Patents by Inventor Kerry Lyn Humphrey

Kerry Lyn Humphrey 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).

  • Shortenings and methods of making and using thereof
    Patent number: 8431177
    Abstract: Described herein are shortenings with improved properties such as increased hardness, minimal trans fat, and reduced saturated fats. Methods for preparing the shortenings involve the use of one or more structural enhancers in a vegetable oil followed by processing and tempering the admixture. The shortenings can be used to produce food products with reduced saturated fats and increased hardness as well as minimal trans fats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignees: Bunge Oils, Inc., The Governors of the University of Alberta c/o Tec Edmonton
    Inventors: Suresh S. Narine, Kerry Lyn Humphrey, Frank R. Kincs
  • SHORTENINGS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF
    Publication number: 20090123619
    Abstract: Described herein are shortenings with improved properties such as increased hardness, minimal trans fat, and reduced saturated fats. Methods for preparing the shortenings involve the use of one or more structural enhancers in a vegetable oil followed by processing and tempering the admixture. The shortenings can be used to produce food products with reduced saturated fats and increased hardness as well as minimal trans fats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Suresh S. Narine, Kerry Lyn Humphrey, Frank R. Kincs