Patents by Inventor Ralph S. Wirebaugh

Ralph S. Wirebaugh 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).

  • Melt restricted marshmallow
    Patent number: 5532017
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a marshmallow product having melt resistant properties when heated. The marshmallow confection contains corn syrup, sugar, dextrose, water, starch, gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose and a phosphate salt. The marshmallow confection product has a predetermined ratio of corn starch to microcrystalline cellulose to provide the melt resistant properties of the marshmallow confection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: Favorite Brands International, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa T. O'Donnell, Ralph S. Wirebaugh