Patents by Inventor James Earl Trout
James Earl Trout 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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Patent number: 9138355Abstract: A catamenial tampon comprises a compressed absorbent member having an exterior surface, the compressed absorbent member comprising an absorbent material. An overwrap substantially covers the exterior surface of the compressed absorbent member. The overwrap comprises a fluid pervious material.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Margaret Henderson Hasse, Steven Ray Gilbert, James Earl Trout, Jared John Schaefer
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Publication number: 20130261581Abstract: A catamenial tampon comprises a compressed absorbent member having an exterior surface, the compressed absorbent member comprising an absorbent material. An overwrap substantially covers the exterior surface of the compressed absorbent member. The overwrap comprises a fluid pervious material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Margaret Henderson Hasse, Steven Ray Gilbert, James Earl Trout, Jared John Schaefer
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Patent number: 8475425Abstract: A catamenial tampon comprises a compressed absorbent member having an inner region and an exterior surface, the compressed absorbent member comprising an absorbent material. An overwrap substantially covers the exterior surface of the compressed absorbent member. The overwrap comprises an apertured fluid pervious material that is hydrophobic or rendered hydrophobic relative to the compressed absorbent member. The fluid pervious overwrap therefore tends to remain free of fluid as the fluid is preferentially partitioned into the absorbent member.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2008Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Margaret Henderson Hasse, Steven Ray Gilbert, James Earl Trout, Jared John Schaefer
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Patent number: 7977532Abstract: A catamenial tampon comprises a compressed absorbent member having an inner region and an exterior surface, the compressed absorbent member comprising an absorbent material. An overwrap substantially covers the exterior surface of the compressed absorbent member. The overwrap comprises an apertured fluid pervious material that is hydrophobic or rendered hydrophobic relative to the compressed absorbent member. The fluid pervious overwrap therefore tends to remain free of fluid as the fluid is preferentially partitioned into the absorbent member.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2003Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Margaret Henderson Hasse, Steven Ray Gilbert, James Earl Trout, Jared John Schaefer
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Patent number: 7897699Abstract: This invention relates to processes for the production of purified, partially esterified polyol fatty acid polyesters and the compositions derived from those processes. The purified, partially esterified polyol fatty acid polyesters of the present invention are particularly well suited for use in a variety of food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications and comprise less than about 5% polyol; less than about 5 ppm of residual solvent; less than about 700 ppm of lower alky esters; less than about 5% of a soap and free fatty acid mixture; less than about 3% of ash; and have an acid value of less than about 6.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2004Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jared John Schaefer, James Earl Trout
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Patent number: 7891286Abstract: A liquid infusion pod having a fluid distribution member and a liquid permeable first filter member. The filter member is sealed to the fluid distribution member forming a first interior chamber that contains a liquid dispersible material. The fluid distribution member has at least one injection nozzle protruding downward from the top of the fluid distribution member into the interior chamber. The injection nozzle has at least one infusion port that directs fluid into the first interior chamber in a direction that is not normal to the top plane of the fluid distribution member.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Joseph Scarchilli, James Earl Trout, Roger William Gutwein, Robert George Cox, Jr., Matthew David Fitts, Michael Jerome Picca, Stephen Jerome Westerkamp
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Patent number: 7594470Abstract: A liquid infusion pod having a fluid distribution member and a liquid permeable first filter member. The filter member is sealed to the fluid distribution member forming a first interior chamber that contains a liquid dispersible material. The fluid distribution member has at least one injection nozzle protruding downward from the top of the fluid distribution member into the interior chamber. The injection nozzle has at least one infusion port that directs fluid into the first interior chamber in a direction that is not normal to the top plane of the fluid distribution member.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2007Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Joseph Scarchilli, James Earl Trout, Roger William Gutwein, Robert George Cox, Jr., Matthew David Fitts, Michael Jerome Picca, Stephen Jerome Westerkamp
