Patents by Inventor Lihong D'Angelo

Lihong D'Angelo 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: 9125429
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as fatty acids. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Indra Prakash, Grant E. Dubois, Lihong D'Angelo, Youlung Chen
  • Patent number: 8367137
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as fatty acids. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Indra Prakash, Grant E. DuBois, Lihong D'Angelo, Youlung Chen
  • Publication number: 20090018186
    Abstract: A beverage product comprising at least one beverage base and at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid emulsion, said emulsion comprising a continuous liquid phase; an emulsifier; and a discontinuous liquid phase comprising a blend including a polyunsaturated fatty acid source and a dispersing agent, the polyunsaturated fatty acid source comprising at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid, wherein the weight ratio of the fatty acid source to the dispersing agent in the blend ranges from about 9:1 to about 1:10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
    Inventors: Youlung Chen, Lihong D'Angelo, Cheng Shen, George A. King
  • Publication number: 20080058418
    Abstract: An emulsion comprising a continuous liquid phase, an emulsifier, and a discontinuous liquid phase comprising a blend including a polyunsaturated fatty acid source and a dispersing agent. The polyunsaturated fatty acid source comprises at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid and the weight ratio of the fatty acid source to the dispersing agent in the blend ranges from about between 9:1 and 1:10. A method for making an emulsion. The stability of the emulsion can be protected by antioxidants such as tea polyphenols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
    Inventors: Lihong D'Angelo, Youlung Chen, George King
  • Publication number: 20070116819
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as fatty acids. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
    Inventors: Indra Prakash, Grant DuBois, Lihong D'Angelo, Youlung Chen