Patents by Inventor Frank Welch

Frank Welch 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: 10206409
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of using and making thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Nestec S. A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Aleman
  • Patent number: 10159261
    Abstract: Freeze-dried, aerated yogurt products that include dairy or dairy-substitute compositions and an emulsifier are disclosed, along with methods of producing and using same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Nestec S. A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Alemán
  • Patent number: 10154685
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated fruit and/or vegetable composition comprising a fruit and/or vegetable ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of making thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder
  • Patent number: 10143211
    Abstract: A freeze-dried, aerated dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier are disclosed. Methods of using and making thereof are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Nestec S. A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Aleman
  • Patent number: 10076133
    Abstract: A freeze-dried, aerated fruit and/or vegetable composition that includes fruit and/or vegetable ingredient(s) and an emulsifier are disclosed, as well as methods of making thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Nestec S. A.
    Inventors: Thomas Burkholder, Scott Peterson, Frank Welch
  • Patent number: 10010091
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of using same to promote and/or improve child development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Nestec S. A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Aleman
  • Patent number: 9968124
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated fruit or vegetable composition comprising a fruit or vegetable ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of making thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder
  • Publication number: 20160316775
    Abstract: A freeze-dried, aerated dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier are disclosed. Methods of using and making thereof are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Aleman
  • Publication number: 20160192670
    Abstract: Freeze-dried, aerated yogurt products that include dairy or dairy-substitute compositions and an emulsifier are disclosed, along with methods of producing and using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank WELCH, Thomas BURKHOLDER, Norman JAGER, Giovanna ALEMÁN
  • Publication number: 20160183571
    Abstract: A freeze-dried, aerated fruit and/or vegetable composition that includes fruit and/or vegetable ingredient(s) and an emulsifier are disclosed, as well as methods of making thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas BURKHOLDER, Scott PETERSON, Frank WELCH
  • Publication number: 20120276269
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated fruit and/or vegetable composition comprising a fruit and/or vegetable ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of making thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder
  • Publication number: 20120128829
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of making thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Aleman
  • Publication number: 20120121762
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of using and making thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Aleman
  • Publication number: 20110300255
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of using same to promote and/or improve child development.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Aleman
  • Publication number: 20110280989
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of using same to promote and/or improve child development.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Aleman
  • Publication number: 20110008515
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated fruit or vegetable composition comprising a fruit or vegetable ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of making thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder
  • Publication number: 20100233317
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of making thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Aleman
  • Publication number: 20100215798
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated fruit or vegetable composition comprising a fruit or vegetable ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of making thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas BURKHOLDER
  • Publication number: 20090324773
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of using and making thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Aleman
  • Publication number: 20090304854
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of using same to promote and/or improve child development.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Aleman