Patents by Inventor Wendy Fox

Wendy Fox 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).

  • MICROBIAL REDUCTION IN NUTRITIONAL PRODUCT USING AN EXTRUSION PROCESS
    Publication number: 20150374024
    Abstract: A method of reducing a pathogenic microorganism population in a powdered nutritional food composition is described herein. The powdered nutritional food composition includes a fat, a protein, and a carbohydrate. The method includes forming an emulsion of the powdered nutritional food composition and extruding the emulsified powdered nutritional food composition at a temperature of less than about 100° C. The method produces at least a 5 log reduction in the pathogenic microorganism population in the extruded powdered nutritional food composition. The extruded powdered nutritional food composition has a water activity level of about 0.3 to about 0.95.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Douglas Wearly, Eik-Lang Lau, Terrence Mazer, Normanella Dewille, Gary Katz, Wendy Fox
  • Draughtscale for weighing draught beer
    Publication number: 20050000737
    Abstract: This is a weighing scale specifically designed for the weighing of kegs in the bar and restaurant industry. It is comprised of a stainless steel surface, a digital display unit that measures in ounces, a reset button and a slip resistant underbottom. The scale will also be able to withstand temperatures 4 degrees Celsius and lower so that it can remain a permanent fixture inside the refrigeration unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Wendy Fox, Sheryl Sheffield, Wayne Pester