Patents by Inventor James M. Serafino

James M. Serafino 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).

  • Dry beverage mix containing a clouding agent
    Patent number: 4187326
    Abstract: This invention relates to a clouding agent obtained by drying an aqueous dispersion comprised of, on a dry basis, a major amount of malto dextrin (in solution) and minor amounts of xanthan gum and titanium dioxide. The clouding agent thus obtained is added to a dry beverage mix in amounts effective to produce the desired opacity and remain suspended for a time sufficient to consume a beverage prepared from the dry mix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1980
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventors: James M. Serafino, Slawko Yadlowsky, John S. Witzeman