Patents by Inventor William J. Dell

William J. Dell 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).

  • Chocolate yogurt and preparation
    Patent number: 6068865
    Abstract: A chocolate yogurt containing active cultures and having a diminished acid taste compatible with chocolate and a new product form that enables the enjoyment of the product utilizing only normal channels of distribution are enabled by separately preparing and packaging a yogurt base portion and a chocolate flavoring portion. The yogurt base portion contains active cultures and has a pH of less than about 4.6. The chocolate flavoring portion containing cocoa, nonfat dry milk solids, and a buffering salt. The two portions are packed, preferably, in a two-piece composite package. The two packages are opened and the contents mixed just prior to consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Kraft Foods, Inc
    Inventors: Thomas D. Lee, William J. Dell, Madeline M. Bissonnette, David J. Barnard
  • Sugar-free, fat-free instant pudding mix
    Patent number: 5597603
    Abstract: A dry instant pudding mix for producing a sugar-free and fat-free instant pudding which contains 50% to 70% agglomerated pregelatinized starch, 5% to 23% maltodextrin, 0.1% to 1.5% xanthan gum, phosphate setting salts, 0.1% to 0.8% of a slow-reacting calcium salt, such as calcium sulfate, an intensive sweetener, opacifier, emulsifier, flavor and color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Assignee: Kraft Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Alice S. Cha, William J. Dell
  • Process for making a freeze-thaw stable edible foam containing milk fat
    Patent number: 4505943
    Abstract: A process for making a freeze-thaw stable frozen whipped topping containing milk fat. The process for making this topping comprises controlling the pH of topping ingredient admixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1985
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Dell, Alexander A. Gonsalves, William E. Flango
  • Real cream frozen whipped topping composition
    Patent number: 4451492
    Abstract: A process for making a freeze-thaw stable frozen whipped topping containing milk fat. The process for making this topping comprises the inclusion of a calcium chelating agent in the topping's ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1984
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Dell, Alexander A. Gonsalves, William E. Flango, Thomas E. Guhl, Lawrence H. Freed, John T. Oppy, Suzanne Baratta, Andre J. Eydt
  • Cream-containing frozen whipped topping composition
    Patent number: 4251560
    Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a frozen whipped topping composition containing milk fat, which upon thawing, has an extended refrigerator shelf life while maintaining its volume, texture and eating properties. The process involves blending milk fat, emulsifier, stabilizer, carbohydrate and water with a cross-linked and hydroxypropylated starch, followed by pasteurizing, homogenizing, cooling, whipping and freezing the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1981
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Dell, William E. Flango, Jr., William H. Povall, Lawrence H. Freed, Susan D. Fencl