Patents by Inventor Thomas N. Pearson

Thomas N. Pearson 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).

  • Preparing granulated sugar blends and products
    Patent number: 6123980
    Abstract: A method of preparing a granulated sugar blend provides a homogenous flowable product. The pulverized sugar is mixed with a wetting agent and granulated at low pressure. The additives to form the blend may include flavors, fragrances, colorings, functional food additives and pharmaceutically and nutritionally active ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Imperial Sugar Company
    Inventors: Thomas N. Pearson, Mary J. Schaefer, Bryan C. Tungland