Patents by Inventor Robert Joseph Sarama
Robert Joseph Sarama 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).
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Patent number: 8404288Abstract: The present application discloses microbially-stable solutions of water-solubilized lipophilic vitamins, such as Vitamin E. These solutions contain from about 0.5% to about 30% of a salt selected from potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium phosphate, calcium phosphate, potassium sulfate, calcium phosphate, magnesium phosphate, magnesium sulfate, potassium iodide, and mixtures of these salts. The method of providing microbially-stable solutions of such water-solubilized lipophilic vitamins, as well as food and beverage products containing those microbially-stabilized water-solubilized lipophilic vitamins, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Sunny Delight Beverage CompanyInventors: Marta Campbell, Robert Joseph Sarama
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Publication number: 20110027424Abstract: The present application discloses microbially-stable solutions of water-solubilized lipophilic vitamins, such as Vitamin E. These solutions contain from about 0.5% to about 30% of a salt selected from potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium phosphate, calcium phosphate, potassium sulfate, calcium phosphate, magnesium phosphate, magnesium sulfate, potassium iodide, and mixtures of these salts. The method of providing microbially-stable solutions of such water-solubilized lipophilic vitamins, as well as food and beverage products containing those microbially-stabilized water-solubilized lipophilic vitamins, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: Sunny Delight BeveragesInventors: Marta Campbell, Robert Joseph Sarama
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Patent number: 6899905Abstract: The present invention relates to tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy foods. More particularly, tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that provide a balanced mix of amino acids, fat, and carbohydrates are disclosed. Processes for making, and methods of using said tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods are also disclosed. The nutritious foods of the present invention are formulated and processed such that they resolve the dilemma that consumers have always been faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what they eat.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: Mid-America Commercialization CorporationInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Jr., Tamara Jocelyn Kearney, Jeffrey John Kester, Brenda Kay Murphy, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Kathleen Hack Noble, Richard Nicholas Reinhart, Jr., Robert Joseph Sarama, Li-Hsin Tsai, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Patent number: 6846501Abstract: Appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are disclosed. These snacks and mixes offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy snacks. The nutritious snacks of the present invention are traditional in form, provide a balanced mix of an amino acid source, fat, and carbohydrates and typically have an appeal similar to that of unhealthy snacks of similar form. Thus, the snacks and snack mixes of the present invention resolve the dilemma that consumers are currently faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what you eat. Processes for making and methods of using appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Mid-America Commercialization CorporationInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Jr., Jeffrey John Kester, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Robert Joseph Sarama, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Patent number: 6827954Abstract: The present invention relates to tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy foods. More particularly, tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that provide a balanced mix of amino acids, fat, and carbohydrates are disclosed. Processes for making, and methods of using said tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods are also disclosed. The nutritious foods of the present invention are formulated and processed such that they resolve the dilemma that consumers have always been faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what they eat.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Mid-America Commercialization CorporationInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Jr., Tamara Jocelyn Kearney, Jeffrey John Kester, Brenda Kay Murphy, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Kathleen Hack Noble, Richard Nicholas Reinhart, Jr., Robert Joseph Sarama, Charles Henry Taylor, Li-Hsin Tsai, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Publication number: 20040185149Abstract: Appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are disclosed. These snacks and mixes offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy snacks. The nutritious snacks of the present invention are traditional in form, provide a balanced mix of an amino acid source, fat, and carbohydrates and typically have an appeal similar to that of unhealthy snacks of similar form. Thus, the snacks and snack mixes of the present invention resolve the dilemma that consumers are currently faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what you eat. Processes for making and methods of using appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2004Publication date: September 23, 2004Applicant: Mid-America Commercialization CorporationInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Jeffrey John Kester, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Robert Joseph Sarama, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Patent number: 6794375Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound having the structure (I): and acceptable salts, polypeptides, and pro-forms thereof, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of: (a) substituted glycerols; wherein n is an integer from 1 to 2; (b) vitamins; wherein n is 1; (c) sterols; wherein n is 1; (d) stanols; wherein n is 1; and (e) C6-C32 alkyl; and (f) C6-C32 alkenyl; wherein n is 1. The present invention is further directed to compositions and kits comprising these compounds as well as methods of using the compounds. The compounds, compositions, kits, and methods herein are useful for providing general health benefits to the consumer, particularly cardiovascular benefits, anti-menopausal benefits and/or treating sexual dysfunction (particularly, erectile dysfunction). Most particularly, the compounds, compositions, kits, and methods herein are useful for providing cardiovascular benefits, including lowering cholesterol in the consumer, treating, preventing, and/or inhibiting heart disease (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2002Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Robert Joseph Sarama, Raymond Louis Niehoff
