Patents by Inventor Loren S. Ward

Loren S. Ward 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: 20150189895
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing high-protein yogurt powders, which may have application as ingredients in nutritional bars, coatings, cereals, sauces, ready-to-mix applications, instant beverages, and bakery applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Earl Christiansen, Loren S. Ward
  • Publication number: 20150118360
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for producing flavoring ingredients, ready-to-drink formulations, protein powder mixes and pre-mixes, yogurt-flavored cereal binders for use in cereal clusters and bars, etc., from Greek yogurt whey (i.e., Greek acid whey). Also disclosed are methods for concentrating and utilizing the soluble factors produced by probiotic bacteria in yogurt cultures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: GLANBIA NUTRITIONALS (IRELAND) PLC
    Inventors: Loren S. Ward, Earl Christiansen
  • Publication number: 20150079231
    Abstract: Disclosed is for inhibiting gel formation during, or resulting from, hydrolysis of protein compositions comprising casein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: GLANBIA NUTRITIONALS (IRELAND) PLC
    Inventors: Brent L. Petersen, Loren S. Ward
  • Publication number: 20140349003
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to whey protein compositions that can be incorporated into food or beverage products that provide supplemental amounts of protein. The acidified whey protein compositions of the present invention may comprise a liquid whey protein and an acidulant. The liquid whey protein and the acidulant may be blended, and the resulting composition may then be co-dried. The acidulant may be present in an amount effective for reducing the pH of the composition prior to drying to a value less than about 6. Embodiments of the present invention also include methods of preparing co-dried acidified whey protein compositions exhibiting improved organoleptic characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Eric D. Bastian, Loren S. Ward, Brent L. Petersen
  • Publication number: 20140322797
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for removing endotoxin from proteins. Also disclosed are products made by using the method. The method may be used, for example, to produce endotoxin-free lactoferrin. Bovine milk-derived lactoferrin may be produced in commercial quantities by the method, and endotoxin-free bovine lactoferrin may be used for a variety of therapeutic uses, including improving wound healing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Loren S. Ward, Stanley Wrobel, Anita Lind Vincent, Kevin Thomson
  • Publication number: 20140322170
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for producing flavoring ingredients, ready-to-drink formulations, protein powder mixes and pre-mixes, yogurt-flavored cereal binders for use in cereal clusters and bars, etc., from Greek yogurt whey (i.e., Greek acid whey).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Glanbia Nutritionals (Ireland) PLC
    Inventors: Earl Christiansen, Loren S. Ward
  • Publication number: 20140314935
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for producing flavoring ingredients, ready-to-drink formulations, protein powder mixes and pre-mixes, yogurt-flavored cereal binders for use in cereal clusters and bars, etc., from Greek yogurt whey (i.e., Greek acid whey).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: GLANBIA NUTRITIONALS (IRELAND) LTD.
    Inventors: Loren S. Ward, Earl C. Christiansen
  • Publication number: 20140199436
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for decreasing viscosity, increasing solubility and decreasing particle size of milk proteins by admixing milk protein with at least one transglutaminase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: GLANBIA NUTRITIONALS (IRELAND) LTD.
    Inventors: Brent Petersen, Loren S. Ward
  • Patent number: 8778662
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for removing endotoxin from proteins. Also disclosed are products made by using the method. The method may be used, for example, to produce endotoxin-free lactoferrin. Bovine milk-derived lactoferrin may be produced in commercial quantities by the method, and endotoxin-free bovine lactoferrin may be used for a variety of therapeutic uses, including improving wound healing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Glanbia Nutritionals (Ireland) PLC
    Inventors: Loren S. Ward, Kevin Thomson, Stanley Wroby
  • Publication number: 20140193565
    Abstract: Disclosed are multi-functional compositions for use as egg replacers, or egg substitutes, as well as binders, coatings, washes, emulsifiers, and fat replacers. These compositions are especially useful in bakery products, where they provide exceptional results when used as egg substitutes, while adding valuable nutrients to the products into which they are incorporated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: GLANBIA NUTRITIONALS (IRELAND) LTD.
