Patents by Inventor Terry L. Schindeldecker

Terry L. Schindeldecker 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).

  • Comestible products having extended release of addititives and method of making
    Patent number: 5912030
    Abstract: The present invention provides a comestible product having extended release of additives wherein the additives are mixed with a carrier containing from about 10 wt. % to about 100 wt. % of a microcrystalline material, the microcrystalline material having a particle size ranging from about 0.1 .mu.m to about 100 .mu.m. Additives which may be mixed with the microcrystalline carrier are flavors, sweeteners, vitamins, pharmaceuticals, minerals, colors, acids, and mixtures thereof. Examples of carriers are microcrystalline cellulose, zeolites, carbon black, and mixtures thereof. Examples of comestible products in which the additive/carrier blend may be used are chewing gum, bubble gum, instant beverages, and frozen desserts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: Leaf Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Huzinec, Thomas R. Kearns, Terry L. Schindeldecker