Patents by Inventor Roger M. Layton

Roger M. Layton 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).

  • 3-O-Alkanoylglyceric acids
    Patent number: 4048202
    Abstract: 3-O-Alkanoylglyceric acids and their salts having antimicrobial properties are described herein. These compounds also have useful surfactant properties. The subject compounds can be prepared by reacting the appropriate acid chloride with glyceric acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1977
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Charles I. Beck, Roger M. Layton
  • Bulking agent for foods
    Patent number: 4024290
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a bulking agent suitable for incorporating into formulated foods. The bulking agent of the present invention is prepared by condensation of glucose and sorbitol in the presence of an acid-ion exchange resin. The bulking agent of the present invention provides the functions and bulk of about the same weight of sucrose when incorporated into formulated foods. The bulking agent of the present invention is most advantageously used in conjunction with high intensity sweeteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1977
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventor: Roger M. Layton