Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Hurff

Stephen J. Hurff 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).

  • Use and methods of 1,3-propanediol to improve taste and/or off-taste qualities
    Patent number: 12349708
    Abstract: A method of improving taste and/or off-taste of a food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition includes a step of providing a food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition that includes two or more of: a sour additive; a bitter additive; and a sweetener. The method also includes a step of adding 1,3-propanediol to the food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition to form a tasteful composition, whereby said tasteful composition has improved taste and/or off-taste as compared to a food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition that does not include 1,3-propanediol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: Primient Covation LLC
    Inventors: Sean L. Gahan, Stephen J. Hurff, Rafael I. San Miguel, James A. Zahn
  • Use and Methods of 1,3-Propanediol to Improve Taste and/or Off-Taste Qualities
    Publication number: 20240292870
    Abstract: A method of improving taste and/or off-taste of a food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition includes a step of providing a food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition that includes two or more of: a sour additive; a bitter additive; and a sweetener. The method also includes a step of adding 1,3-propanediol to the food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition to form a tasteful composition, whereby said tasteful composition has improved taste and/or off-taste as compared to a food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition that does not include 1,3-propanediol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: Primient Covation LLC
    Inventors: Sean L. Gahan, Stephen J. Hurff, Rafael I. San Miguel, James A. Zahn
  • Use and methods of 1,3-propanediol to improve taste and/or off-taste qualities
    Patent number: 12004542
    Abstract: A method of improving taste and/or off-taste of a food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition includes a step of providing a food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition that includes two or more of: a sour additive; a bitter additive; and a sweetener. The method also includes a step of adding 1,3-propanediol to the food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition to form a tasteful composition, whereby said tasteful composition has improved taste and/or off-taste as compared to a food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition that does not include 1,3-propanediol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Primient Covation LLC
    Inventors: Sean L Gahan, Stephen J. Hurff, Rafael I. San Miguel, James A. Zahn
  • USE AND METHODS OF 1,3-PROPANEDIOL TO IMPROVE TASTE AND/OR OFF-TASTE QUALITIES
    Publication number: 20210127724
    Abstract: A method of improving taste and/or off-taste of a food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition includes a step of providing a food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition that includes two or more of: a sour additive; a bitter additive; and a sweetener. The method also includes a step of adding 1,3-propanediol to the food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition to form a tasteful composition, whereby said tasteful composition has improved taste and/or off-taste as compared to a food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition that does not include 1,3-propanediol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Co., LLC
    Inventors: Sean L. Gahan, Stephen J. Hurff, Rafael I. San Miguel, James A. Zahn
  • Deodorants containing 1,3-propanediol
    Patent number: 9968531
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a deodorant containing 1,3-propanediol. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a clear, natural deodorant that is safe and effective, can minimize microbial activity, can contain sufficient amounts of fragrance to mask malodor, or both, in a formulation substantially free of petroleum derived components, antibacterial and/or antifungal agents, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: DUPONT TATE & LYLE BIO PRODUCTS COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Rose D. Albert, John M. Chandler, Stephen J. Hurff
  • Deodorants Containing 1,3-Propanediol
    Publication number: 20170035666
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a deodorant containing 1,3-propanediol. in particular, the present disclosure relates to a clear, natural deodorant that is safe and effective, can minimize microbial activity, can contain sufficient amounts of fragrance to mask malodor, or both, in a formulation substantially free of petroleum derived components, antibacterial and/or antifungal agents, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company, LLC
    Inventors: Rose D. Albert, John M. Chandler, Stephen J. Hurff