Patents by Inventor Wade Schmelzer

Wade Schmelzer 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).

  • Fiber-Containing Confectionary Chews
    Publication number: 20080102166
    Abstract: A confectionary chew is described that includes (a) a sweetener and (b) a fiber blend that includes at least 1% by weight short-chain inulin and at least 1% by weight a source of dietary fiber other than short-chain inulin. Processes for preparing confectionary chews including short chain inulin and another source of dietary fiber are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Wade Schmelzer, Janice Johnson
  • CRISPS HAVING A HIGH DIETARY FIBER CONTENT AND FOOD PRODUCTS CONTAINING SAME
    Publication number: 20080038442
    Abstract: A crisp that includes a resistant starch and a puffing agent, where the crisp has a total dietary fiber content of at least 10% by weight, as well as food products that include the crisp in combination with a base food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Dorothy Peterson, Kathie Manirath, Norris Sun, Wade Schmelzer, Ann Stark, Laura Crosby, Ansui Xu, Stefan Baier, William Aimutis
  • Homogeneous Dispersions Containing Citrus Pulp and Applications Thereof
    Publication number: 20060182820
    Abstract: A composition in the form of a homogeneous dispersion that includes citrus pulp and a plant sterol, omega-3-oil, and/or isoprenoid. The dispersion may be incorporated in foods and beverages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Applicant: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Kluetz, Melanie Goulson, Vincent Cavallini, Wade Schmelzer