Patents by Inventor Eugene Francisco Tavares

Eugene Francisco Tavares 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).

  • Process for making a low-fat nut spread composition
    Patent number: 6720021
    Abstract: A low-fat and low-calorie nut spread having at least about 50% less fat and at least about 33% fewer calories than full-fat peanut butter yet having a flavor and texture comparable to a full-fat nut butter or spread. The nut spread has a non-fat solids to oil ratio that is less than about 2.0:1, comprises nut solids that have a mono-modal particle size distribution where the D50 and D90 sizes are less than about 15 and about 30 microns, respectively. The level of fat-free nut solids is from about 34% to about 45%. The apparent viscosity of the nut spread is less than about 4500 cP. The nut spread comprises at least about 20% oil substitute, preferably a sucrose polyester that contains an anal leakage controlling agent. Also disclosed is a preferred process for making the nut spread.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter + Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Vincent York-Leung Wong, Richard Joseph Sackenheim, James Earl Trout, Eugene Francisco Tavares
  • Low-fat nut spread composition and process for making the same
    Publication number: 20020106441
    Abstract: A low-fat and low-calorie nut spread having at least about 50% less fat and at least about 33% fewer calories than full-fat peanut butter yet having a flavor and texture comparable to a full-fat nut butter or spread. The nut spread has a non-fat solids to oil ratio that is less than about 2.0:1, comprises nut solids that have a mono-modal particle size distribution where the D50 and D90 sizes are less than about 15 and about 30 microns, respectively. The level of fat-free nut solids is from about 34% to about 45%. The apparent viscosity of the nut spread is less than about 4500 cP. The nut spread comprises at least about 20% oil substitute, preferably a sucrose polyester that contains an anal leakage controlling agent. Also disclosed is a preferred process for making the nut spread.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Vincent York-Leung Wong, Richard Joseph Sackenheim, James Earl Trout, Eugene Francisco Tavares