Patents by Inventor Sarah B. Martinez

Sarah B. Martinez 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).

  • Pet Food Compositions Having Antimicrobial Activity
    Publication number: 20170042193
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new food compositions, particularly pet food compositions, which are resistant to microbial contamination, and methods for making the same. The compositions comprise an ingredient in an effective amount to impart antimicrobial activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Luis J. MONTELONGO, Brent K. POPE, Sarah B. MARTINEZ
  • Pet Food Compositions Having Antimicrobial Activity
    Publication number: 20130122164
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new food compositions, particularly pet food compositions, which are resistant to microbial contamination, and methods for making the same. The compositions comprise an ingredient in an effective amount to impart antimicrobial activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Luis J. Montelongo, Brent K. Pope, Sarah B. Martinez
  • Process for promoting calcium absorption
    Patent number: 7655264
    Abstract: Chewy confectionery products, and processes for producing said products, are provided as delivery systems for minerals such as calcium. The carbohydrates of the fortified confectionery products comprise at least one reducing sugar and one non-reducing sugar in a preferred ratio of about 1:0.2 to about 1:1 reducing sugar: non-reducing sugar. The chewy confectionery products offer a matrix for about 0.2 wt. % to 45 wt. % of a fortifying component while maintaining a smooth and soft texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: BaoKang Yang, Sarah B. Martinez
  • Fortified confectionery delivery systems and methods of preparation thereof
    Publication number: 20040137111
    Abstract: Chewy confectionery products, and processes for producing said products, are provided as delivery systems for minerals such as calcium. The carbohydrates of the fortified confectionery products include at least one reducing sugar and one non-reducing sugar in a weight ratio of about 1:0.2 to about 1:1 reducing sugar:non-reducing sugar. The chewy confectionery products offer a matrix for about 0.2 wt. % to 45 wt. % of a fortifying component while maintaining a smooth and soft texture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: BaoKang Yang, Sarah B. Martinez
  • Fortified confectionery delivery systems and methods of preparation thereof
    Patent number: 6673380
    Abstract: Chewy confectionery products, and processes for producing said products, are provided as delivery systems for minerals such as calcium. The carbohydrates of the fortified confectionery products include at least one reducing sugar and one non-reducing sugar in a weight ratio of about 1:0.2 to about 1:1 reducing sugar:non-reducing sugar. The chewy confectionery products offer a matrix for about 0.2 wt. % to 45 wt. % of a fortifying component while maintaining a smooth and soft texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: BaoKang Yang, Sarah B. Martinez
  • FORTIFIED CONFECTIONERY DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20020025360
    Abstract: Chewy confectionery products, and processes for producing said products, are provided as delivery systems for minerals such as calcium. The carbohydrates of the fortified confectionery products comprise at least one reducing sugar and one non-reducing sugar in a preferred ratio of about 1:0.2 to about 1:1 reducing sugar:non-reducing sugar. The chewy confectionery products offer a matrix for about 0.2 wt. % to 45 wt. % of a fortifying component while maintaining a smooth and soft texture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: BAOKANG YANG, SARAH B. MARTINEZ
  • Anti-regurgitation infant formula
    Patent number: 6099871
    Abstract: Infant formula containing certain thickening agents useful for treating regurgitation. The thickening agent can be waxy corn starch, waxy rice starch, or a mixture thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventor: Sarah B. Martinez
  • Milk protein partial hydrolysate and process for preparation thereof
    Patent number: 5589357
    Abstract: Disclosed is a milk protein partial hydrolysate prepared by enzymatic hydrolysis and infant formula prepared therefrom. The hydrolysate has reduced antigenicity and is prepared from a mixture of whey protein and casein wherein the degree of hydrolysis is between 4 and 10%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Sarah B. Martinez, H. Lee Leary, Jr., Debra J. Nichols
  • Milk protein partial hydrolysate and infant formula containing same
    Patent number: 5405637
    Abstract: Disclosed is a milk protein partial hydrolysate prepared by enzymatic hydrolysis and infant formula prepared therefrom. The hydrolysate has reduced antigenicity and is prepared from a mixture of whey protein and casein wherein the degree of hydrolysis is between 4 and 10%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Sarah B. Martinez, H. Lee Leary, Jr., Debra J. Nichols