Patents by Inventor John A. Colliopoulos

John A. Colliopoulos 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).

  • Ultra-fine microcrystalline cellulose compositions and process
    Patent number: 6037380
    Abstract: Ultra-fine microcrystalline cellulose compositions are disclosed which produce highly stable suspensions and/or dispersions in which substantially all of the microcrystalline cellulose has a particle size not greater than about 0.7 .mu.m. The compositions include an attriting aid which has a dual functionality, assisting in reducing the size of the cellulose microcrystals and adding a desired property or ingredient to the dispersions or other product in which the compositions are utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron C. Venables, Gregory S. Buliga, Sheila M. Dell, John A. Colliopoulos
  • MCC: alginate pharmaceutical suspensions
    Patent number: 5840768
    Abstract: Novel pharmaceutical suspensions comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient suspended in aqueous media with a suspending agent comprising attrited microcrystalline cellulose coprocessed and at least partially surface coated with a calcium sodium alginate salt complex barrier dispersant and readily dispersible and hydratable dry formulations thereof are described and exemplified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Selinger, Sheila M. Dell, John A. Colliopoulos, William J. Reilly, Jr.
  • Psyllium cholestyramine compositions with improved palatability
    Patent number: 5601837
    Abstract: This invention relates to an oral pharmaceutical composition comprising from about 1% to 75%, by weight, psyllium husk with more than about 97% of the psyllium husk being smaller than about 100 mesh screen; from about 1% to 65%, by weight, cholestyramine; and wherein the ratio of the psyllium husk to the cholestyramine is from about 3:1 to about 1:2, and wherein the composition delivers from 1 g to 30 g of the psyllium husk and from about 4 g to about 30 g of the cholestyramine daily when the composition is taken orally in one or more doses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nabil G. Kardouche, John A. Colliopoulos
  • Anion exchange resin compositions containing almond paste for taste improvement
    Patent number: 5500190
    Abstract: The present invention relates to marzipan-like compositions comprising an anion exchange resin, almond paste, and preferably psyllium fiber, in unit dose form. This invention also relates to the use of these compositions in a method for treating hypercholesterolemia. The compositions are a convenient, portable, highly palatable, and well tolerated dosage form for administering anion exchange resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1996
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: James R. Andre, John A. Colliopoulos
  • Compositions containing psyllium
    Patent number: 5258181
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising psyllium fiber and peanut paste, and the use of these compositions as laxatives and/or for cholesterol reduction benefits. The compositions are a convenient, portable, highly palatable, and well tolerated dosage form for administering psyllium fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Melissa M. Cregier, John A. Colliopoulos
  • Laxative compositions
    Patent number: 5232699
    Abstract: The present invention relates to laxative compositions comprising psyllium and sennoside wherein sennoside is dispersed in a palatable food grade fat having a melting point within the range of from about 30.degree. C. to about 50.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventor: John A. Colliopoulos
  • Compositions containing psyllium
    Patent number: 5173296
    Abstract: The present invention relates to marzipan-like compositions comprising psyllium fiber and almond paste, and the use of these compositions as laxatives and/or for cholesterol reduction benefits. The compositions are a convenient, portable, highly palatable, and well tolerated dosage form for administering psyllium fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: James R. Andre, John A. Colliopoulos
  • Psyllium mucilloid fiber food products
    Patent number: 5009916
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a novel composition for making and using psyllium high fiber food products useful as a dietary aid. In particular, the compositions contain a dry blend of high fiber food product base which may be incorporated into a psyllium fiber drink mix or extended psyllium fiber bar or puff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1991
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: John A. Colliopoulos
  • Sweetening composition
    Patent number: 4631195
    Abstract: A composition and method for heat stabilizing dipeptide sweeteners for baking and cooking is described using a polyglucose or a polymaltose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1986
    Inventors: John A. Colliopoulos, James G. Young, Josef H. Tsau
  • Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid composition
    Patent number: 4548806
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of increasing the dispersibility and mixability of psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid by applying a film of hydrolyzed starch oligosaccharide, a mono-or di-saccharide, a polyglucose, or a polymaltose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1985
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: John A. Colliopoulos, David B. Paul, James G. Young
  • Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid composition
    Patent number: 4459280
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of increasing the dispersibility and mixability of psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid by applying a film of hydrolyzed starch oligosaccharide, a mono-or di-saccharide, a polyglucose, or a polymaltose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1984
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: John A. Colliopoulos, David B. Paul, James G. Young
  • Vegetable oil emulsion
    Patent number: 3966632
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a vegetable oil emulsion containing from 1-10% water, preferably 1-5% water, and 1-4% emulsifying agent. The emulsifying agent is a particular mixed polyglycerol ester of 12-hydroxy-9 octadecenoic acid or of dimerized fatty acids of soybean oil. These water-in-oil (w/o) emulsions are useful in preparing edible food products, cosmetics and paints containing a minimum amount of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1976
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: John A. Colliopoulos, Nicholas S. Yanick