Patents by Inventor Jack D. Zencheck

Jack D. Zencheck 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 foods
    Patent number: 4379782
    Abstract: Low-caloric food products are formulated with a high level (in excess of 10% by dry weight) of polysaccharide and/or polyol components and with a level of dietary fiber compositions equal to from 1/4 to 2 times the combined level of polysaccharides and polyols contained in the product and effective to reduce polysaccharide and/or polyol-induced diarrhea. Preferred dietary fiber compositions are soy fiber concentrate, citrus albedo, pineapple core bulking agent and sugar beet pulp bulking agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1983
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Herbert W. Staub, Larry M. Schanbacher, Jack D. Zencheck, Cynthia L. Young
  • Low-calorie foods
    Patent number: 4304768
    Abstract: Low-caloric food products are formulated with a high level (in excess of 10% by dry weight) of polysaccharide and/or polyol components and with a level of dietary fiber compositions equal to from 1/4 to 2 times the combined level of polysaccharides and polyols contained in the product and effective to reduce polysaccharide and/or polyol-induced diarrhea. Preferred dietary fiber compositions are soy fiber concentrate and citrus albedo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1981
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Herbert W. Staub, Larry M. Schanbacher, Jack D. Zencheck, Cynthia L. Localio