Patents by Inventor Michelle Firrell

Michelle Firrell 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).

  • BITTERNESS MASKING
    Publication number: 20140186491
    Abstract: A method for masking the unpleasant taste of a bitter tasting substance includes administration of the bitter tasting substance with a vitamin E compound in the presence of at least one fat. The bitter taste of a bitter tasting substance is reduced in confectionery compositions when combined with at least one fat and a taste masking effective amount of one or more forms of a vitamin E compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: KRAFT FOODS R & D, INC.
    Inventors: Michelle Firrell, Sarah Marshall, Steffi Lundy, Clive RT Norton