    Inventors: Loren S. Ward, Diane W. Hoffpauer, Angela Dunn Mascio, Jason Demmerly, Loretta Martins, Melinda Moss, Michael Young
  • Publication number: 20140171378
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising isolated peptides having a leucine content of from about 12 to about 40 weight percent. Also disclosed is a method for isolating leucine-rich peptides from protein sources such as bovine whey and methods of use for these peptides to provide beneficial effects in a human and/or animal such as increasing blood flow, decreasing blood pressure, increasing muscle mass, improving cognitive function, improving cardiovascular function, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Brent Petersen, Loren S. Ward, Eric D. Bastian, Stanley Wrobel
  • Publication number: 20130035477
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for removing endotoxin from proteins. Also disclosed are products made by using the method. The method may be used, for example, to produce endotoxin-free lactoferrin. Bovine milk-derived lactoferrin may be produced in commercial quantities by the method, and endotoxin-free bovine lactoferrin may be used for a variety of therapeutic uses, including improving wound healing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventors: Loren S. Ward, Kevin Thomson, Stanley Wroby
  • Publication number: 20120269939
    Abstract: Disclosed are cereal binder compositions having reduced carbohydrate content as compared to present carbohydrate binders. Also disclosed are methods for producing agglomerated cereal products using binders comprising a substantially gluten-free protein in combination with carbohydrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: GLANBIA NUTRITIONALS (IRELAND), LTD.
    Inventors: Gary Lee Hahn, Loren S. Ward
  • Patent number: 8138150
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for removing endotoxin from proteins. Also disclosed are products made by using the method. The method may be used, for example, to produce endotoxin-free lactoferrin. Bovine milk-derived lactoferrin may be produced in commercial quantities by the method, and endotoxin-free bovine lactoferrin may be used for a variety of therapeutic uses, including improving wound healing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Glanbia Nutritionals, Ireland (Ltd.)
    Inventors: Kevin Thomson, Loren S. Ward, Stanley Wrobel
  • Publication number: 20120052132
    Abstract: A nutritional supplement composition having therapeutically effective amounts of milk minerals including calcium, a protein source including kappa-casein fragment 106-169, and enzyme-inhibiting peptides is provided for the treatment of body weight conditions. The nutritional supplement composition is administered in amounts effective for limiting weight gain and/or enhancing weight loss, as well as promoting overall good health, in the treatment of body weight conditions, including overweight and obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael B. Zemel, Loren S. Ward, Eric D. Bastian, Starla J. Paulsen
  • Publication number: 20120028882
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for removing endotoxin from proteins. Also disclosed are products made by using the method. The method may be used, for example, to produce endotoxin-free lactoferrin. Bovine milk-derived lactoferrin may be produced in commercial quantities by the method, and endotoxin-free bovine lactoferrin may be used for a variety of therapeutic uses, including improving wound healing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Kevin Thomson, Loren S. Ward, Stanley Wrobel
  • Publication number: 20120015092
    Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous compositions comprising at least about 7.5 percent whey protein, the whey protein being intact whey protein, whey peptides, or a combination thereof. Also disclosed is a method for formulating aqueous compositions comprising at least about 7.5 percent whey protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Grace Cahalane, Loren S. Ward
  • Patent number: 7919589
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for removing endotoxin from proteins. Also disclosed are products made by using the method. The method may be used, for example, to produce endotoxin-free lactoferrin. Bovine milk-derived lactoferrin may be produced in commercial quantities by the method, and endotoxin-free bovine lactoferrin may be used for a variety of therapeutic uses, including improving wound healing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Glanbia Nutritionals (Ireland), Ltd.
    Inventors: Loren S. Ward, Kevin Thomson, Stanley Wrobel
  • Publication number: 20090264363
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising isolated peptides having a leucine content of from about 12 to about 40 weight percent. Also disclosed is a method for isolating leucine-rich peptides from protein sources such as bovine whey and methods of use for these peptides to provide beneficial effects in a human and/or animal such as increasing blood flow, decreasing blood pressure, increasing muscle mass, improving cognitive function, improving cardiovascular function, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Loren S. Ward, Brent L. Peterson, Stanley Wrobel, Eric D. Bastian
  • Publication number: 20090215693
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for increasing hyaluronic acid levels in tissue and increasing moisture retention in skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Loren S. Ward, Kevin Thomson