Patents by Inventor Vernetta L. Dally

Vernetta L. Dally 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).

  • Heat released encapsulated yeast
    Publication number: 20030175382
    Abstract: The present invention is an encapsulated yeast composite comprising a core comprising yeast and a coating which comprises a low melting point lipid which melts at a temperature not greater than 95° F. The yeast includes Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The encapsulated composites are useful in the production of food compositions and food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventors: Vernetta L. Dally, David E. Martin, Carl J. Pacifico, Paul H. Richardson
  • Solvent released encapsulated yeast
    Patent number: 6616954
    Abstract: The present invention is an encapsulated yeast composite comprising a core comprising yeast and a soluble coating comprising polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight less than 3050. The yeast includes Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The encapsulated composites are useful in the production of food compositions and food products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Balchem Corporation
    Inventors: Vernetta L. Dally, David E. Martin, Carl J. Pacifico, Paul H. Richardson
  • Shelf-stable bar with crust and filling
    Patent number: 6299916
    Abstract: A baked, shelf-stable, hand-held snack bar comprised of a crust and a smooth, creamy cheesecake-like filling. The crust surrounds the bottom and longitudinal sides of the bar. The filing is exposed on its top surface. The filing and crust are each formulated to water activity of 0.60-0.90 and the filling has a milk fat content of less than 10%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Kraft Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Vernetta L. Dally, Edward C. Coleman, Twyla P. Stubblefield, Kenneth W. Cale, Eileen M. Halliday, Robert J. Martin, Rita W. Brander, Todd A. Zaniewski