Patents by Inventor Mee-Ra Kweon

Mee-Ra Kweon 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: 8367139
    Abstract: An enzyme resistant starch type III having a melting point or endothermic peak of at least about 140° C. as determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is produced in yields of at least about 25% by weight, based upon the weight of the original starch ingredient. A gelatinization stage, nucleation/propagation stage, and preferably a heat-treatment stage are used to produce reduced calorie starch-based compositions which contain the enzyme resistant starch type III. The high melting point of the enzyme resistant starch permits its use in baked good formulations without substantial loss of enzyme resistance upon baking. A gelatinized, starch-based bulking agent having at least 30% by weight of the enzyme-resistant starch may be used in bar-type, extruded, sheeted, or rotary molded food products. The melting enthalpy of the bulking agent may be from about 0.5 to about 4 Joules/g and its water-holding capacity may be less than 3 grams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventors: Lynn Haynes, Norbert Gimmler, John P. Locke, III, Mee-Ra Kweon, Louise Slade, Harry Levine
  • Publication number: 20110293788
    Abstract: An enzyme resistant starch type III having a melting point or endothermic peak of at least about 140° C. as determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is produced in yields of at least about 25% by weight, based upon the weight of the original starch ingredient. A gelatinization stage, nucleation/propagation stage, and preferably a heat-treatment stage are used to produce reduced calorie starch-based compositions which contain the enzyme resistant starch type III. The high melting point of the enzyme resistant starch permits its use in baked good formulations without substantial loss of enzyme resistance upon baking. A gelatinized, starch-based bulking agent having at least 30% by weight of the enzyme-resistant starch may be used in bar-type, extruded, sheeted, or rotary molded food products. The melting enthalpy of the bulking agent may be from about 0.5 to about 4 Joules/g and its water-holding capacity may be less than 3 grams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Lynn HAYNES, Norbert GIMMLER, John P. LOCKE, III, Mee-Ra KWEON, Louise SLADE, Harry LEVINE
  • Patent number: 7972643
    Abstract: An enzyme resistant starch type III having a melting point or endothermic peak of at least about 140° C. as determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is produced in yields of at least about 25% by weight, based upon the weight of the original starch ingredient. A gelatinization stage, nucleation/propagation stage, and preferably a heat-treatment stage are used to produce reduced calorie starch-based compositions which contain the enzyme resistant starch type III. The high melting point of the enzyme resistant starch permits its use in baked good formulations without substantial loss of enzyme resistance upon baking. A gelatinized, starch-based bulking agent having at least 30% by weight of the enzyme-resistant starch may be used in bar-type, extruded, sheeted, or rotary molded food products. The melting enthalpy of the bulking agent may be from about 0.5 to about 4 Joules/g and its water-holding capacity may be less than 3 grams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventors: Lynn Haynes, Norbert Gimmler, John P. Locke, III, Mee-Ra Kweon, Louise Slade, Harry Levine
  • Publication number: 20090211570
    Abstract: An enzyme resistant starch type III having a melting point or endothermic peak of at least about 140° C. as determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is produced in yields of at least about 25% by weight, based upon the weight of the original starch ingredient. A gelatinization stage, nucleation/propagation stage, and preferably a heat-treatment stage are used to produce reduced calorie starch-based compositions which contain the enzyme resistant starch type III. The high melting point of the enzyme resistant starch permits its use in baked good formulations without substantial loss of enzyme resistance upon baking. A gelatinized, starch-based bulking agent having at least 30% by weight of the enzyme-resistant starch may be used in bar-type, extruded, sheeted, or rotary molded food products. The melting enthalpy of the bulking agent may be from about 0.5 to about 4 Joules/g and its water-holding capacity may be less than 3 grams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn HAYNES, Norbert GIMMLER, John P. LOCKE, III, Mee-Ra KWEON, Louise SLADE, Harry LEVINE
  • Patent number: 7531199
    Abstract: An enzyme resistant starch type III having a melting point or endothermic peak of at least about 140° C. as determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is produced in yields of at least about 25% by weight, based upon the weight of the original starch ingredient. A gelatinization stage, nucleation/propagation stage, and preferably a heat-treatment stage are used to produce reduced calorie starch-based compositions which contain the enzyme resistant starch type III. The high melting point of the enzyme resistant starch permits its use in baked good formulations without substantial loss of enzyme resistance upon baking. A gelatinized, starch-based bulking agent having at least 30% by weight of the enzyme-resistant starch may be used in bar-type, extruded, sheeted, or rotary molded food products. The melting enthalpy of the bulking agent may be from about 0.5 to about 4 Joules/g and its water-holding capacity may be less than 3 grams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn Haynes, Norbert Gimmler, John P. Locke, III, Mee-Ra Kweon, Louise Slade, Harry Levine
