Patents by Inventor Lee M. Vickers

Lee M. Vickers 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).

  • Publication number: 20110008524
    Abstract: The confectionary product described herein has an enhanced solids and fiber content and the method described herein permits higher loading of fiber, sweetener and other solids in a soft chewy confectionary product. In another aspect, the product and method contemplate high loading fiber, solids and sweetener where the sweetener masks poor tasting active ingredients, such a vitamins and minerals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Harry J. Overly, III, Mark B. Jones, Lee M. Vickers, Richard C. Zulman
  • Patent number: 7767248
    Abstract: The confectionary product described herein has an enhanced solids and fiber content and the method described herein permits higher loading of fiber, sweetener and other solids in a soft chewy confectionary product. In another aspect, the product and method contemplate high loading fiber, solids and sweetener where the sweetener masks poor tasting active ingredients, such a vitamins and minerals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventors: Harry J. Overly, III, Mark B. Jones, Lee M. Vickers, Richard C. Zulman
  • Publication number: 20080187647
    Abstract: The confectionary product described herein has an enhanced solids and fiber content and the method described herein permits higher loading of fiber, sweetener and other solids in a soft chewy confectionary product. In another aspect, the product and method contemplate high loading fiber, solids and sweetener where the sweetener masks poor tasting active ingredients, such a vitamins and minerals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Harry J. Overly, Mark B. Jones, Lee M. Vickers, Richard C. Zulman