Patents by Inventor Kenneth R. Moffitt

Kenneth R. Moffitt 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).

  • Patent number: 7490638
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for dispensing a beverage with the visual appearance of multi-layers obtained from dilution of concentrates in proper dilution ratios. A first liquid layer is first delivered with a controlled density. A second liquid layer is diluted to a density that is lower than the density of the first liquid layer so that the first and second layers form a stable layered arrangement with the second liquid layer of lower density remaining spatially above the first liquid layer to provide a visually distinct layer as compared to the first liquid layer in the container. The invention also relates to a dispensing device and to a machine readable program enabling the device to deliver the multi-layer appearance beverage according to the method of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Alexander S. Sher, Raffaella Saggin, Kenneth R. Moffitt, Beli R. Thakur, Simon J. Livings, Elaine R. Wedral
  • Patent number: 7013933
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for dispensing a beverage with the visual appearance of multi-layers obtained from dilution of concentrates in proper dilution ratios. A first liquid layer is first delivered with a controlled density. A second liquid layer is diluted to a density that is lower than the density of the first liquid layer so that the first and second layers form a stable layered arrangement with the second liquid layer of lower density remaining spatially above the first liquid layer to provide a visually distinct layer as compared to the first liquid layer in the container. The invention also relates to a dispensing device and to a machine readable program enabling the device to deliver the multi-layer appearance beverage according to the method of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Alexander A. Sher, Raffaella Saggin, Kenneth R. Moffitt, Beli R. Thakur, Simon J. Livings, Elaine R. Wedral
  • Patent number: 5318793
    Abstract: Reformed casein micelles are produced from an aqueous solution or dispersion of commercially available processed casein by the sequential addition, over an extended period of time, of calcium ions and a soluble phosphate salt, after which the aqueous reaction medium is concentrated such as by ultrafiltration or diafiltration, to increase the level of casein micelles thereon and remove excess salts. The reformed casein micelles are used as a complete or partial replacement for fat in a variety of food products, particularly coffee whiteners. Coffee whiteners containing reformed casein micelles as a replacement for the fat component have functional and organoleptic properties equivalent to conventional coffee whiteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Nicholas Melachouris, Kenneth R Moffitt, Casimir E. Rasilewicz, George F. Tonner
  • Patent number: 5173322
    Abstract: Reformed casein micelles are produced from an aqueous solution or dispersion of commercially available processed casein by the sequential addition, over an extended period of time, of calcium ions and a soluble phosphate salt, after which the aqueous reaction medium is concentrated such as by ultrafiltration or diafiltration, to increase the level of casein micelles thereon and remove excess salts. The reformed casein micelles are used as a complete or partial replacement for fat in a variety of food products, particularly coffee whiteners. Coffee whiteners containing reformed casein micelles as a replacement for the fat component have functional and organoleptic properties equivalent to conventional coffee whiteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Nicholas Melachouris, Kenneth R. Moffitt, Casimir E. Rasilewicz, George F. Tonner