Patents by Inventor Shyhyuan Liao

Shyhyuan Liao 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).

  • Synergistic sweetening compositions
    Patent number: 11311034
    Abstract: A sweetening composition comprising sucralose and a purified extract of stevia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Heartland Consumer Products, LLC
    Inventors: Steven J. Catani, Shyhyuan Liao
  • Partial melt co-crystallization compositions
    Patent number: 11045401
    Abstract: A co-crystallization composition containing erythritol and an active; a method of making the co-crystallization composition; and a method of using the co-crystallization composition are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Heartland Consumer Products LLC
    Inventors: Shyhyuan Liao, Joseph R. Panarisi, Steven J. Catani
  • Synergistic Sweetening Compositions
    Publication number: 20170258115
    Abstract: A sweetening composition comprising sucralose and a purified extract of stevia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Heartland Consumer Products LLC
    Inventors: Steven J. Catani, Shyhyuan Liao
  • PARTIAL MELT CO-CRYSTALLIZATION COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20150030547
    Abstract: A co-crystallization composition containing erythritol and an active; a method of making the co-crystallization composition; and a method of using the co-crystallization composition are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Shyhyuan Liao, Joseph R. Panarisi, Steven J. Catani
  • SWEETENER CRYSTALS AND METHOD OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20140044852
    Abstract: A sweetening composition comprising a crystalline matrix wherein the crystalline matrix comprises a high intensity sweetener and a carrier/substrate, and wherein the composition has a bulk density of about 0.4 g/cc to about 1.0 g/cc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: McNeil Nutritionals, LLC.
    Inventors: Shyhyuan Liao, Joseph R. Panarisi, JR.
  • SYNERGISTIC SWEETENING COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20100285201
    Abstract: A sweetening composition comprising sucralose and a purified extract of stevia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Steven J. Catani, Shyhyuan Liao
  • Self-mixing tabletop sweetener
    Publication number: 20070059418
    Abstract: Self-mixing compositions containing an effective amount of sweetener and a gas-releasing system are provided. Methods of making such compositions and methods of using such compositions to provide, e.g., sweetness to an aqueous foodstuff are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Catani, Shyhyuan Liao, Melanie Loades
  • Methods and compositions to improve mouth feel
    Publication number: 20070059419
    Abstract: Free-flowing powdered or granular low calorie sweetener compositions containing a high intensity sweetener and a food-grade gum are provided. These compositions, when added to a solid food or beverage provide improved mouth feel without significant caloric impact. Methods of producing these sweetener compositions and kits that incorporate such compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Catani, Shyhyuan Liao, Melanie Loades
  • Methods and compositions to improve the palatability of foods
    Publication number: 20070059421
    Abstract: A sweetener composition containing a non-bitter sweetener and a bitter suppressing agent is provided. Methods of producing these sweetener compositions and foodstuffs and kits containing the same are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Catani, Steven Clarke, Shyhyuan Liao, Melanie Loades, Ian Miller
  • No-carb tabletop sweeteners substitute
    Publication number: 20060073254
    Abstract: The invention describes no-carbohydrate tabletop sweetener compositions including a combination of a high intensity sweetener, such as sucralose and fillers such as amino acids and proteins. Amino acids combinations improve the taste quality of the sweetener substitute. The composition is suitable for use as tabletop sweeteners and ideal for low-carbohydrate diet purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Steve Catani, Steve Clarke, Shyhyuan Liao
  • Non-hygroscopic, low-or no-calorie sugar substitute
    Publication number: 20060073255
    Abstract: The present invention provides a sweetener composition, preferably containing at least one chlorodeoxysugar derivative, such as sucralose. This sweetener composition can be incorporated as a direct substitute for sucrose sugar to produce a wide variety of medicinal products and food products having reduced calorie content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Steve Catani, Shyhyuan Liao, Steve Clarke
  • Low calorie, palatable sugar substitute with water insoluble bulking agent
