Patents by Inventor John R. Bridges

John R. Bridges 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: 20240091567
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of sweet steviol glycoside compounds, particularly rebaudioside B, in sweetening compositions. Sweetening compositions comprising selected amounts of rebaudioside B have been shown to possess favorable flavor profiles when compared to other high intensity sweetener compounds and are useful in the preparation of consumables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Tate & Lyle Solutions USA LLC
    Inventors: John R. Bridges, Alfred Carlson, Penelope A. Patton, Joshua N. Fletcher
  • Patent number: 11801402
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of sweet steviol glycoside compounds, particularly rebaudioside B, in sweetening compositions. Sweetening compositions comprising selected amounts of rebaudioside B have been shown to possess favorable flavor profiles when compared to other high intensity sweetener compounds and are useful in the preparation of consumables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Tate & Lyle Solutions USA LLC
    Inventors: John R. Bridges, Alfred Carlson, Penelope A. Patton, Joshua N. Fletcher
  • Publication number: 20210051991
    Abstract: A low or zero calorie sweetener composition with sweetness synergy, providing a reduction in off-taste and a desirable temporal profile. The sweetener composition is suitable for use as a substitute for high calorie sugars. The sweetener composition is for use in food and beverage products, pharmaceutical products, nutritional product and cosmetic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC
    Inventors: Ryan D. Woodyer, Jason C. Cohen, John R. Bridges, Michael D. Harrison, Yuqing Zhou
  • Publication number: 20200238108
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of sweet steviol glycoside compounds, particularly rebaudioside B, in sweetening compositions. Sweetening compositions comprising selected amounts of rebaudioside B have been shown to possess favorable flavor profiles when compared to other high intensity sweetener compounds and are useful in the preparation of consumables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC
    Inventors: John R. Bridges, Alfred Carlson, Penelope A. Patton, Joshua N. Fletcher
  • Patent number: 10583314
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of sweet steviol glycoside compounds, particularly rebaudioside B, in sweetening compositions. Sweetening compositions comprising selected amounts of rebaudioside B have been shown to possess favorable flavor profiles when compared to other high intensity sweetener compounds and are useful in the preparation of consumables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: TATE & LYLE INGREDIENTS AMERICAS LLC
    Inventors: John R. Bridges, Alfred Carlson, Penelope A. Patton
  • Patent number: 9854827
    Abstract: A low or zero calorie sweetener composition with sweetness synergy, providing a reduction in off-taste and a desirable temporal profile. The sweetener composition is suitable for use as a substitute for high calorie sugars. The sweetener composition is for use in food and beverage products, pharmaceutical products, nutritional products, and cosmetic products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: TATE & LYLE INGREDIENTS AMERICAS LLC
    Inventors: Ryan D. Woodyer, Jason C. Cohen, John R. Bridges
  • Patent number: 9635879
    Abstract: A low calorie sweetener composition with sweetness synergy, providing a reduction in off-taste and a desirable temporal profile. The sweetener composition comprises allulose, fructose and sucralose. In a preferred embodiment, the sweetener composition comprises allulose in an amount of at least about 45%, fructose in an amount of at least about 20%, and sucralose in an amount of at least about 0.01% by weight relative to the total weight of allulose, fructose and sucralose in the composition. The sweetener composition is suitable for use as a substitute for high calorie sugars. The sweetener composition is for use in food and beverage products, pharmaceutical products, nutritional product and cosmetic products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: TATE & LYLE INGREDIENTS AMERICAS LLC
    Inventors: Ryan D. Woodyer, Jason C. Cohen, John R. Bridges
  • Publication number: 20170079313
    Abstract: A low or zero calorie sweetener composition with sweetness synergy and desirable taste characteristics. The sweetener composition is suitable for use as a substitute for high calorie sugars. The sweetener composition is for use in food and beverage products, pharmaceutical products, nutritional product and cosmetic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC
    Inventors: Ryan D. WOODYER, John R. BRIDGES, Jason C. COHEN, Joshua Nehemiah FLETCHER, Yuquing ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20170027206
    Abstract: A low calorie sweetener composition with sweetness synergy, providing a reduction in off-taste and a desirable temporal profile. The sweetener composition is suitable for use as a substitute for high calorie sugars. The sweetener composition may be used in food and beverage products, pharmaceutical products, nutritional product and cosmetic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC
    Inventors: Ryan D. WOODYER, Jason C. COHEN, John R. BRIDGES
  • Patent number: 9491960
    Abstract: A low calorie sweetener composition with sweetness synergy, providing a reduction in off-taste and a desirable temporal profile. The sweetener composition is suitable for use as a substitute for high calorie sugars. The sweetener composition may be used in food and beverage products, pharmaceutical products, nutritional product and cosmetic products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC
    Inventors: Ryan D. Woodyer, Jason C. Cohen, John R. Bridges
  • Publication number: 20160278409
