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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7569242 | Snack food having large bits A snack food having large three-dimensional seasoning bits whereby the bits are substantially adhered to the food substrate, or chip. A topping comprising large seasoning bits and a dry adhesive is applied to a cooked chip. The topped, cooked chip is then heated to ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7462761 | Potato cultivar FL 2086 A potato cultivar designated FL 2086 is disclosed. The invention relates to the tubers of potato cultivar FL 2086, to the seeds of potato cultivar FL 2086, to the plants of potato FL 2086, to the plant parts of potato cultivar FL 2086 and to methods for producing a ... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7458195 | Method for making a multi-compartment microwavable package having a permeable wall between compartments A method for making a multi-compartment microwavable package having one or more open or closed compartments within the package, and method and apparatus for manufacturing the same, constructed by modification to existing vertical form, fill and seal packaging machin... | 12/02/2008 |
| D577295 | Food container sleeve | 09/23/2008 |
| 7416768 | Flexible film packaging having removable strip Slitters cut through a first layer of film immediately prior to lamination of the first layer to a second layer of film to form a strip therebetween. The degree of bonding between the first and second layers is adjusted so that the strip can be removed without harmi... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7396555 | Method for making a low carbohydrate dough A method for making a low or reduced carbohydrate dough for making snack food products with a reduced carbohydrate content. Legumes such as soybeans are cooked near boiling, drained, and milled. Dry ingredients such as starch, fiber, and/or protein can be added to l... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7393550 | Method for reducing acrylamide formation in thermally processed foods A process and apparatus for a method for reducing the amount of acrylamide in thermally processed foods. This invention permits the production of foods having significantly reduced levels of acrylamide. The method relies on the manipulation of various unit operation... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7384658 | Seasoning recovery and recycle Seasoning for use with snack chips can be recovered and recycled. A seasoning permeable conveyor transports snack chips through a seasoning application. The seasoning applicator deposits seasoning onto the snack chips. The conveyor allows the seasoning not adhered t... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7364766 | Toasted flavor additive and method of making A novel toasted flavor additive for enhancing the toasted flavor and appearance of food products. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, toasted corn flavor additive (“TCF”) is made by the steps of cooking whole corn kernels in a solution of... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7320583 | Apparatus and method for producing colored extruded food products An apparatus and associated method for varying the color and/or flavor of an extruded food product during a single production run of a single extrusion device. The apparatus includes a multi-additive injection system, which is attached to a fluid supply line of an e... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7305805 | Method for making a flexible reclosable package A flexible package having an integrated reclose strip, and method for manufacturing same, constructed by modification to existing vertical form and fill packaging machines. The reclose strip comprises a length of tacky two-sided adhesive tape. The apparatus for appl... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303777 | Method for continuously making kettle style potato chips A continuous cooking process is disclosed that mimics the U-shaped temperature-time profile produced by a batch kettle fried potato chip operation. Potato slices are placed into hot oil in a flume portion of a continuous fryer. The potato slices exit the flume into ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7299608 | Quick change module with adjustable former attachments A quick change module operable for being removably attached to and extending below a forming tube of a conventional vertical form, fill, and seal machine to produce a wide assortment of differently sized vertical stand-up pouches or gusseted flat bottom bags. The qu... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7293974 | Apparatus for producing a curly puff extrudate Apparatus for cutting a puff extrudate utilizing a blade that passes through the extrudate while the extrudate is in a viscous melt stage. The present invention utilizes a tube to facilitate production of a curly puff extrudate. A gap is provided in between the tube... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7267834 | Method for reducing acrylamide formation in thermally processed foods In fabricated, thermally processed snack foods, the addition of one of a select group of amino acids to the recipe for the food inhibits the formation of acrylamide during the thermal processing. The amino acid can come from the group of cysteine, lysine, glycine, h... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264461 | Externally adjustable insert for extrusion manifold Externally adjustable extrusion insert for a multiple-orifice extrusion manifold. Adjustments to an extrusion insert precisely controls the extrusion path leading to one or more extrusion orifices of the manifold. Each insert is adjusted to reduce or eliminate varia... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7254930 | Stationary tucker bar mechanism A stationary tucker bar mechanism attached to a vertical form, fill, and seal packaging machine used to construct a vertical stand-up pouch and a gusseted flat bottom bag. The invention involves producing a vertical stand-up pouch or flat bottom bag from a single sh... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252847 | Flavored extruded food product An extruder die assembly and method for using same is disclosed that may be adapted to a wide variety of commercial-grade extrusion devices common in the food industry. The disclosed method comprises extruding a known composition of a farinaceous food product throug... | 08/07/2007 |
| D548069 | Food container | 08/07/2007 |
| D544250 | Display rack | 06/12/2007 |
| D544251 | Display rack | 06/12/2007 |
| D543843 | Food container | 06/05/2007 |
| D543452 | Food container array | 05/29/2007 |
| D542649 | Food container array | 05/15/2007 |
| 7217382 | Sheeter gap adjustment and hydraulic operation An improved dough sheeting system and method which allow for improved selection of sheeter gap size and which provide a quick release mechanism to prevent damage to sheeter rollers. Hydraulic actuators, attached to a movable roller, hold the roller in a fixed positi... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7213385 | Vertical stand-up pouch with zipper seal quick change module A vertical stand-up pouch, or flexible package having a zipper seal mechanism incorporated therein, and method for manufacturing same, constructed with a quick change module modification to existing vertical form and fill packaging machines. The invention involves p... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207263 | Single mold form fryer with product centering elements A mold form fryer utilizing a top conveyor that transports snack pieces through a constant velocity oil stream without the need of a bottom mating mold or conveyor. Herein, the form fryer is provided with a top conveyor disposed above a fryer oil pan positioned long... | 04/24/2007 |
| D540007 | Snack food product | 04/10/2007 |
| 7197859 | Vertical stand-up pouch with zipper seal quick change module A vertical stand-up pouch, or flexible package having a zipper seal mechanism incorporated therein, and method for manufacturing same, constructed with a quick change module modification to existing vertical form and fill packaging machines. The invention involves p... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7189300 | Flexible film packaging having removable strip Slitters cut through a first layer of film immediately prior to lamination of the first layer to a second layer of film to form a strip therebetween. The degree of bonding between the first and second layers is adjusted so that the strip can be removed without harmi... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7178313 | Method for making a package having at least two items A method for making a vertical stand up package having one or more open or closed compartments within the package, and method and apparatus for manufacturing the same, constructed by modification to existing vertical form, fill and seal packaging machines. The inven... | 02/20/2007 |
| D531054 | Combined chip and dip tray | 10/31/2006 |
| D526111 | Snack food product | 08/08/2006 |
| D516428 | Snack food container | 03/07/2006 |
| D515771 | Snack food product | 02/28/2006 |
| D515437 | Snack food container | 02/21/2006 |
| D507391 | Snack food | 07/19/2005 |
| D503256 | Snack food | 03/29/2005 |
| D501697 | Curly shaped puffed extrudate snack food | 02/15/2005 |
| D498342 | Snack food | 11/16/2004 |
