Patents by Inventor Michael T. Bunczek

Michael T. Bunczek 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: 20190343141
    Abstract: A plant-based soluble dietary fiber formulation can be used as an oil and fat substitute. It can be a fluid or solid (frozen or dry). The oil and fat substitute can be an aqueous mixture, comprising soluble dietary fiber. This mixture can be used in cooking, sautéing, baking, and food preparation in place of oils and fats. The oil and fat substitute can be in dry form and used in dry mixes for baking, sauces, gravies, dressings, and the like in place of oils and fats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Michael T. Bunczek, Fulya Eren, Martha E. Cassens, Phyllis D. Thompson, Kelly J. Johnson, Helene M. Chaisson
  • Patent number: 9955714
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a composition and application of marinades that contain, as key active ingredients, a combination of organic salts derived by fermentation of sugars. The resulting all natural marinades substantially improve cook yield, juiciness, flavor, and color in meat and in seafood, in a surprisingly effective way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: GRIFFITH FOODS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Aaron R. Graham, Michael T. Bunczek, Donald B. Bernacchi, Louis E. Windecker, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9883688
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved citrus fruit juice powders and methods of providing the improved citrus fruit juice powders. The citrus fruit juice powders are neutralized and are free of fillers, such as maltodextrin. Also disclosed are meat marinades that include the improved citrus fruit juice powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: GRIFFITH FOODS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Michael T. Bunczek
  • Publication number: 20110206807
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a composition and application of marinades that contain, as key active ingredients, a combination of organic salts derived by fermentation of sugars. The resulting all natural marinades substantially improve cook yield, juiciness, flavor, and color in meat and in seafood, in a surprisingly effective way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: GRIFFITH LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Aaron R. Graham, Michael T. Bunczek, Donald B. Bernacchi, Louis E. Windecker, JR.
  • Publication number: 20030198710
    Abstract: A chewing gum base having ultra high molecular weight polyvinylacetate which is easily removable from indoor and outdoor surfaces. The ultra high molecular weight polyvinylacetate ranges from 100,000 to 600,000 daltons and increases the cohesion of the chewing gum base for easy removability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Applicants: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Lasha A. Ross, Michael T. Bunczek
  • Publication number: 20020037340
    Abstract: A method for producing a chewing gum with an improved release of a lipophilic active agent, as well as the chewing gum so produced, is obtained by using a hydrophilic gum base. The preferred and novel gum base includes hydrophilic polymers, hydrophilic softeners/emulsifiers and fillers, but is essentially free of hydrophobic elastomers and hydrophobic softeners, as well as waxes and elastomer solvents. The lipophilic active agent is preferably added to a coating on a chewing gum pellet made using a hydrophilic gum base, such as by being mixed into a coating solution. The coating solution may contain a high-intensity sweetener. An active agent may also be used in the gum core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2000
    Publication date: March 28, 2002
    Applicant: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company.
    Inventors: Philip W. Urnezis, Philip Mazzone, Michael J. Greenberg, Michael T. Bunczek, David G. Barkalow, George W. Monen
  • Patent number: 6350480
    Abstract: A method for producing a chewing gum with an improved release of a lipophilic active agent, as well as the chewing gum so produced, is obtained by using a hydrophilic gum base. The preferred and novel gum base includes hydrophilic polymers, hydrophilic softeners/emulsifiers and fillers, but is essentially free of hydrophobic elastomers and hydrophobic softeners, as well as waxes and elastomer solvents. The lipophilic active agent is preferably added to a coating on a chewing gum pellet made using a hydrophilic gum base, such as by being mixed into a coating solution. The coating solution may contain a high-intensity sweetener. An active agent may also be used in the gum core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Philip W. Urnezis, Philip Mazzone, Michael J. Greenberg, Michael T. Bunczek, David G. Barkalow, George W. Monen
  • Patent number: 6190706
    Abstract: A gum base including a siloxane polymer, a polar polymer and optionally a filler, chewing gums made from the gum base as well as methods for manufacturing chewing gum and gum bases are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Michael T. Bunczek, Philip Urnezis
  • Patent number: 6017566
    Abstract: Gum bases and chewing gum formulations, as well as methods for making same, are provided. The gum base and chewing gums include an edible polyester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Michael T. Bunczek, Michael J. Greenberg, Philip W. Urnezis
  • Patent number: 6013287
    Abstract: Gum bases and chewing gum formulations, as well as methods for making same, are provided. The gum base and chewing gums include an edible end-capped polyester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Michael T. Bunczek, Michael J. Greenberg, Philip W. Urnezis
  • Patent number: 5945143
    Abstract: A gum base including an alkyl substituted polydimethylsiloxane. Chewing gums made from the gum base as well as methods for manufacturing chewing gum and gum bases are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventor: Michael T. Bunczek
  • Patent number: 5800848
    Abstract: Chewing gum formulations and bases, as well as methods of producing chewing gum and bases are provided. The chewing gum includes sucrose polyesters, which can be used in the base and/or gum as a plasticizer, softener, and emulsifier. In one embodiment, sucrose polyesters are added to sucrose-type gum formulations replacing a quantity of fats, oils, and/or emulsifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Yatka, Michael J. Greenberg, Michael T. Bunczek, Roy L. Whistler, David W. Record, Michael A. Reed
  • Patent number: 5192561
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a stabilized sweetener ingredient containing aspartame, a stabilized aspartame sweetener ingredient for use in chewing gum, and a chewing gum composition containing the stabilized aspartame sweetener ingredient. The aspartame is blended with specific amounts of water, inorganic acid and an encapsulating agent to form a homogeneous mixture. The mixture is dried to form the sweetener ingredient. The sweetener ingredient is relatively stable and unreactive in the presence of cinnamon and other aldehyde-based flavoring agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1993
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Michael T. Bunczek, Philip W. Urnezis