Kris E Spence

US Patent:

6703056, Mar 9, 2004

Filed:

Aug 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/939386

Inventors:

Haile Mehansho - Fairfield OH
Renee Irvine Mellican - Bradenton FL
Scott Edward Manchuso - Cincinnati OH
Raul Victorino Nunes - Loveland OH
Kris Eugene Spence - Madeira OH

Assignee:

The Procter + Gamble Co. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A23L 1304

US Classification:

426 74, 426573, 426590, 426599

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to beverage compositions comprising: a) a first component which is arabinogalactan; and b) a second component comprising one or more minerals selected from the group consisting of zinc, iron, magnesium, calcium, selenium, iodine, and fluorine. The present compositions are useful to provide beverage compositions which deliver adequate levels of water soluble dietary fiber and important minerals without affecting the product appearance, product taste, and mineral bioavailability. At the same time, the compositions herein deliver the benefits of fiber, one or more of the defined minerals, and/or provide other health benefits, including fighting infection, promoting healthy bacteria, and providing a desired dietary fiber benefit. These and other benefits of the present invention are described herein.

US Patent:

7371422, May 13, 2008

Filed:

May 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/841610

Inventors:

Earl Cleve Christiansen - South Ogden UT, US
H. DeWayne Ashmead - Fruit Heights UT, US
Kris Eugene Spence - Madeira OH, US
Kenneth Thomas Smith - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A23L 1/304

US Classification:

426 74, 426 72, 426619, 426627, 426656

Abstract:

Described are cereal grain kernels fortified with iron and calcium. Also described is a process for making cereal grain kernels fortified with iron and calcium, the process comprising providing cereal grain kernels and mixing said kernels with a composition comprising an iron source and a calcium source.

US Patent:

20020110632, Aug 15, 2002

Filed:

Aug 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/939237

Inventors:

Raul Nunes - Loveland OH, US
Haile Mehansho - Fairfield OH, US
Renee Mellican - Bradenton FL, US
Scott Manchuso - Cincinnati OH, US
Kris Spence - Madeira OH, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Co.

International Classification:

A23L001/30

US Classification:

426/590000, 426/073000, 426/661000

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to compositions comprising: a) a first component which is arabinogalactan; and b) a second component comprising two or more vitamins selected from the group consisting of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, and B-complex vitamins. In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the compositions comprise: a) a first component which is arabinogalactan; and b) a second component comprising one or more vitamins selected from the group consisting of vitamin A, vitamin D, and vitamin E. The present compositions are useful to provide beverages which increase the solubility of fat-soluble vitamins, and deliver the benefits of fiber, one or more of the defined vitamins, and/or provide other health benefits, including fighting infection, promoting healthy bacteria, and providing a desired dietary fiber benefit. Additionally, the present invention provides beverage compositions having excellent taste, and other organoleptic properties, despite the inclusion of the fiber and vitamin components. These and other benefits of the present invention are described herein.

US Patent:

20020132780, Sep 19, 2002

Filed:

Jan 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/759965

Inventors:

Matthew Heisey - Wyoming OH, US
Kenneth Kern - Cincinnati OH, US
Kris Spence - Madeira OH, US

International Classification:

A61K038/39
A61K031/737
A61K031/7008
A61K031/70
A61K031/10

US Classification:

514/023000, 514/021000, 514/054000, 514/062000, 514/562000, 514/708000, 514/046000, 514/053000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to compositions, kits, and methods utilized for the treatment of joint dysfunction, bone dysfunction, and/or inflammation. The composition utilized herein are useful for those mammals experiencing painful or debilitating joint, bone, or inflammatory conditions, and are particularly suited for mammals which are diabetic or at risk for diabetes, as well as those desiring or requiring conveniently dosed chondroprotective compositions having low carbohydrate content, low caloric value and/or having a low glycemic index. In particular, the present compositions comprise: a) a chondroprotective agent selected from gelatin, cartilage, aminosugars, glycosaminoglycans, methylsulfonylmethane, precursors of methylsulfonylmethane, S-adenosylmethionine, and mixtures thereof; b) a sweetening agent other than glucose, dextrose, sucrose, and fructose; and c) at least about 10% water, by weight of the composition. In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the present compositions comprise: a) a chondroprotective agent selected from gelatin, cartilage, aminosugars, glycosaminoglycans, methylsulfonylmethane, precursors of methylsulfonylmethane, S-adenosylmethionine, salts thereof, and mixtures thereof; and b) a sweetening agent other than glucose, dextrose, sucrose, and fructose; wherein the composition is substantially free of aspartame. Other compositions of the present invention comprise a chondroprotective agent selected from gelatin, cartilage, aminosugars, glycosaminoglycans, methylsulfonylmethane, precursors of methylsulfonylmethane, S-adenosylmethionine, and mixtures thereof, and have a low carbohydrate content, as defined herein.

US Patent:

20110027412, Feb 3, 2011

Filed:

Jul 22, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/841210

Inventors:

Kris Eugene Spence - Portage MI, US
Graham John Myatt - Bracknell, GB

International Classification:

A23L 1/308
A23L 1/28
A23L 1/302
A23L 1/05
A23L 1/304

US Classification:

426 2, 426 93, 426 61, 426 72, 426560

Abstract:

A composition for promoting gastrointestinal and/or cardiovascular health comprising a gelling dietary fiber and a non-gelling dietary fiber in a weight ratio of from about 5:1 to about 1:2.5; a coating component and a wetting component in a weight ratio of from about 20:1 to about 1:1; wherein a weight ratio of coating component plus wetting component to said gelling dietary fiber or said non-gelling dietary fiber is from about 25:1 to about 1:5 is disclosed. Also disclosed herein is a composition for promoting gastrointestinal and/or cardiovascular health comprising a gelling dietary fiber; a non-gelling dietary fiber; and an amount of a coating component sufficient to coat the particles of the gelling dietary fiber, such that the water-absorbing ability is reduced and the organoleptic properties of the composition are improved. Methods of promoting gastrointestinal and/or cardiovascular health are also included.

US Patent:

53978340, Mar 14, 1995

Filed:

Sep 3, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/116865

Inventors:

Kris E. Spence - Ames IA

Assignee:

Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. - Ames IA

International Classification:

C08G 6348
C08G 6391

US Classification:

525 541

Abstract:

The invention provides biodegradable, thermoplastic compositions made of the reaction product of a starch aldehyde with protein. The resulting products formed with the present compositions possess a smooth, shiny texture, and a high level of tensile strength, elongation, and water resistance compared to articles made from native starch and protein.