Patents by Inventor Kevin W. Lang

Kevin W. Lang 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: 10555544
    Abstract: This invention provides edible compositions comprising pharmaceutically or nutraceutically active agents in particulate form homogeneously dispersed in a fat matrix, such as chocolate or chocolate compound coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Lesaffre Yeast Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin W. Lang
  • Publication number: 20180303758
    Abstract: Highly compactable granulations and methods for preparing highly compactable granulations are disclosed. More particularly, highly compactable calcium carbonate granulations are disclosed. The granulations comprise powdered materials such as calcium carbonate that have small median particle sizes. The disclosed granulations are useful in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tableting and provide smaller tablet sizes upon compression than previously available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin W. Lang, James W. Dibble, Raya Levin, Gregory B. Murphy
  • Patent number: 9993434
    Abstract: Highly compactable granulations and methods for preparing highly compactable granulations are disclosed. More particularly, highly compactable calcium carbonate granulations are disclosed. The granulations comprise powdered materials such as calcium carbonate that have small median particle sizes. The disclosed granulations are useful in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tableting and provide smaller tablet sizes upon compression than previously available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin W. Lang, James W. Dibble, Raya Levin, Gregory B. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20170231249
    Abstract: This invention provides edible compositions comprising pharmaceutically or nutraceutically active agents in particulate form homogeneously dispersed in a fat matrix, such as chocolate or chocolate compound coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Kevin W. Lang
  • Patent number: 9635872
    Abstract: This invention provides edible compositions comprising pharmaceutically or nutraceutically active agents in particulate form homogeneously dispersed in a fat matrix, such as chocolate or chocolate compound coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Delavau L.L.C.
    Inventor: Kevin W. Lang
  • Publication number: 20170056443
    Abstract: Dietary calcium supplements comprising highly bioavailable forms of calcium carbonate and methods of using these calcium carbonate forms to improve calcium balance, strengthen bones, and prevent, treat, and/or ameliorate bone loss associated with osteoporosis are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Kevin W. Lang, Gregory B. Murphy, Gregory E. Urbanski
  • Patent number: 9511027
    Abstract: Dietary calcium supplements comprising highly bioavailable forms of calcium carbonate and methods of using these calcium carbonate forms to improve calcium balance, strengthen bones, and prevent, treat, and/or ameliorate bone loss associated with osteoporosis are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Delavau L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kevin W. Lang, Gregory B. Murphy, Gregory E. Urbanski
  • Patent number: 9386776
    Abstract: Calcium additives useful for fortifying baked goods, such as bread products, with calcium are disclosed. The calcium additives are particularly useful for fortifying leavened baked goods with calcium. Methods for preparing the calcium additives and using the calcium additives to fortify baked goods are also disclosed. Generally, the calcium additives comprise intimate admixtures calcium carbonate and an acid such as citric acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Delavau L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kevin W. Lang, James W. Dibble, Gregory B. Murphy
  • Patent number: 9333176
    Abstract: Highly compactable granulations and methods for preparing highly compactable granulations are disclosed. More particularly, highly compactable calcium carbonate granulations are disclosed. The granulations comprise powdered materials such as calcium carbonate that have small median particle sizes. The disclosed granulations are useful in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tableting and provide smaller tablet sizes upon compression than previously available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Delavau L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kevin W. Lang, James W. Dibble, Raya Levin, Gregory B. Murphy
  • Patent number: 9295274
    Abstract: Methods for hydrolyzing okara using endopeptidase and/or endoglucanase enzymes are disclosed. The hydrolyzed okara has a diminished water-holding capacity and is useful for supplementing the protein and fiber content of food products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Delavau L.L.C.
    Inventors: Gregory E. Urbanski, Kevin W. Lang
  • Publication number: 20160000111
    Abstract: This invention provides edible compositions comprising pharmaceutically or nutraceutically active agents in particulate form homogeneously dispersed in a fat matrix, such as chocolate or chocolate compound coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventor: Kevin W. Lang
  • Patent number: 9168271
    Abstract: This invention provides edible compositions comprising pharmaceutically or nutraceutically active agents in particulate form homogeneously dispersed in a fat matrix, such as chocolate or chocolate compound coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Delavau L.L.C.
