Patents by Inventor J. Christopher Johnson

J. Christopher Johnson 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).

  • Method of isolating blue anthocyanin fractions
    Patent number: 10119029
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of isolating fractions of anthocyanin molecules from anthocyanin-containing vegetable and fruit juices and extracts, or combinations thereof, at a select pH based on differences in polarity of the anthocyanin molecules in the anthocyanin-containing vegetable and fruit juices and extracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignees: Mars, Incorporated, The Ohio State University
    Inventors: Rebecca J. Robbins, J. Christopher Johnson, Thomas M. Collins, Neda Ahmadiani, M. Monica Giusti
  • METHOD OF ISOLATING BLUE ANTHOCYANIN FRACTIONS
    Publication number: 20170204269
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of isolating fractions of anthocyanin molecules from anthocyanin-containing vegetable and fruit juices and extracts, or combinations thereof, at a select pH based on differences in polarity of the anthocyanin molecules in the anthocyanin-containing vegetable and fruit juices and extracts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicants: MARS, INCORPORATED, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Rebecca J. Robbins, J. Christopher Johnson, Thomas M. Collins, Neda Ahmadiani, M. Monica Giusti
  • Method of isolating blue anthocyanin fractions
    Patent number: 9598581
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of isolating fractions of anthocyanin molecules from anthocyanin-containing vegetable and fruit juices and extracts, or combinations thereof, at a select pH based on differences in polarity of the anthocyanin molecules in the anthocyanin-containing vegetable and fruit juices and extracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignees: MARS, INCORPORATED, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Rebecca J. Robbins, J. Christopher Johnson, Thomas M. Collins, Neda Ahmadiani, M. Monica Giusti
  • NATURAL BLUE ANTHOCYANIN-CONTAINING COLORANTS
    Publication number: 20160015067
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to natural blue anthocyanin-containing colorants comprising fractions of anthocyanin molecules separated from anthocyanin-containing vegetable and fruit juices and extracts. Anthocyanin fractions are separated at a select pH based on differences in polarity of the anthocyanin molecules in the anthocyanin-containing vegetable and fruit juices and extracts. The invention is directed to the anthocyanin fractions providing color characteristics similar to those provided by the synthetic blue colorant, FD&C Blue No. 1. The present invention is also directed to natural green colorants comprising the natural blue anthocyanin-containing colorant and a natural yellow colorant. The present invention is further directed to edible products comprising the natural blue anthocyanin-containing colorants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicants: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Rebecca J. Robbins, J. Christopher Johnson, Thomas M. Collins, Neda Ahmadiani, M. Monica Giusti
  • METHOD OF ISOLATING BLUE ANTHOCYANIN FRACTIONS
    Publication number: 20160017150
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of isolating fractions of anthocyanin molecules from anthocyanin-containing vegetable and fruit juices and extracts, or combinations thereof, at a select pH based on differences in polarity of the anthocyanin molecules in the anthocyanin-containing vegetable and fruit juices and extracts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicants: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Rebecca J. Robbins, J. Christopher Johnson, Thomas M. Collins, Neda Ahmadiani, M. Monica Giusti
  • Bars and Confectioneries Containing Cocoa Solids Having A High Cocoa Polyphenol Content and Sterol/Stanol Esters and Processes for Their Preparation
    Publication number: 20080213456
    Abstract: Processes are provided for preparing ready-to-eat health bars such as chocolate granola bars and chocolate confectioneries such as dark or milk chocolate chews. The bars and confectioneries contain sterol ester(s) and/or stanol esters and cocoa solids having a high cocoa procyanidin content. The cocoa solids are pretreated with the sterol/stanol ester(s) or other edible oils or fats during the preparation of the products to prevent the loss of cocoa procyanidins. Other particulate antioxidants can be pretreated with food grade fats and/or oils or emulsifiers such as lecithin to conserve their effectiveness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark J. Chimel, John F. Hammerstone, J. Christopher Johnson, Mary E. Myers, Rodney M. Snyder, Eric J. Whitacre
  • Bars and confectioneries containing cocoa solids having a high cocoa polyphenol content and sterol/stanol esters and processes for their preparation
    Patent number: 7329429
    Abstract: Processes are provided for preparing ready-to-eat health bars such as chocolate granola bars and chocolate confectioneries such as dark or milk chocolate chews. The bars and confectioneries contain sterol ester(s) and/or stanol esters and cocoa solids having a high cocoa procyanidin content. The cocoa solids are pretreated with the sterol/stanol ester(s) or other edible oils or fats during the preparation of the products to prevent the loss of cocoa procyanidins. Other particulate antioxidants can be pretreated with food grade fats and/or oils or emulsifiers such as lecithin to conserve their effectiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Inventors: Mark J. Chimel, John F. Hammerstone, Jr., J. Christopher Johnson, Mary E. Myers, Rodney M. Snyder, Eric J. Whitacre