Patents by Inventor Sean S. Doherty

Sean S. Doherty 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).

  • Process for beverage tablets and products therefrom
    Patent number: 5254355
    Abstract: A rapidly-dissolving, sugar-free beverage tablet is made by formulating a mix containing from 20% to 70% mannitol, from 1% to 20% water-soluble CO.sub.2 -generator, intensive sweetener and food acid. The mix is compressed in an externally-lubricated tabletting press to produce a friable tablet which is then surface glazed to produce a structurally stable tablet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Assignee: Kraft General Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Staci L. Smith, Randall R. Jackson, Joseph D. Albaum, Robert W. Fusi, Sean S. Doherty