Patents by Inventor Jean-Marie Laborbe

Jean-Marie Laborbe 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).

  • Publication number: 20180220678
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided to increase the palatability of dry pet foods. The compositions comprise sorbic acid and/or a salt thereof. The compositions and methods increase the palatability without loss of crunchiness of the dry kibbles over an extended time period. The sorbic acid and/or salt thereof can be used in the base composition of the dry pet food and/or in a coating on the dry pet food, and the sorbic acid and/or salt thereof can be used without affecting the product structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Pascal Vanacker, Lorcy Gwendal, Catherine Kulker-Theron, Chloé Breton, Jean-Marie Laborbe
  • Publication number: 20150173399
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided to increase the palatability of dry pet foods. The compositions comprise sorbic acid and/or a salt thereof. The compositions and methods increase the palatability without loss of crunchiness of the dry kibbles over an extended time period. The sorbic acid and/or salt thereof can be used in the base composition of the dry pet food and/or in a coating on the dry pet food, and the sorbic acid and/or salt thereof can be used without affecting the product structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Pascal Vanacker, Gwendal Lorcy, Catherine Kulker-Theron, Chloe Breton, Jean-Marie Laborbe
  • Patent number: 8609166
    Abstract: The invention concerns a food composition, in particular an animal food composition, comprising a coating designed to provide a roasted appearance to the cooked product, said coating including at least a pigment or colorant source and a protein source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Jean-Marie Laborbe, Frédéric Lefebvre
  • Publication number: 20050042330
    Abstract: The invention concerns a food composition, in particular an animal food composition, comprising a coating designed to provide a roasted appearance to the cooked product, said coating including at least a pigment or colorant source and a protein source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Jean-Marie Laborbe, Frederic Lefebvre