Patents by Inventor James W. Cappel

James W. Cappel 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).

  • Psyllium-containing filling compositions and methods
    Patent number: 5143728
    Abstract: Psyllium-containing filling compositions having excellent texture, mouthfeel, and palatability. These filling compositions essentially comprise psyllium fiber and higher levels of glycerin, and preferably comprise sweeteners and flavorants. Furthermore, they have water activities ("A.sub.W ") below about 0.35. The compositions are ingested to control constipation, bowel function, blood cholestrol levels, glood glucose tolerance, and/or appetite, as well as for prophylaxis and treatment of intestinal disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: James W. Cappel, Robert D. Rece
  • Mixing process for cookies with storage-stable texture variability
    Patent number: 4668522
    Abstract: A process for controlling the size and texture of baked cookies through the use of specific mixing procedures is disclosed. In particular, adding the required total amount and type of sugar in varying portions at different points in the dough mixing sequence permits control of the size and texture of cookies having distributed therein discrete regions of crumb-continuous storage-stable distinct textures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1987
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: James W. Cappel, Richard N. Cronemiller