Patents by Inventor Samuel Crosby, Jr.

Samuel Crosby, 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).

  • Beverage compositions having enhanced .beta.-carotene bioavailability
    Patent number: 5516535
    Abstract: A method for enhancing .beta.-carotene absorption in animals and humans by administering a beverage comprising:(a) from about 0.05% to about 0.3% calcium;(b) at least 0.0004% of .beta.-carotene;(c) about 0.5% to about 60% sweetener;(d) at least 0.005% flavor; and(e) the remainder being water is disclosed. The beverage can contain vitamin C, A, B, D and E. The beverage must be essentially free of iron and metals which cause vitamin degradation. Preferably the beverage contains gums or thickeners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble
    Inventors: David C. Heckert, Haile Mehansho, Glenn R. Hudepohl, Samuel Crosby, Jr.