Patents by Inventor Zarini Muhammad-Tahir

Zarini Muhammad-Tahir 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).

  • Patent number: 11950621
    Abstract: A system and method for applying a reduced sugar coating to a food product is provided using a natural whitening system. The methods include preparing a foam and then maintaining that foam through a spray nozzle to coat a food product with a spray-applied foam that mimics the appearance of a high sucrose frosting or icing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: KELLOGG COMPANY
    Inventors: Alicia Antonio Perdon, Zarini Muhammad-Tahir, Eric Homan, Joseph George
  • Publication number: 20220354154
    Abstract: A system and method for applying a reduced sugar coating to a food product is provided using a natural whitening system. The methods include preparing a foam and then maintaining that foam through a spray nozzle to coat a food product with a spray-applied foam that mimics the appearance of a high sucrose frosting or icing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Alicia Antonio Perdon, Zarini Muhammad-Tahir, Eric Homan, Joseph George
  • Publication number: 20220330592
    Abstract: A method for preparing a food product and a food product thereof including a grain-based binder and being essentially free of added sugar. The method includes preparing or providing a cooked and/or pre-gelatinized grain flour, coating the grain flour with a fat or oil, and then hydrating the fat coated grain flour with at least one liquid to form a binder composition. The binder composition and one or more dry food ingredients are combined to form an agglomerate, and the agglomerate is thermally processed to activate the binder composition and to obtain the food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew J. Stinson, Angela Kay Clark, Matthew Masataro Nakashima, Charles Mullins, III, Zarini Muhammad-Tahir
  • Patent number: 11425925
    Abstract: A system and method for applying a reduced sugar coating to a food product is provided using a natural whitening system. The methods include preparing a foam and then maintaining that foam through a spray nozzle to coat a food product with a spray-applied foam that mimics the appearance of a high sucrose frosting or icing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Kellogg Company
    Inventors: Alicia Antonio Perdon, Zarini Muhammad-Tahir, Eric Homan, Joseph George
  • Publication number: 20190230974
    Abstract: A system and method for applying a reduced sugar coating to a food product is provided using a natural whitening system. The methods include preparing a foam and then maintaining that foam through a spray nozzle to coat a food product with a spray-applied foam that mimics the appearance of a high sucrose frosting or icing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Alicia Antonio Perdon, Zarini Muhammad-Tahir, Eric Homan, Joseph George
  • Patent number: 7579184
    Abstract: Conductimetric assay devices that have both low end and high end sensitivity are described. The geometric shape and/or arrangement of the capture zones make it possible for the assay devices to have both low end and high end sensitivity. Also described is a conductimetric assay device having a pre-capture zone to capture unbound analyte. The assay device overcomes the problem of flooding by the analyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Finny Mathew, David Olson, Zarini Muhammad-Tahir, John Cunningham
  • Publication number: 20080305963
    Abstract: A multi-array membrane strip biosensor device (10, 20) using a fluid mobile conductive polymer as reporter is described. The biosensor device (20) is designed to detect multiple analytes at low concentrations in near real-time with an electronic data collection system. The biosensor device can be small. The device can be used to detect pathogens, proteins, and other biological materials of interest in food, water, and environmental samples. The device can also be used for on-site diagnosis and against potential bioterrorism. Potential users include food processing plants, meat packaging facilities, fruit and vegetable packers, restaurants, food and water safety inspectors, food wholesalers and retailers, farms, homes, medical profession, import border crossing personnel, and the police force, military, space habitation and national security.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Evangelyn C. Alocilja, Zarini Muhammad-Tahir
  • Publication number: 20080108517
    Abstract: A multi-array membrane strip biosensor device (10, 20) using a fluid mobile conductive polymer as reporter is described. The biosensor device (20) is designed to detect multiple analytes at low concentrations in near real-time with an electronic data collection system. The biosensor device can be small. The device can be used to detect pathogens, proteins, and other biological materials of interest in food, water, and environmental samples. The device can also be used for on-site diagnosis and against potential bioterrorism. Potential users include food processing plants, meat packaging facilities, fruit and vegetable packers, restaurants, food and water safety inspectors, food wholesalers and retailers, farms, homes, medical profession, import border crossing personnel, and the police force, military, space habitation and national security.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Evangelyn Alocilja, Zarini Muhammad-Tahir
  • Publication number: 20060275853
    Abstract: Conductimetric assay devices that have both low end and high end sensitivity are described. The geometric shape and/or arrangement of the capture zones make it possible for the assay devices to have both low end and high end sensitivity. Also described is a conductimetric assay device having a pre-capture zone to capture unbound analyte. The assay device overcomes the problem of flooding by the analyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Finny Mathew, David Olson, Zarini Muhammad-Tahir, John Cunningham
  • Publication number: 20030153094
    Abstract: A multi-array membrane strip biosensor device (10, 20) using a fluid mobile conductive polymer as reporter is described. The biosensor device (20) is designed to detect multiple analytes at low concentrations in near real-time with an electronic data collection system. The biosensor device can be small. The device can be used to detect pathogens, proteins, and other biological materials of interest in food, water, and environmental samples. The device can also be used for on-site diagnosis and against potential bioterrorism. Potential users include food processing plants, meat packaging facilities, fruit and vegetable packers, restaurants, food and water safety inspectors, food wholesalers and retailers, farms, homes, medical profession, import border crossing personnel, and the police force, military, space habitation and national security.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Evangelyn C. Alocilja, Zarini Muhammad-Tahir