Patents by Inventor Gregory Sigurdson

Gregory Sigurdson 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).

  • Colorant compositions and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 10750761
    Abstract: Natural blue colorant compositions and methods of use thereof are provided. The colorant compositions include at least one acylated anthocyanin, such as a diacylated anthocyanin. The colorant composition can further include a buffer solution having a pH from about 6.0 to about 8.0 and a metal ion or salt form thereof. The colorant compositions can be derived from a natural product and provide a stable, blue colorant that can be used in food products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Rebecca J. Robbins, Thomas M. Collins, Maria Monica Giusti, Gregory Sigurdson
  • COLORANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170000169
    Abstract: Natural blue colorant compositions and methods of use thereof are provided. The colorant compositions include at least one acylated anthocyanin, such as a diacylated anthocyanin. The colorant composition can further include a buffer solution having a pH from about 6.0 to about 8.0 and a metal ion or salt form thereof. The colorant compositions can be derived from a natural product and provide a stable, blue colorant that can be used in food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Rebecca J. Robbins, Thomas M. Collins, Maria Monica Giusti, Gregory Sigurdson