Patents by Inventor Larry E. Meyer

Larry E. Meyer 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: 5474793
    Abstract: A process for preparing calcium-supplemented, ready-to-serve, not-from-concentrate (NFC) fruit juice beverages is disclosed. This process involves circulating an acidified NFC juice stream containing citric and malic acid from a blend tank through a mixing zone that creates turbulent flow. A powdered source of calcium is then added to this acidified juice stream in the mixing zone. The calcium supplemented juice is recirculated back to the blend tank until the acidified juice comprises from about 0.05 to about 0.26% by weight solubilized calcium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Inventors: Larry E. Meyer, Russell A. Parker
  • Patent number: 5424082
    Abstract: The present invention relates to beverage compositions containing calcium and Vitamin C, exhibiting reduced browning. The beverage compositions comprise:a) from about 50 ppm to about 2000 ppm ascorbic acid;b) from about 100 ppm to about 2,000 ppm erythorbic acid;c) From about 0.03% to about 0.19% calcium;d) a pH control system comprising an acidic buffering component, such that the pH of the composition is from about 3.1 to about 4.5;e) from 0% to about 60% of a flavoring system;f) an effective amount of a sweetening component; andg) water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1995
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Timothy W. Dake, Donald R. Kearney, Sanford T. Kirksey, Larry E. Meyer