  • Publication number: 20040047963
    Abstract: An enzyme resistant starch type III which has a melting point or endothermic peak of at least about 140° C. as determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is produced in yields of at least about 25% by weight, based upon the weight of the original starch ingredient. A gelatinization stage, nucleation/propagation stage, and preferably a heat-treatment stage are used to produce reduced calorie starch-based compositions which contain the enzyme resistant starch type III. The enzyme resistant starch is produced using crystal nucleation and propagation temperatures which avoid substantial production of lower melting amylopectin crystals, lower melting amylose crystals, and lower melting amylose-lipid complexes. The nucleating temperature used is above the melting point of amylopectin crystals. The propagating temperature used is above the melting point of any amylose-lipid complexes but below the melting point of the enzyme resistant starch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Lynn Haynes, Norbert Gimmler, John P. Locke, Mee-Ra Kweon, Louise Slade, Harry Levine
  • Patent number: 6613373
    Abstract: An enzyme resistant starch type III which has a melting point or endothermic peak of at least about 140° C. as determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is produced in yields of at least about 25% by weight, based upon the weight of the original starch ingredient. A gelatinization stage, nucleation/propagation stage, and preferably a heat-treatment stage are used to produce reduced calorie starch-based compositions which contain the enzyme resistant starch type III. The high melting point of the enzyme resistant starch permits its use in baked good formulations without substantial loss of enzyme resistance upon baking. Agelatinezed, starch-based bulking agent having at least 30% by weight of the enzyme-resistant starch may be used in bar-type, extruded, sheeted, or rotary molded food products. The melting enthalypy of the bulking agent may be from about 0.5 to about 4 Joules/g and its water-holding capacity may be less than 3 grams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn Haynes, Norbert Gimmler, John P. Locke, III, Mee-Ra Kweon, Louise Slade, Harry Levine
  • Publication number: 20020146497
    Abstract: An enzyme resistant starch type III which has a melting point or endothermic peak of at least about 140° C. as determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is produced in yields of at least about 25% by weight, based upon the weight of the original starch ingredient. A gelatinization stage, nucleation/propagation stage, and preferably a heat-treatment stage are used to produce reduced calorie starch-based compositions which contain the enzyme resistant starch type III. The enzyme resistant starch is produced calf using crystal nucleation and propagation temperatures which avoid substantial production of lower melting amylopectin crystals, lower melting amylose crystals, and lower melting amylose-lipid complexes. The nucleating temperature used is above the melting point of e amylopectin crystals. The propagating temperature used is above the melting point of any amylose-lipid complexes but below the melting point of the enzyme resistant starch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Applicant: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn Haynes, Norbert Gimmler, John P. Locke, Mee-Ra Kweon, Louise Slade, Harry Levine
  • Patent number: 6352733
    Abstract: An enzyme resistant starch type III which has a melting point or endothermic peak of at least about 140° C. as determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is produced in yields of at least about 25% by weight, based upon the weight of the original starch ingredient. A gelatinization stage, nucleation/propagation stage, and preferably a heat-treatment stage are used to produce reduced calorie starch-based compositions which contain the enzyme resistant starch type III. The enzyme resistant starch is produced using crystal nucleation and propagation temperatures which avoid substantial production of lower melting amylopectin crystals, lower melting amylose crystals, and lower melting amylose-lipid complexes. The nucleating temperature used is above the melting point of amylopectin crystals. The propagating temperature used is above the melting point of any amylose-lipid complexes but below the melting point of the enzyme resistant starch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn Haynes, Norbert Gimmler, John P. Locke, III, Mee-Ra Kweon, Louise Slade, Harry Levine
  • Patent number: 6013299
    Abstract: An enzyme resistant starch type III which has a melting point or endothermic peak of at least about 140.degree. C. as determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is produced in yields of at least about 25% by weight, based upon the weight of the original starch ingredient. A gelatinization stage, nucleation/propagation stage, and preferably a heat-treatment stage are used to produce reduced calorie starch-based compositions which contain the enzyme resistant starch type III. The enzyme resistant starch is produced using crystal nucleation and propagation temperatures which avoid substantial production of lower melting amylopectin crystals, lower melting amylose crystals, and lower melting amylose-lipid complexes. The nucleating temperature used is above the melting point of amylopectin crystals. The propagating temperature used is above the melting point of any amylose-lipid complexes but below the melting point of the enzyme resistant starch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Nabisco Techology Company
    Inventors: Lynn Haynes, Norbert Gimmler, John P. Locke, III, Mee-Ra Kweon, Louise Slade, Harry Levine