Patents by Inventor Robert J. Ragan

Robert J. Ragan 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).

  • Powdered beverage concentrate or additive fortified with calcium and vitamin D
    Patent number: 5609897
    Abstract: A powdered beverage concentrate contains a source of calcium, vitamin D, a stabilizing gum such as gum arabic, and vegetable oil. A beverage can be made by reconstituting the beverage concentrate with water, fruit juice, or any other suitable liquid matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Michael A. Chandler, Normanella T. DeWille, Terrence B. Mazer, Robert J. Ragan, Gregory A. Snowden, Maureen E. Geraghty, Catherine D. Johnson, Lonnie R. Drayer
  • Low pH beverage fortified with calcium and vitamin D
    Patent number: 5597595
    Abstract: A liquid beverage concentrate and a beverage containing the concentrate are aqueous matrices fortified with calcium and vitamin D. The water soluble vitamin D is kept in suspension by a gum and a vegetable oil. The beverage may be carbonated or non-carbonated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Normanella T. DeWille, Michael A. Chandler, Terrence B. Mazer, Robert J. Ragan, Gregory A. Snowden, Maureen E. Geraghty, Catherine D. Johnson