    Inventor: Kevin W. Lang
  • Patent number: 9138414
    Abstract: Dietary calcium supplements comprising highly bioavailable forms of calcium carbonate and methods of using these calcium carbonate forms to improve calcium balance, strengthen bones, and prevent, treat, and/or ameliorate bone loss associated with osteoporosis are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Delavau LLC
    Inventors: Kevin W. Lang, Gregory B. Murphy, Gregory E. Urbanski
  • Publication number: 20150164810
    Abstract: Highly compactable granulations and methods for preparing highly compactable granulations are disclosed. More particularly, highly compactable calcium carbonate granulations are disclosed. The granulations comprise powdered materials such as calcium carbonate that have small median particle sizes. The disclosed granulations are useful in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tableting and provide smaller tablet sizes upon compression than previously available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Kevin W. Lang, James W. Dibble, Raya Levin, Gregory B. Murphy
  • Patent number: 8993002
    Abstract: Highly compactable granulations and methods for preparing highly compactable granulations are disclosed. More particularly, highly compactable calcium carbonate granulations are disclosed. The granulations comprise powdered materials such as calcium carbonate that have small median particle sizes. The disclosed granulations are useful in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tableting and provide smaller tablet sizes upon compression than previously available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Delavau LLC
    Inventors: Kevin W. Lang, James W. Dibble, Raya Levin, Gregory B. Murphy
  • Patent number: 8968795
    Abstract: Highly compactable granulations and methods for preparing highly compactable granulations are disclosed. More particularly, highly compactable calcium carbonate granulations are disclosed. The granulations comprise powdered materials such as calcium carbonate that have small median particle sizes. The disclosed granulations are useful in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tableting and provide smaller tablet sizes upon compression than previously available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Delavau LLC
    Inventors: Kevin W. Lang, James W. Dibble, Raya Levin, Gregory B. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20150004230
    Abstract: Highly compactable granulations and methods for preparing highly compactable granulations are disclosed. More particularly, highly compactable calcium carbonate granulations are disclosed. The granulations comprise powdered materials such as calcium carbonate that have small median particle sizes. The disclosed granulations are useful in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tableting and provide smaller tablet sizes upon compression than previously available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Kevin W. Lang, James W. Dibble, Raya Levin, Gregory B. Murphy
  • Patent number: 8900642
    Abstract: Highly compactable granulations and methods for preparing highly compactable granulations are disclosed. More particularly, highly compactable calcium carbonate granulations are disclosed. The granulations comprise powdered materials such as calcium carbonate that have small median particle sizes. The disclosed granulations are useful in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tableting and provide smaller tablet sizes upon compression than previously available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Delavau LLC
    Inventors: Kevin W. Lang, James W. Dibble, Raya Levin, Gregory B. Murphy
  • Patent number: 8883223
    Abstract: Highly compactable granulations and methods for preparing highly compactable granulations are disclosed. More particularly, highly compactable calcium carbonate granulations are disclosed. The granulations comprise powdered materials such as calcium carbonate that have small median particle sizes. The disclosed granulations are useful in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tableting and provide smaller tablet sizes upon compression than previously available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Delavau LLC
    Inventors: Kevin W. Lang, James W. Dibble, Raya Levin, Gregory B. Murphy
  • Patent number: 8821946
    Abstract: Highly compactable granulations and methods for preparing highly compactable granulations are disclosed. More particularly, highly compactable calcium carbonate granulations are disclosed. The granulations comprise powdered materials such as calcium carbonate that have small median particle sizes. The disclosed granulations are useful in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tableting and provide smaller tablet sizes upon compression than previously available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Delavau L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kevin W. Lang, James W. Dibble, Raya Levin, Gregory B. Murphy