Patents by Inventor Sandra J. Bartholmey

Sandra J. Bartholmey 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).

  • Patent number: 6051261
    Abstract: A staged fortification system and a method of providing fortification on a staged basis to infants involves feeding an infant a Vitamin C fortified juice when the infant is from 3 to 6 months of age, feeding the infant a Vitamin C and iron fortified juice when the infant is from 6 to 9 months of age, feeding the infant a Vitamin C, iron and zinc fortified juice when the infant is from 9 to 12 months of age, and feeding the infant a Vitamin C, iron, zinc and calcium fortified juice when the infant is 1 year of age and older. The staged fortification system provides appropriate vitamins and minerals which are needed at particular stages in the development of an infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Gerber Products Company
    Inventors: Sandra J. Bartholmey, Jay A. Burnett, Reginald A. Berry, Delfino Marin Mendoza, Carlos Flores Rivera