Patents by Inventor Grant DuBois
Grant DuBois 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).
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Publication number: 20070116824Abstract: The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as phytosterols, phytostanols, esters thereof, or combinations thereof. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois
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Publication number: 20070116819Abstract: The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as fatty acids. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois, Lihong D'Angelo, Youlung Chen
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Publication number: 20070116832Abstract: The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as a mineral. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like favor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois
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Publication number: 20070116826Abstract: The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as a probiotic, a prebiotic, or combination thereof. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois
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Publication number: 20070116838Abstract: The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as antioxidants. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois
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Publication number: 20070116830Abstract: The present invention relates generally to dairy compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different dairy compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and a dairy product. The present invention also relates to dairy compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the dairy compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois
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Publication number: 20070116821Abstract: The present invention relates generally to cereal compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different cereal compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high potency sweetener and at least one sweet taste improving composition. The present invention also relates to cereal compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the cereal compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois
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Publication number: 20070116837Abstract: The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as a dietary fiber source. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois
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Publication number: 20070116829Abstract: The present invention relates generally to pharmaceutical compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and a pharmaceutically active substance. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic,, high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the pharmaceutical compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois
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Publication number: 20070116833Abstract: The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as a calcium source. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois
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Publication number: 20070116828Abstract: The present invention relates generally to tabletop sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different forms of tabletop sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural high-potency sweeteners in combination with at least one bulking agent, or at least one sweet taste improving composition, or at least one anti-caking agent, or combinations thereof. The present invention also relates to tabletop compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric natural high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the tabletop compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois, George King
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Publication number: 20070116800Abstract: The present invention relates generally to chewing gum compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different chewing gum compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and a gum base. The present invention also relates to chewing gum compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the chewing gum composition and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois
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Publication number: 20070116834Abstract: The present invention relates generally to condiment compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different condiment compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and a condiment base. The present invention also relates to condiment compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the condiment compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois
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Publication number: 20070116836Abstract: The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as an agent for the treatment and/or prevention of osteoporosis. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois
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Publication number: 20070116823Abstract: The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as a hydration product. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois
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Publication number: 20070116835Abstract: The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as a vitamin. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois
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Publication number: 20070116822Abstract: The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as saponin. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois
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Publication number: 20070116827Abstract: The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as glucosamine. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois
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Publication number: 20070116831Abstract: The present invention relates generally to dental compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different dental compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and an active dental substance. The present invention also relates to dental compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the dental compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois
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Patent number: 4900740Abstract: N,N'-disubstituted guanidines containing a tetrazolyl or glycine moiety are provided as high potency sweetening agents.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 1987Date of Patent: February 13, 1990Assignee: The NutraSweet CompanyInventors: George W. Muller, Eric Walters, Grant DuBois