fiber like psyllium, or a non-bulk forming fiber like inulin or a combination of both types of fiber components. The fiber easily can be incorporated into the compositions without adversely affecting the stability, feel, and taste of the compositions. The nutritional profiles of these fiber compositions are consistent with dietary guidelines, which physicians follow when prescribing fiber compositions as supplements or for cholesterol reduction purposes. Also disclosed is a method of producing such compositions and a method of providing a safe and effective amount of fiber component to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Gary Ervin, Erin Ervin
  • Publication number: 20100278984
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a non-standardized dark chocolate composition to have up to 75% less saturated fat content than regular dark chocolate and have an improved healthier fat structure. A non-standardized and standardized dark chocolate include an antioxidant blend of; Virgin Coconut Oil, Vanilla Powder, Blackberry Powder, and Acai Berry Extract that creates a synergistic affect making the compositions have the rich and creamy taste, texture, melt and creaminess similar to milk chocolate. The final compositions have improved health characteristics, antioxidant content, and significantly less bitterness. Additionally, the method for preparing such non-standardized and standardized dark chocolate compositions is covered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Erin Ervin