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Publication number: 20080177241Abstract: A catamenial tampon comprises a compressed absorbent member having an inner region and an exterior surface, the compressed absorbent member comprising an absorbent material. An overwrap substantially covers the exterior surface of the compressed absorbent member. The overwrap comprises an apertured fluid pervious material that is hydrophobic or rendered hydrophobic relative to the compressed absorbent member. The fluid pervious overwrap therefore tends to remain free of fluid as the fluid is preferentially partitioned into the absorbent member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Margaret Henderson Hasse, Steven Ray Gilbert, James Earl Trout, Jared John Schaefer
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Publication number: 20080041231Abstract: A method and device for brewing beverages is disclosed. The design incorporates a heater incorporating an advantageous combination of heating reservoir size and heating element power. The design also incorporates a purging process to dry a coffee pod after use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2006Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventors: Christopher Randall Beharry, James Earl Trout, Stephen Jerome Westerkamp
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Patent number: 7093530Abstract: A brewing apparatus pod carrier including a frame forming a first pod receiving cavity on a first side of the frame and a second pod receiving cavity on a second opposite side of the frame, and a liquid flow path between the first and second pod receiving cavities. The first and second pod receiving cavities comprise different sizes.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2003Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Applica Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Peter C. Meister, James A. Tebo, Jr., John Joseph Scarchilli, James Earl Trout
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Patent number: 7017472Abstract: A brewing apparatus, such as a coffeemaker, including a hot water heater; a first temperature sensor connected to the hot water heater; a second temperature sensor connected to either a cold water inlet to the heater or a hot water outlet from the heater; a pump connected to the cold water inlet for supplying water to the heater; and a controller coupled to the pump and the sensors. The pump is a variable speed pump. The controller is adapted to adjust the speed of the pump based upon signals from the sensors.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: HP Intellectual Corp.Inventors: Anthony B. Grant, Donald O. Land, Richard J. Rogissart, James A. Tebo, Jr., John Joseph Scarchilli, James Earl Trout
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Patent number: 6995232Abstract: Processes for the preparation of polyol fatty acid polyesters comprise heating a mixture of polyol, fatty acid ester, emulsifying agent and catalyst. In one embodiment, the fatty acid chains of the fatty acid ester have from about 6 to about 14 total carbon atoms and the emulsifying agent comprises a fatty acid soap having fatty acid chains of from about 16 to about 22 total carbon atoms.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2002Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Procter & GambleInventors: John Keeney Howie, Jared John Schaefer, James Earl Trout
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Patent number: 6900310Abstract: This invention relates to processes for the production of purified, partially esterified polyol fatty acid polyesters and the compositions derived from those processes. The purified, partially esterified polyol fatty acid polyesters of the present invention are particularly well suited for use in a variety of food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications and comprise less than about 5% by dry weight of polyol; less than about 5 ppm of residual solvent; less than about 700 ppm of lower alky esters; less than about 5% by dry weight of a soap and free fatty acid mixture; and less than about 3% by dry weight of ash. The compositions have an acid value of less than about 6.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2002Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jared John Schaefer, James Earl Trout
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Patent number: 6887947Abstract: This invention relates to processes for the production of purified, partially esterified polyol fatty acid polyesters and the compositions derived from those processes. The purified, partially esterified polyol fatty acid polyesters of the present invention are particularly well suited for use in a variety of food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications and comprise less than about 5% polyol; less than about 5 ppm of residual solvent; less than about 700 ppm of lower alky esters; less than about 5% of a soap and free fatty acid mixture; less than about 3% of ash; and have an acid value of less than about 6.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2002Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jared John Schaefer, James Earl Trout
