Patents by Inventor Todd Gusek

Todd Gusek 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 of extracting citrus fiber from citrus vesicles
    Patent number: 7629010
    Abstract: Citrus fiber is recovered from citrus vesicles to obtain a food additive for beverages, baked goods, meat or meat emulsions, confectionary, jams and jellies, dairy products, dressings, energy bars, and the like. Citrus vesicles optionally are washed with water, and water washed vesicles are recovered. The vesicles are contacted with an organic solvent to obtain organic solvent washed vesicles. The organic solvent washed vesicles are desolventized and dried citrus fiber is recovered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jose Carlos F. Passarelli, Todd Matthiesen, Joost Vanhemelrijck, Todd Gusek, David Reeder
  • Soy-fortified corn dough and tortillas
    Publication number: 20070087101
    Abstract: A method for producing a soy and corn dough mass is disclosed, the soy and corn dough mass comprising hydrated cracked corn and soy. The soy component of the soy and corn dough mass can be hydrated soy or non-hydrated soy. In one embodiment, both non-hydrated and hydrated soy can be part of the soy and corn dough mass. Tortillas and other traditional corn products can be made from the soy and corn dough mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventors: Todd Gusek, Michael Porter, Ian Purtle
  • Method for processing cocoa mass
    Publication number: 20060198932
    Abstract: Techniques for processing cocoa mass are provided. In general, the techniques involve solvent extraction of cocoa fat from cocoa mass, to achieve a desirable cocoa butter and low-fat cocoa powder. In one preferred process, the cocoa mass is the result of grinding cocoa nibs, with absence of a mechanical pressing and heating step, to advantage. Preferred products and uses are characterized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Ian Purtle, Todd Gusek, Bassam Jirjis, Frans Boddenheim
  • Process of extracting citrus fiber from citrus vesicles
    Publication number: 20060115564
    Abstract: Citrus fiber is recovered from citrus vesicles to obtain a food additive for beverages, baked goods, meat or meat emulsions, confectionary, jams and jellies, dairy products, dressings, energy bars, and the like. Citrus vesicles optionally are washed with water, and water washed vesicles are recovered. The vesicles are contacted with an organic solvent to obtain organic solvent washed vesicles. The organic solvent washed vesicles are desolventized and dried citrus fiber is recovered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Applicant: Cargill, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose Passarelli, Todd Matthiesen, Joost Vanhemelrijck, Todd Gusek, David Reeder