Patents by Inventor Herbert V. Schultz

Herbert V. Schultz 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).

  • Low calorie, high fiber laxative
    Patent number: 5073370
    Abstract: A natural fiber laxative is provided which consists of psyllium husk, apple fiber, fructose, gum arabic and flavorants. The psyllium husk and the apple fiber constitute together at least 75% by weight of the composition. The granular components are controlled to have a particle size less than that determined by a No. 50 mesh, thereby improving mouthfeel. The composition is, in addition to being all natural, low in calorie and high in fiber and when mixed with water has a palatable mouthfeel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1991
    Assignee: Meer Corporation
    Inventors: E. Harvey Meer, Frank Mountain, Herbert V. Schultz
  • Low calorie, high fiber laxative
    Patent number: 4996051
    Abstract: A natural fiber laxative is provided which consists of psyllium husk, apple fiber, fructose, gum arabic and flavorants. The psyllium husk and the apple fiber constitute together at least 75% by weight of the composiiton. The granular components are controlled to have a particle size less than that determined by a No. 50 mesh, thereby improving mouthfeel. The composition is, in addition to being all natural, low in calorie and high in fiber and when mixed with water has a palatable mouthfeel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Assignee: Meer Corporation
    Inventors: E. Harvey Meer, Frank Mountain, Herbert V. Schultz