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Publication number: 20040166202Abstract: The present invention relates to tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy foods. More particularly, tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that provide a balanced mix of amino acids, fat, and carbohydrates are disclosed. Processes for making, and methods of using said tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods are also disclosed. The nutritious foods of the present invention are formulated and processed such that they resolve the dilemma that consumers have always been faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what they eat.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Applicant: Mid-America Commercialization CorporationInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Tamara Jocelyn Kearney, Jeffrey John Kester, Brenda Kay Murphy, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Kathleen Hack Noble, Richard Nicholas Reinhart, Robert Joseph Sarama, Li-Hsin Tsai, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Patent number: 6726943Abstract: Appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are disclosed. These snacks and mixes offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy snacks. The nutritious snacks of the present invention are traditional in form, provide a balanced mix of an amino acid source, fat, and carbohydrates and typically have an appeal similar to that of unhealthy snacks of similar form. Thus, the snacks and snack mixes of the present invention resolve the dilemma that consumers are currently faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what you eat. Processes for making and methods of using appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Mid-America Commercialization CorporationInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Jr., Jeffrey John Kester, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Robert Joseph Sarama, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince Y. Wong
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Patent number: 6720015Abstract: The present invention relates to tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy foods. More particularly, tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that provide a balanced mix of amino acids, fat, and carbohydrates are disclosed. Processes for making, and methods of using said tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods are also disclosed. The nutritious foods of the present invention are formulated and processed such that they resolve the dilemma that consumers have always been faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what they eat.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Mid-America Commercialization CorporationInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Jr., Tamara Jocelyn Kearney, Jeffrey John Kester, Brenda Kay Murphy, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Kathleen Hack Noble, Richard Nicholas Reinhart, Jr., Robert Joseph Sarama, Li-Hsin Tsai, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Patent number: 6716462Abstract: Appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are disclosed. These snacks and mixes offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy snacks. The nutritious snacks of the present invention are traditional in form, provide a balanced mix of an amino acid source, fat, and carbohydrates and typically have an appeal similar to that of unhealthy snacks of similar form. Thus, the snacks and snack mixes of the present invention resolve the dilemma that consumers are currently faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what you eat. Processes for making and methods of using appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Mid-America Commercialization CorporationInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Jr., Jeffrey John Kester, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Robert Joseph Sarama, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Publication number: 20030113361Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound having the structure (I): and acceptable salts, polypeptides, and pro-forms thereof, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of: (a) substituted glycerols; wherein n is an integer from 1 to 2; (b) vitamins; wherein n is 1; (c) sterols; wherein n is 1; (d) stanols; wherein n is 1; and (e) C6-C32 alkyl; and (f) C6-C32 alkenyl; wherein n is 1. The present invention is further directed to compositions and kits comprising these compounds as well as methods of using the compounds. The compounds, compositions, kits, and methods herein are useful for providing general health benefits to the consumer, particularly cardiovascular benefits, anti-menopausal benefits and/or treating sexual dysfunction (particularly, erectile dysfunction). Most particularly, the compounds, compositions, kits, and methods herein are useful for providing cardiovascular benefits, including lowering cholesterol in the consumer, treating, preventing, and/or inhibiting heart disease (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2002Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Robert Joseph Sarama, Raymond Louis Niehoff
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Publication number: 20030054089Abstract: The present invention relates to tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy foods. More particularly, tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that provide a balanced mix of amino acids, fat, and carbohydrates are disclosed. Processes for making, and methods of using said tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods are also disclosed. The nutritious foods of the present invention are formulated and processed such that they resolve the dilemma that consumers have always been faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what they eat.