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Patent number: 6793956Abstract: Reduced-fat, low-moisture lipid-based fillings. The lipid-based fillings can be used in a variety of food products. The low moisture, reduced fat, lipid-based filling comprises at least about 20% non-digestible lipid and other suitable optional ingredients. The filling has a water activity of less than about 0.6 and has at least about 20% less digestible fat than a comparable full-fat lipid-based filling. In one embodiment, the filling is a cheese filling. The low moisture, reduced fat, lipid-based cheese filling comprises: (a) from about 20% to about 60% non-digestible lipid; (b) from about 20% to about 75% dehydrated cheese powder; and (c) from about 0% to about 55% bulking agent. The fillings can be used with any suitable substrate to form a food product.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2001Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: James Earl Trout, Dennis Paul Kirkpatrick, Benito Alberto Romanach
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Patent number: 6743458Abstract: Creamy, reduced fat, low-moisture lipid-based fillings. The fillings comprise: (a) at least about 20% non-digestible lipid; and (b) from about 0.5% to about 35% crystallizing lipid. The fillings can additionally comprise other suitable optional ingredients. The filling has a water activity of less than about 0.6 and has at least about 20% less digestible fat than a comparable full-fat lipid-based filling. In one embodiment, a cheese filling comprises: (a) from about 20% to about 60% non-digestible lipid; (b) from about 0.5% to about 35% crystallizing lipid; (c) from about 20% to about 75% dehydrated cheese powder; and (d) from about 0% to about 55% bulking agent. The fillings can be used with any suitable substrate, but are especially suitable for use in random packed food products, especially sandwich biscuits. Sandwich biscuits made with the fillings adhere well to the biscuits so that the sandwich biscuits are not misaligned, smeared, or subject to splitting or decapping in production or after storage.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2001Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: The Procter + Gamble Co.Inventors: James Earl Trout, Dennis Paul Kirkpatrick
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Patent number: 6720021Abstract: A low-fat and low-calorie nut spread having at least about 50% less fat and at least about 33% fewer calories than full-fat peanut butter yet having a flavor and texture comparable to a full-fat nut butter or spread. The nut spread has a non-fat solids to oil ratio that is less than about 2.0:1, comprises nut solids that have a mono-modal particle size distribution where the D50 and D90 sizes are less than about 15 and about 30 microns, respectively. The level of fat-free nut solids is from about 34% to about 45%. The apparent viscosity of the nut spread is less than about 4500 cP. The nut spread comprises at least about 20% oil substitute, preferably a sucrose polyester that contains an anal leakage controlling agent. Also disclosed is a preferred process for making the nut spread.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2001Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: The Procter + Gamble Co.Inventors: Vincent York-Leung Wong, Richard Joseph Sackenheim, James Earl Trout, Eugene Francisco Tavares
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Publication number: 20040049167Abstract: A catamenial tampon comprises a compressed absorbent member having an inner region and an exterior surface, the compressed absorbent member comprising an absorbent material. An overwrap substantially covers the exterior surface of the compressed absorbent member. The overwrap comprises an apertured fluid pervious material that is hydrophobic or rendered hydrophobic relative to the compressed absorbent member. The fluid pervious overwrap therefore tends to remain free of fluid as the fluid is preferentially partitioned into the absorbent member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2003Publication date: March 11, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Margaret Henderson Hasse, Steven Ray Gilbert, James Earl Trout
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Publication number: 20030229224Abstract: This invention relates to processes for the production of purified, partially esterified polyol fatty acid polyesters and the compositions derived from those processes. The purified, partially esterified polyol fatty acid polyesters of the present invention are particularly well suited for use in a variety of food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications and comprise less than about 5% by dry weight of polyol; less than about 5 ppm of residual solvent; less than about 700 ppm of lower alky esters; less than about 5% by dry weight of a soap and free fatty acid mixture; and less than about 3% by dry weight of ash. The compositions have an acid value of less than about 6.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Jared John Schaefer, James Earl Trout
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Publication number: 20030228332Abstract: This invention relates to processes for the production of purified, partially esterified polyol fatty acid polyesters and the compositions derived from those processes. The purified, partially esterified polyol fatty acid polyesters of the present invention are particularly well suited for use in a variety of food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications. The compositions comprise less than about 5% by dry weight of polyol; less than about 5 ppm of residual solvent; less than about 700 ppm of lower alky esters; less than about 5% by dry weight of a soap and free fatty acid mixture; less than about 3% by dry weight of ash. Furthermore these compositions have an acid value of less than about 6.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Jared John Schaefer, James Earl Trout