Patents by Inventor Estela G. Enad

Estela G. Enad 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).

  • Preparation of a stabilized precooked baby food formulation thickened with modified tapioca starch
    Patent number: 4013799
    Abstract: A method is disclosed herein where a wet, pre-cooked baby food formulation having a pH below about 4.5, is thickened by including a tapioca starch that has been modified by heating above the gelatinization temperature thereof, but with insufficient moisture to produce gelatinization. Further advantages are obtained by including minor amounts of other grain starches. The formulation exhibits excellent consistency during prolonged storage periods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1972
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1977
    Assignee: Gerber Products Company
    Inventors: Wayne J. Smalligan, Vincent J. Kelly, Estela G. Enad