Patents by Inventor Paul D. Leis, Jr.

Paul D. Leis, Jr. 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).

  • Nutrient supplement compositions providing physiologic feedback
    Patent number: 5571441
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel nutritional supplement compositions providing physiologic feedback. The compositions comprise vitamins, minerals and central nervous system bracers. Flavanols can also be included in the composition. These compositions are useful in promoting regular consumption of nutritional supplements used for improving the diet.The vitamin and mineral supplement can additionally comprise sweeteners, flavors, pharmaceutically acceptable carriers and excipients. The supplements can contain both vitamins and minerals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Mark B. Andon, Paul D. Leis, Jr.
  • Psyllium-containing products
    Patent number: 5445831
    Abstract: Psyllium husk comprising particle sizes distributed such that: less than about 15% is larger than about 80 mesh, at least about 45% is within the range of from about 80 mesh to about 200 mesh, and less than about 40% is smaller than about 200 mesh. In addition, psyllium-containing products for oral administration comprising small particle size psyllium husk according to the present invention are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Paul D. Leis, Jr, Larry E. Burns, Karen R. Hafer
  • Methods and apparatus for sanitizing materials utilizing superheated steam
    Patent number: 5229117
    Abstract: Processes for sanitizing materials, especially psyllium, using superheated steam maintained at a relatively constant low level of superheat. These processes are very effective for sanitizing materials, and can produce commercially sterile materials. Furthermore, these processes can be used to produce highly pure, commercially sterile psyllium having substantially intact cell structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bernnie J. Leland, Keith J. Hanley, Paul D. Leis, Jr., Katherine L. Moore
  • Psyllium-containing produces with a distribution of particle size
    Patent number: 5149541
    Abstract: Psyllium husk comprising particle sizes distributed such that: less than about 15% is larger than about 80 mesh, at least about 45% is within the range of from about 80 mesh to about 200 mesh, and less than about 40% is smaller than about 200 mesh. In addition, psyllium-containing products for oral administration comprising small particle size psyllium husk according to the present invention are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Paul D. Leis, Jr., Larry E. Burns, Karen R. Hafer
  • Methods for sanitizing materials utilizing superheated steam
    Patent number: 4911889
    Abstract: Processes for sanitizing materials, especialy psyllium, using superheated steam maintained at a relatively constant low level of superheat. These processes are very effective for sanitizing materials, and can produce commercially sterile materials. Furthermore, these processes can be used to produce highly pure, commercially sterile psyllium having substantially intact cell structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1990
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bernnie J. Leland, Keith J. Hanley, Paul D. Leis, Jr., Katherine L. Moore
  • Therapeutic particles
    Patent number: 4755387
    Abstract: Therapeutic particles are disclosed which have a coating of a combination of lipids over the therapeutic agent. The lipid coating provides good stomach protection while providing good release of the therapeutic agent in the intestines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1988
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ghebre E. Tzeghai, Paul D. Leis, Jr.