    Publication number: 20060068073
    Abstract: The invention relates to a low calorie, palatable table sugar substitute composition containing a water insoluble bulking agent and a high intensity sweetener, where the water insoluble bulking agent and high intensity sweetener are present in a proportion such that, on a volume:volume basis the table sugar substitute provides approximately the same sweetness as sucrose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Catani, Steven Clarke, Shyhyuan Liao
  • Hydrophilic substance dispensing device
    Patent number: 6966252
    Abstract: A device for dispensing into a liquid at least one hydrophilic substance deposited thereon including a body having at least one surface area enhancer and at least one hydrophilic substance deposited on the at least one surface area enhancer, to form a coated surface enhancer, and the body. The hydrophilic substance deposited includes a high intensity sweetener, a nutritive sweetener, a flavoring agent, a drug substance, a vitamin, a mineral, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee J. Hamiel, Shyhyuan Liao, Thomas E. Sox
  • Hydrophilic substance dispensing device
    Publication number: 20050241490
    Abstract: A device for dispensing into a liquid at least one hydrophilic substance deposited thereon including a body having at least one surface area enhancer and at least one hydrophilic substance deposited on the at least one surface area enhancer, to form a coated surface enhancer, and the body. The hydrophilic substance deposited includes a high intensity sweetener, a nutritive sweetener, a flavoring agent, a drug substance, a vitamin, a mineral, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventors: Lee Hamiel, Shyhyuan Liao, Thomas Sox
  • Chilsonated sucralose product
    Publication number: 20040258822
    Abstract: An artificial sweetener composition contains sucralose and optionally a bulking agent such as maltodextrin. The composition is in the form of granules having a size between 30 and 2000 &mgr;m and containing between 0.5 and 1.5 wt % moisture. Any process can be used for making the compositions, with one especially applicable one involving pressing a powdered feed containing the raw materials between rolls to form a densified mass. The densified mass is then broken down in size and optionally fractionated by particle size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Shyhyuan Liao, Carolyn M. Merkel, Steven J. Catani
  • Low calorie, palatable fiber-containing, sugar substitute
    Patent number: 6808733
    Abstract: This invention relates to a low calorie, palatable fiber-containing, sugar substitute composition suitable for use as a substitute for table sugar (for use on cereals, fruits, in hot or iced tea and coffee, etc.) and in the preparation of baked foods and other prepared solid and semi-solid foods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Barndt, Shyhyuan Liao, Carolyn M. Merkel, William J Chapello, Juan L. Navia
  • HYDROPHILIC SUBSTANCE DISPENSING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20040187692
    Abstract: A device for dispensing into a liquid at least one hydrophilic substance deposited thereon including a body having at least one surface area enhancer and at least one hydrophilic substance deposited on the at least one surface area enhancer, to form a coated surface enhancer, and the body. The hydrophilic substance deposited includes a high intensity sweetener, a nutritive sweetener, a flavoring agent, a drug substance, a vitamin, a mineral, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Lee J. Hamiel, Shyhyuan Liao, Thomas E. Sox
  • Low calorie, palatable fiber-containing, sugar substitute
    Publication number: 20030054080
    Abstract: This invention relates to a low calorie, palatable fiber-containing, sugar substitute composition suitable for use as a substitute for table sugar (for use on cereals, fruits, in hot or iced tea and coffee, etc.) and in the preparation of baked foods and other prepared solid and semi-solid foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Richard L. Barndt, Shyhyuan Liao, Carolyn M. Merkel, William J. Chapello, Juan L. Navia
  • Low calorie, palatable fiber-containing, sugar substitute
    Patent number: 6423358
    Abstract: The invention relates to a low calorie, palatable fiber-containing, table sugar substitute containing inulin and a high intensity sweetener, where the inulin and high intensity sweetener are present in a proportion such that, on a volume:volume basis the table sugar substitute provides approximately the same sweetness as sucrose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Barndt, Shyhyuan Liao, Carolyn M. Merkel, William J. Chapello, Juan L. Navia