Patents by Inventor W. Egbert

W. Egbert 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).

  • Publication number: 20070014914
    Abstract: The various non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a protein-based binder or coating system for particulate- and/or powder-type food systems, for example, to form nutritive ready-to-eat food bars, protein bars, snack pieces, or cereal clusters, where the binder comprises a modified wheat protein isolate. Other non-limiting embodiments relate to food compositions comprising a modified wheat protein isolate binder, and at least one of food particulates; powdered food ingredients, such as protein powders; and combinations thereof. In addition, methods for forming the various non-limiting embodiments of the food compositions and the modified wheat protein isolate binder systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Cheryl Borders, Brook Carson, W. Egbert, M. McEver, Matthew Schaefer
  • Publication number: 20060286280
    Abstract: Methods are provided for making dried protein-diacylglycerol oil (DAG oil) compositions, for incorporation into food products. A protein-containing ingredient in liquid form is combined with DAG oil, and the mixture is then spray-dried. Dried protein-DAG oil compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Lisa Bradford, W. Egbert, Thomas Gottemoller, Dennis Lane, MaryJayne Mount
  • Publication number: 20050226960
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for producing a food bar with increased shelf life, by adding a softener, such as soluble fiber, highly branched carbohydrate, and/or indigestible or poorly digestible carbohydrate. Methods are also provided herein for producing food bars with increased protein content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2005
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Brooke Boice, Sumiko Kanahori, W. Egbert, Allan Buck