Patents by Inventor John S. O'Mahony

John S. O'Mahony 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).

  • Whipped low fat spread
    Patent number: 5869125
    Abstract: The present invention provides an oil-in-water emulsion spread that has a low fat content and good spreading properties at all temperatures from 4.degree. C. to 25.degree. C. The present whipped spread comprises a continuous aqueous phase comprising (A) from about 10% to about 45% fat, wherein at least a portion of the fat is vegetable oil; (B) an effective amount of an emulsifier; and (C) an effective amount of an emulsion stabilizing agent. The whipped spread has a whipping overrun of at least about 200%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Rich Products Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Lynch, John S. O'Mahony
  • Process of making low fat low cholesterol milk products
    Patent number: 5175015
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a low cholesterol, low fat milk that has the taste and mouthfeel of whole milk or 2% milk. The invention also relates to use of said aformentioned milk to produce low cholesterol, low fat dairy products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Assignee: Rich Products Corporation
    Inventors: Marvin L. Kahn, John S. O'Mahony
  • Low fat low cholesterol milk products
    Patent number: 5063074
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a low cholesterol, low fat milk that has the taste and mouthfeel of whole milk or 2% milk. The invention also relates to use of said aforementioned milk to produce low cholesterol, low fat dairy products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1991
    Assignee: Rich Products Corporation
    Inventors: Marvin L. Kahn, John S. O'Mahony
  • Fruit infusion using a syrup which has been subjected to enzyme treatment and concentrated
    Patent number: 4626434
    Abstract: A process is described for rapidly infusing fruit with sugar solutes by means of an infusion bath which is maintained at a substantially constant solutes concentration and viscosity during the course of the infusion process by removing infusion solution; exposing the solution to an enzyme; concentrating the solution; and returning the concentrated solution to the original infusion bath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Assignee: Rich Products Corporation
    Inventors: John S. O'Mahony, Marvin L. Kahn, Satya N. Adapa
  • Sugar infusion of fruit
    Patent number: 4551348
    Abstract: A process is described for rapidly infusing fruit with sugar solutes by means of an infusion bath which is maintained at a substantially constant solutes concentration and viscosity during the course of the infusion process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1985
    Assignee: Rich Products Corporation
    Inventors: John S. O'Mahony, Marvin L. Kahn, Satya N. Adapa
  • Improved fruit composition having a depressed freezing point
    Patent number: 4418082
    Abstract: Fructose is generated within whole fruit or within segments of fruit by inoculation with enzyme. The taste of the fruit is improved and the fruit may be subjected to freezing temperatures without suffering damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1983
    Assignee: Rich Products Corporation
    Inventors: Marvin L. Kahn, John S. O'Mahony
  • Fruit juices having a depressed freezing point
    Patent number: 4356195
    Abstract: Fruit juices having a depressed freezing point are obtained by treating the juice with an enzyme suited for converting a portion of naturally present sucrose and or glucose into fructose. Frozen concentrated solutions of such juices are conveniently handled and readily reconstituted. When fructose is generated within whole fruit or within segments of fruit (as by inoculation with enzyme) the taste may be improved and the fruit may be subjected to freezing temperatures without suffering damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1982
    Assignee: Rich Products Corporation
    Inventors: Marvin L. Kahn, John S. O'Mahony
  • Method of treating hypercholesterolemia
    Patent number: 4175124
    Abstract: A method of treating Hypercholesterolemia in mammals is described herein. The blood cholesterol level in mammals is reduced by orally administering an effective amount of oat or barley gum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1979
    Assignee: The Quaker Oats Company
    Inventors: Roy G. Hyldon, John S. O'Mahony