Patents by Inventor William M. Marrs

William M. Marrs 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).

  • Xanthan gelling agents
    Patent number: 5633030
    Abstract: Gelling agent compositions are provided that comprise xanthan and at least one polysaccharide selected from guar, depolymerized galactomannan and mixtures thereof. The compositions may be used in comestible products and methods of making same and gelled products are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: William M. Marrs, Iain C. Mutter Dea
  • Gelling agent
    Patent number: 5422134
    Abstract: A gelling agent composition is provided which comprises depolymerized locust bean gum and a polysaccharide or mixture of polysaccharides capable of forming a gel in aqueous solution with locust bean gum. A method for producing the gelling agent and a comestible product containing it are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Hart, William M. Marrs, Judy A. White, Iain C. M. Dea