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of sweet steviol glycoside compounds, particularly rebaudioside B, in sweetening compositions. Sweetening compositions comprising selected amounts of rebaudioside B have been shown to possess favorable flavor profiles when compared to other high intensity sweetener compounds and are useful in the preparation of consumables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC
    Inventors: John R. Bridges, Alfred Carlson, Penelope A. Patton
  • Patent number: 9402411
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of sweet steviol glycoside compounds, particularly rebaudioside B, in sweetening compositions. Sweetening compositions comprising selected amounts of rebaudioside B have been shown to possess favorable flavor profiles when compared to other high intensity sweetener compounds and are useful in the preparation of consumables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC
    Inventors: John R. Bridges, Alfred Carlson, Penelope A. Patton
  • Publication number: 20160050958
    Abstract: A low calorie sweetener composition with sweetness synergy, providing a reduction in off-taste and a desirable temporal profile. The sweetener composition comprises allulose, acesulfame K (Ace K) and fructose. The sweetener composition is suitable for use as a substitute for high calorie sugars. The sweetener composition is for use in food and beverage products, pharmaceutical products, nutritional product and cosmetic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: Tale & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC
    Inventors: Ryan D. WOODYER, Jason C. COHEN, John R. BRIDGES
  • Patent number: 9259022
    Abstract: A low calorie sweetener composition with sweetness synergy, providing a reduction in off-taste and a desirable temporal profile. The sweetener composition is suitable for use as a substitute for high calorie sugars. The sweetener composition is for use in food and beverage products, pharmaceutical products, nutritional product and cosmetic products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: TATE & LYLE INGREDIENTS AMERICAS LLC
    Inventors: Ryan D. Woodyer, Jason C. Cohen, John R. Bridges
  • Publication number: 20160029678
    Abstract: A low or zero calorie sweetener composition with sweetness synergy, providing a reduction in off-taste and a desirable temporal profile. The sweetener composition is suitable for use as a substitute for high calorie sugars. The sweetener composition is for use in food and beverage products, pharmaceutical products, nutritional product and cosmetic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC
    Inventors: Ryan D. WOODYER, Jason C. COHEN, John R. BRIDGES, Michael D. HARRISON, Yuqing ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20160021917
    Abstract: A low calorie sweetener composition with sweetness synergy, providing a reduction in off-taste and a desirable temporal profile. The sweetener composition comprises allulose, fructose and sucralose. In a preferred embodiment, the sweetener composition comprises allulose in an amount of at least about 45%, fructose in an amount of at least about 20%, and sucralose in an amount of at least about 0.01% by weight relative to the total weight of allulose, fructose and sucralose in the composition. The sweetener composition is suitable for use as a substitute for high calorie sugars. The sweetener composition is for use in food and beverage products, pharmaceutical products, nutritional product and cosmetic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC
    Inventors: Ryan D. WOODYER, Jason C. COHEN, John R. BRIDGES
  • Patent number: 8962698
    Abstract: A composition includes Mogroside V and a Rebaudioside component in a weight ratio ?1:1 and ?6:1, wherein the Rebaudioside component consists of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of Rebaudioside A, Rebaudioside B and Rebaudioside D. A method of purifying a Luo Han Guo extract includes contacting the Luo Han Guo extract with activated carbon and a macroporous polymeric adsorbent resin, an ion exchange resin, or both. A composition includes a Luo Han Guo extract, wherein Mogroside V constitutes from 50 wt % to 75 wt % of the Luo Han Guo extract and the composition includes from 0 to 13 wt % in total relative to the Mogroside V of aromatic glycosides, and from 0 to 15 ppm of semi-volatile organic compounds relative to the Mogroside V.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC
    Inventors: John R. Bridges, Alfred Carlson, Brian Timothy Pohrte, Mary Quinlan, Timothy C. Schunk, Elber F. Tejada, Shelly Yuqing Zhou
  • Publication number: 20140271748
    Abstract: A low or zero calorie sweetener composition with sweetness synergy, providing a reduction in off-taste and a desirable temporal profile. The sweetener composition is suitable for use as a substitute for high calorie sugars. The sweetener composition is for use in food and beverage products, pharmaceutical products, nutritional products, and cosmetic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC
    Inventors: Ryan D. Woodyer, Jason C. Cohen, John R. Bridges
  • Publication number: 20140271746
    Abstract: A low calorie sweetener composition with sweetness synergy, providing a reduction in off-taste and a desirable temporal profile. The sweetener composition is suitable for use as a substitute for high calorie sugars. The sweetener composition may be used in food and beverage products, pharmaceutical products, nutritional product and cosmetic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC
    Inventors: Ryan D. Woodyer, Jason C. Cohen, John R. Bridges
  • Publication number: 20140271747
    Abstract: A low calorie sweetener composition with sweetness synergy, providing a reduction in off-taste and a desirable temporal profile. The sweetener composition is suitable for use as a substitute for high calorie sugars. The sweetener composition is for use in food and beverage products, pharmaceutical products, nutritional product and cosmetic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC
    Inventors: Ryan D. Woodyer, Jason C. Cohen, John R. Bridges