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Tamara Jocelyn Kearney, Jeffrey John Kester, Brenda Kay Murphy, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Kathleen Hack Noble, Richard Nicholas Reinhart, Robert Joseph Sarama, Charles Henry Taylor, Li-Hsin Tsai, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Publication number: 20030045473Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising: (a) a first component selected from the group consisting of L-arginine, polypeptides thereof, acceptable salts thereof, pro-forms thereof, and mixtures thereof; and (b) a second component selected from the group consisting of sterols, stanols, esters thereof, polyol fatty acid polyesters, and mixtures thereof. The present invention is further directed to kits comprising these compositions as well as methods of using the compositions. The compositions, kits, and methods herein are useful for providing general health benefits to the consumer, particularly cardiovascular benefits, anti-menopausal benefits and/or treating sexual dysfunction (particularly, erectile dysfunction). Most particularly, the compositions, kits, and methods herein are useful for providing cardiovascular benefits, including lowering cholesterol in the consumer, treating, preventing, and/or inhibiting heart disease (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventors: Robert Joseph Sarama, Raymond Louis Niehoff
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Patent number: 6465642Abstract: Process for synthesizing polyol fatty acid polyesters which includes the steps of reacting an excess of lower alkyl ester with polyol to esterify hydroxyl groups thereof and form polyol fatty acid polyester, separating at least a portion of the unreacted lower alkyl ester from the polyol fatty acid polyester, and recycling the separated unreacted lower alkyl ester for further reaction with polyol or partially esterified polyol. The recycled lower alkyl ester is substantially free of lower alkyl ester degradation reaction products, such as carbonyls and free fatty acids.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1997Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Corey James Kenneally, James Earl Trout, Robert Joseph Sarama
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Publication number: 20020094359Abstract: The present invention relates to tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy foods. More particularly, tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that provide a balanced mix of amino acids, fat, and carbohydrates are disclosed. Processes for making, and methods of using said tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods are also disclosed. The nutritious foods of the present invention are formulated and processed such that they resolve the dilemma that consumers have always been faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what they eat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Tamara Jocelyn Kearney, Jeffrey John Kester, Brenda Kay Murphy, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Kathleen Hack Noble, Richard Nicholas Reinhart, Robert Joseph Sarama, Li-Hsin Tsai, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Publication number: 20020034574Abstract: appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are disclosed. These snacks and mixes offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy snacks. The nutritious snacks of the present invention are traditional in form, provide a balanced mix of an amino acid source, fat, and carbohydrates and typically have an appeal similar to that of unhealthy snacks of similar form. Thus, the snacks and snack mixes of the present invention resolve the dilemma that consumers are currently faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what you eat. Processes for making and methods of using appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2001Publication date: March 21, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Jeffrey John Kester, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Robert Joseph Sarama, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince Y. Wong
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Publication number: 20020015760Abstract: Appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are disclosed. These snacks and mixes offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy snacks. The nutritious snacks of the present invention are traditional in form, provide a balanced mix of an amino acid source, fat, and carbohydrates and typically have an appeal similar to that of unhealthy snacks of similar form. Thus, the snacks and snack mixes of the present invention resolve the dilemma that consumers are currently faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what you eat. Processes for making and methods of using appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Jeffrey John Kester, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Robert Joseph Sarama, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Publication number: 20020015759Abstract: Appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are disclosed. These snacks and mixes offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy snacks. The nutritious snacks of the present invention are traditional in form, provide a balanced mix of an amino acid source, fat, and carbohydrates and typically have an appeal similar to that of unhealthy snacks of similar form. Thus, the snacks and snack mixes of the present invention resolve the dilemma that consumers are currently faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what you eat. Processes for making and methods of using appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Jeffrey John Kester, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Robert Joseph Sarama, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong
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Publication number: 20020015761Abstract: The present invention relates to tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy foods. More particularly, tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that provide a balanced mix of amino acids, fat, and carbohydrates are disclosed. Processes for making, and methods of using said tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods are also disclosed. The nutritious foods of the present invention are formulated and processed such that they resolve the dilemma that consumers have always been faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what they eat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventors: Robert Lawrence Prosise, Christopher Randall Beharry, Joseph James Elsen, Ralph Lawrence Helmers, Tamara Jocelyn Kearney, Jeffrey John Kester, Brenda Kay Murphy, Raymond Louis Niehoff, Kathleen Hack Noble, Richard Nicholas Reinhart, Robert Joseph Sarama, Li-Hsin Tsai, Susana Rosa Waimin Siu, Thomas Joseph Wehmeier, Vince York-Leung Wong