Patents by Inventor George V. Daravingas

George V. Daravingas 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).

  • Refrigerated and shelf-stable bakery dough products
    Patent number: 6261613
    Abstract: The present invention includes a batter or dough that comprises a plurality of capsules and a cookable fluid in which the capsules are dispersed. Each of the capsules is comprised of a shell made of a lipid that melts at a predictable, narrow temperature range and a core comprised of a leavening agent. The leavening agent is either a chemical leavening agent or a yeast-based leavening agent or a combination of a chemical leavening agent and yeast-based leavening agent. The batter or dough is preserved in a flowable condition by using a combination of acidic pH, control of water activity, and refrigerated storage temperature against microbial spoilage further assured by using preservatives such as potassium sorbate or calcium propionate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Venkatachalam Narayanaswamy, George V. Daravingas
  • Colored multi-layered yogurt and methods of preparation
    Patent number: 6235320
    Abstract: Disclosed are yogurt products having a plurality of layers, portions or regions, each having a discrete color and containing comprising a stirred style yogurt. The layers are in direct physical contact and do not have an intermediate barrier. The yogurt layers are relatively high in viscosity (15,000 to 30,000 cps) and the difference in viscosity between portions is less than about 3,000 cps. Those yogurt layers having a color essentially contain selected non-bleeding colorants and, optionally, naturally colored ingredients such as fruit puree. Bleeding/migration of colorants between layers and mixing upon handling is minimized by selecting viscosity and colorants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: George V. Daravingas, Timothy C. Heitke, Dean F. Funk
  • Plaque inhibiting compositions and method
    Patent number: 4170632
    Abstract: This invention discloses compositions effective in inhibiting or reducing plaque in the oral cavity. Chewing gums are a preferred vehicle for delivering the plaque inhibiting benefit of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1979
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin C. Wagenknecht, deceased, George V. Daravingas, William E. Koski
  • Plaque inhibiting composition and method
    Patent number: 4170633
    Abstract: This invention discloses compositions effective in inhibiting or reducing plaque in the oral cavity. Chewing gums are a preferred vehicle for delivering the plaque inhibiting benefit of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1979
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin C. Wagenknecht, deceased, George V. Daravingas, William E. Koski
  • Plaque inhibiting composition and method
    Patent number: 4161517
    Abstract: This invention discloses compositions effective in inhibiting or reducing plaque in the oral cavity. Chewing gums are a preferred vehicle for delivering the plaque inhibiting benefit of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1979
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin C. Wagenknecht, deceased, George V. Daravingas, William E. Koski
  • Shelf-stable mix for a spreadable butter-substitute
    Patent number: 4160850
    Abstract: A mix useful for the consumer preparation of spreadable butter-substitutes also known as margarine products is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1979
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis H. Hallstrom, Ali R. Touba, Brian E. Glass, John V. Luck, George V. Daravingas
  • Plaque inhibiting composition and method
    Patent number: 4160820
    Abstract: This invention discloses compositions effective in inhibiting or reducing plaque in the oral cavity. Chewing gums are a preferred vehicle for delivering the plaque inhibiting benefit of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1979
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin C. Wagenknecht, deceased, George V. Daravingas, William E. Koski
  • Plaque inhibiting composition and method
    Patent number: 4160054
    Abstract: This invention discloses compositions effective in inhibiting or reducing plaque in the oral cavity. Chewing gums are a preferred vehicle for delivering the plaque inhibiting benefit of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1979
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin C. Wagenknecht, deceased, George V. Daravingas, William E. Koski
  • Plaque inhibiting composition and method
    Patent number: 4159315
    Abstract: This invention discloses compositions effective in inhibiting or reducing plaque in the oral cavity. Chewing gums are a preferred vehicle for delivering the plaque inhibiting benefit of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1979
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin C. Wagenknecht, deceased, George V. Daravingas, William E. Koski
  • Plaque inhibiting composition and method
    Patent number: 4157385
    Abstract: This invention discloses compositions effective in inhibiting or reducing plaque in the oral cavity. Chewing gums are a preferred vehicle for delivering the plaque inhibiting benefit of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1979
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin C. Wagenknecht, deceased, George V. Daravingas, William E. Koski
  • Plaque inhibiting composition and method
    Patent number: 4156716
    Abstract: This invention discloses compositions effective in inhibiting or reducing plaque in the oral cavity. Chewing gums are a preferred vehicle for delivering the plaque inhibiting benefit of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1979
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin C. Wagenknecht, deceased, George V. Daravingas, William E. Koski
  • Plaque inhibiting composition and method
    Patent number: 4156715
    Abstract: This invention discloses compositions effective in inhibiting or reducing plaque in the oral cavity. Chewing gums are a preferred vehicle for delivering the plaque inhibiting benefit of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1979
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin C. wagenknecht, deceased, George V. Daravingas, William E. Koski
  • Process for producing a fried snack food containing tempeh
    Patent number: 4151307
    Abstract: A fried, starch containing snack product is produced wherein tempeh is included as an essential ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1979
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Mao H. Yueh, George V. Daravingas, Fred J. Rigelhof, Herman W. Mueller
  • Plaque inhibiting composition and method
    Patent number: 4150112
    Abstract: This invention discloses compositions effective in inhibiting or reducing plaque in the oral cavity. Chewing gums are a preferred vehicle for delivering the plaque inhibiting benefit of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1979
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin C. Wagenknecht, deceased, George V. Daravingas, William E. Koski
  • Plaque inhibiting composition and method
    Patent number: 4148872
    Abstract: This invention discloses compositions effective in inhibiting or reducing plaque in the oral cavity. Chewing gums are a preferred vehicle for delivering the plaque inhibiting benefit of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1979
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin C. Wagenknecht, deceased, George V. Daravingas, William E. Koski
  • Starch sponge products and the process of preparing same
    Patent number: 4064282
    Abstract: Starch sponge products having improved thermal stability and handling characteristics. Process of preparing same employing heat stable gum systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1977
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis H. Hallstrom, Brian E. Glass, Ali R. Touba, George V. Daravingas
  • Composition for reducing pickle bloating
    Patent number: 3941894
    Abstract: In a composition for the brine curing of cucumbers with salt to make pickle products, the improvement comprising using dehydroacetic acid as a processing additive in a sufficient amount to reduce pickle bloating while maintaining yeast growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1976
    Assignee: SCM Corporation
    Inventors: Richard C. Hall, Norman D. Kidd, George V. Daravingas