Patents by Inventor Joseph Milici

Joseph Milici 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).

  • HIGH ANTIOXIDANT LEVELS IN COCOA-BASED BEVERAGES
    Publication number: 20150289536
    Abstract: The invention provides, in one aspect, a method of producing a ready-to-drink cocoa beverage containing high levels of beneficial cocoa polyphenols in a milk or soymilk base. The method incorporates an ultra high temperature treatment followed by a homogenization step. Cocoa powder levels can be selected from about 3.5% to about 10% by weight, while the mouthfeel, solution stability over time, and taste remain acceptable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventor: Joseph MILICI
  • COCOA-BASED EXERCISE RECOVERY BEVERAGES
    Publication number: 20140295040
    Abstract: The invention provides, in one aspect, a method of producing a ready-to-drink cocoa beverage containing high levels of beneficial cocoa flavanols or cocoa polyphenols and with a particular ratio of carbohydrates to protein. The beverages can advantageously be used in an exercise recovery regimen. Cocoa solids levels in the beverages can be selected from about 3.5% to about 10% by weight cocoa powder or the equivalent in cocoa product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: THE HERSHEY COMPANY
    Inventors: Joseph MILICI, Amy Griel PRESTON, Heather M. ARENTZ
  • COCOA-BASED EXERCISE RECOVERY BEVERAGES
    Publication number: 20110135786
    Abstract: The invention provides, in one aspect, a method of producing a ready-to-drink cocoa beverage containing high levels of beneficial cocoa flavanols or cocoa polyphenols and with a particular ratio of carbohydrates to protein. The beverages can advantageously be used in an exercise recovery regimen. Cocoa solids levels in the beverages can be selected from about 3.5% to about 10% by weight cocoa powder or the equivalent in cocoa product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: The Hershey Company
    Inventors: Joseph MILICI, Amy Griel Preston, Heather M. Arentz
  • Fortification of syrup with calcium and other minerals and vitamins
    Patent number: 7829127
    Abstract: A calcium fortified syrup is disclosed which provides between 10-70% of the US RDI of calcium per 2 tablespoonfuls. The calcium remains uniformly dispersed and the product has no harsh off-notes or bitter after taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: The Hershey Company
    Inventors: Joseph Milici, Mary Ellen Kline, Malathy Nair
  • HIGH ANTIOXIDANT LEVELS IN COCOA-BASED BEVERAGES
    Publication number: 20090110774
    Abstract: The invention provides, in one aspect, a method of producing a ready-to-drink cocoa beverage containing high levels of beneficial cocoa polyphenols in a milk or soymilk base. The method incorporates an ultra high temperature treatment followed by a homogenization step. Cocoa powder levels can be selected from about 3.5% to about 10% by weight, while the mouthfeel, solution stability over time, and taste remain acceptable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: THE HERSHEY COMPANY
    Inventor: Joseph Milici
  • Fortification of syrup with calcium and other minerals and vitamins
    Publication number: 20060216376
    Abstract: A calcium fortified syrup is disclosed which provides between 10-70% of the US RDI of calcium per 2 tablespoonfuls. The calcium remains uniformly dispersed and the product has no harsh off-notes or bitter after taste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Applicant: HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph Milici, Mary Kline, Malathy Nair