Patents by Inventor Kris Eugene Spence

Kris Eugene Spence 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).

  • Compositions and Methods for Promoting Gastrointestinal and/or Cardiovascular Health
    Publication number: 20110027412
    Abstract: A composition for promoting gastrointestinal and/or cardiovascular health comprising a gelling dietary fiber and a non-gelling dietary fiber in a weight ratio of from about 5:1 to about 1:2.5; a coating component and a wetting component in a weight ratio of from about 20:1 to about 1:1; wherein a weight ratio of coating component plus wetting component to said gelling dietary fiber or said non-gelling dietary fiber is from about 25:1 to about 1:5 is disclosed. Also disclosed herein is a composition for promoting gastrointestinal and/or cardiovascular health comprising a gelling dietary fiber; a non-gelling dietary fiber; and an amount of a coating component sufficient to coat the particles of the gelling dietary fiber, such that the water-absorbing ability is reduced and the organoleptic properties of the composition are improved. Methods of promoting gastrointestinal and/or cardiovascular health are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Kris Eugene Spence, Graham John Myatt
  • Cereal grain kernels fortified with iron and calcium
    Patent number: 7371422
    Abstract: Described are cereal grain kernels fortified with iron and calcium. Also described is a process for making cereal grain kernels fortified with iron and calcium, the process comprising providing cereal grain kernels and mixing said kernels with a composition comprising an iron source and a calcium source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Earl Cleve Christiansen, H. DeWayne Ashmead, Kris Eugene Spence, Kenneth Thomas Smith
  • Cereal grain kernels fortified with iron and calcium
    Publication number: 20040228950
    Abstract: Described are cereal grain kernels fortified with iron and calcium. Also described is a process for making cereal grain kernels fortified with iron and calcium, the process comprising providing cereal grain kernels and mixing said kernels with a composition comprising an iron source and a calcium source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicants: The Procter & Gamble Company, Albion International, Inc.
    Inventors: Earl Cleve Christiansen, H. DeWayne Ashmead, Kris Eugene Spence, Kenneth Thomas Smith
  • Beverage compositions comprising arabinogalactan and defined minerals
    Patent number: 6703056
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to beverage compositions comprising: a) a first component which is arabinogalactan; and b) a second component comprising one or more minerals selected from the group consisting of zinc, iron, magnesium, calcium, selenium, iodine, and fluorine. The present compositions are useful to provide beverage compositions which deliver adequate levels of water soluble dietary fiber and important minerals without affecting the product appearance, product taste, and mineral bioavailability. At the same time, the compositions herein deliver the benefits of fiber, one or more of the defined minerals, and/or provide other health benefits, including fighting infection, promoting healthy bacteria, and providing a desired dietary fiber benefit. These and other benefits of the present invention are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter + Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Haile Mehansho, Renee Irvine Mellican, Scott Edward Manchuso, Raul Victorino Nunes, Kris Eugene Spence
  • Beverage compositions comprising arabinogalactan and defined minerals
    Publication number: 20020136802
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to beverage compositions comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Haile Mehansho, Renee Irvine Mellican, Scott Edward Manchuso, Raul Victorino Nunes, Kris Eugene Spence
  • Low carbohydrate compositions, kits thereof, and methods of use
    Publication number: 20020132780
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, kits, and methods utilized for the treatment of joint dysfunction, bone dysfunction, and/or inflammation. The composition utilized herein are useful for those mammals experiencing painful or debilitating joint, bone, or inflammatory conditions, and are particularly suited for mammals which are diabetic or at risk for diabetes, as well as those desiring or requiring conveniently dosed chondroprotective compositions having low carbohydrate content, low caloric value and/or having a low glycemic index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Heisey, Kenneth Norman Kern, Kris Eugene Spence
  • Beverage compositions comprising arabinogalactan and defined vitamins
    Publication number: 20020110632
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Raul Victorino Nunes, Haile Mehansho, Renee Irvine Mellican, Scott Edward Manchuso, Kris Eugene Spence