Did You Know...
...that several people are credited with the invention of the flush toilet? Most people have heard of Thomas Crapper (1837-1910), the sanitary engineer who invented the valve-and-siphon arrangement that made the modern toilet possible. Another claimant to "the throne" was British inventor Alexander Cumming who patented a toilet in 1775. Then there's a nameless Minoan (a native of ancient Crete) who lived 4,000 years ago who supposedly was ahead of his time and created the first flush toilet!
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D659470 | Food extrusion die | 05/15/2012 |
| 8167160 | Detachably connected container having barrier properties A method is provided of forming a multi-pack container assembly having at least two containers joined together by a channel. The method includes the steps of providing sheet having a barrier layer thermoforming the sheet into a multi-pack container assembly having a... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8161856 | Apparatus for cutting food product A cutting apparatus having an annular-shaped cutting head and an impeller assembly coaxially mounted for rotation within the cutting head to deliver food products radially outward toward the cutting head. The cutting head has at least one knife extending radially in... | 04/24/2012 |
| D658018 | Sheeted dough cutting mold | 04/24/2012 |
| 8158175 | Method for real time measurement of acrylamide in a food product Disclosed is a method for the real time measurement of acrylamide in a food product. Wavelength emission data is collected from a food product. The same food product is tested off-line in an analytical laboratory for levels of acrylamide pre-cursors or acrylamide. T... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8148668 | Oil stripping fryer unit A continuous oil fryer used to fry food slices, such as potato chips, having an internal oil stripping capability. The fryer accumulates the steam produced by the frying process in a hood and utilizes such steam, after superheating the steam by passing it through a ... | 04/03/2012 |
| D656296 | Ready to eat snack piece | 03/27/2012 |
| D655887 | Ready to eat snack piece | 03/20/2012 |
| 8132395 | Variable tension gusseting system A vertical stand-up pouch, flat bottom bag, or flexible package, and method for manufacturing same, constructed by modification to existing vertical form and fill packaging machines. The invention involves producing a vertical stand-up pouch or flat bottom bag from ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8124160 | 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... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8124154 | Fryer atmosphere control for mold form fryer 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 having a fryer housing for controlling the frying atmosphere is provided with ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8119181 | Process for producing nut-based expandable pellets and nut-based snack chips A method is disclosed for producing an intermediary product in the form of a nut-based pellet that is capable of being stored for up to about six months. To form the nut pellets, a nut dough is passed through an extruder. The extrudate produced is then cut into pell... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8114463 | 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... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8110240 | Method for reducing acrylamide formation in thermally processed foods 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 operations used in the production of ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8105667 | Environmentally-friendly multi-layer flexible film having barrier properties A multi-layer film with barrier properties having one or more layers made from a bio-based film is disclosed. In one aspect, a multi-layer packaging film including (a) an outer layer including a bio-based film, wherein the bio-based film is polylactide, (b) an adhes... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8080273 | Rice snack chip with high rate of visual inclusions made on tortilla sheeting equipment A method and formulation are disclosed for using a mixture of inulin and surfactant to overcome adhesive and viscoelastic problems associated with using tortilla sheeters for processing rice-based dough to make rice crisps. The inulin decreases viscoelasticity where... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8071150 | Processing technique to thaw partially frozen fruits and vegetables and incorporating solids A method for thawing and infusing partially frozen fruits or vegetables. Individually quick frozen fruits or vegetables are introduced into a mixing kettle. An infusion solution is circulated from a solution tank, through a bed of fruits or vegetables, and back to a... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8062685 | Direct expanded snack made with peanut flour and method for making A method for making a direct expanded snack piece shaped like a peanut is disclosed. Ingredients comprising peanut flour, ground corn product, rice flour and oat flour are introduced into an extruder. The ingredients are hydrated and extruded through an orifice adap... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8061900 | Semi-rigid flexible film pack for multi-packs A semi-rigid flexible film pack for multi-packs, and method for manufacturing same, constructed from a gusseted bag. The invention provides for modifying a gusseted bag, heat sealing the gussets to their respective side walls, loading said gusseted bag with product,... | 11/22/2011 |
| D646866 | Ready to eat snack piece | 10/18/2011 |
| 8025179 | Circumferential sleeve for holding a food container upright One aspect of the present invention discloses a circumferential sleeve made from a single pre-cut blank with no additional material (other than adhesive) added to the blank. The circumferential sleeve has a strip that protrudes from the sleeve and one end of the str... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8007848 | Pneumatic seasoning system A pneumatic seasoning system and method utilizing a rotating drum for seasoning, a funnel-fed pneumatic eductor, line splitters, and a plurality of specially-designed swirl-inducing nozzle spools for inducing a broad and even seasoning plume. In a preferred embodime... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8006467 | Method for making a semi-rigid flexible film pack for multi-packs A semi-rigid flexible film pack for multi-packs, and method for manufacturing same, constructed from a gusseted bag. The invention provides for modifying a gusseted bag, heat sealing the gussets to their respective side walls, loading said gusseted bag with product,... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7951436 | Environmentally-friendly multi-layer flexible film having barrier properties A multi-layer film with barrier properties having one or more layers made from a bio-based film is disclosed. In one aspect, a multi-layer packaging film including(a) an outer layer including a bio-based film, wherein the bio-based film is polyhydroxy-alkanoate, whe... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7947320 | Production of multi-grain, whole-grain, soft and crunchy sheeted snacks The present invention discloses a method for making a multi-grain, whole grain baked snack food product with a soft, crunchy texture similar to a cracker. Ingredient formula ranges have been determined that maximize the amount and number of nutritious whole grains p... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7943218 | Environmentally-friendly multi-layer flexible film having barrier properties A multi-layer film with barrier properties having two or more layers made from a bio-based film is disclosed. In one aspect, the print web comprises a bio-based film. In one aspect, the barrier web comprises a bio-based film. In one aspect, a bio-based adhesive adhe... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7942311 | Method for sequencing flavors with an auditory phrase A method for linking tasting a food product with listening to an auditory phrase. The method involves identifying sequenced flavor notes in a food product and developing an auditory or musical phrase that represents or artistically relates to the tasting experience ... | 05/17/2011 |
| D636971 | Corn-based, ready to eat snack piece | 05/03/2011 |
| 7931928 | Pellet drying process A method for making an expandable half-product or pellet suitable for cooking by microwave oven (or other method such as frying) that results in a non-uniform, random design, while having a distinct pattern or style. The half product design is achieved by inducing s... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7908826 | Method and apparatus for providing end seals on vertical stand-up packages An improved method and apparatus for providing end seals on vertical stand up packages that prevents pleat formation and gusset variation. A clamping device is mounted below sealing jaws. A bottom end seal is made by the sealing jaws to form an open-ended tube. The ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7897191 | Snack chip containing buckwheat hulls A multi-grain chip having buckwheat hull inclusion of a specific particle size. The buckwheat hull component of the chip provides a visual indication of the multi-grain characteristics of the chip. The particle size of the buckwheat hulls is specified in order to co... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7887863 | Method for making a cubed nut cluster A method for creating hexahedron or cubed nut cluster having a high level of nuts or seeds. The invention is an improved process for manipulating and shaping high content nut and seed food products. In one aspect, the invention manipulates processing conditions to p... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7886919 | Display shelving modification A improved product display adaptable to standard gondola systems. The display increases the retail sales space available by providing for the recovery of unused space traditionally existing below the original base deck of the display. This display comprises a new fr... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7882964 | Apparatus and method for utilizing a gravity feed hanger An apparatus and method for removably coupling a hanger to a latch at a first end of the hanger, removing the hanger from the latch while the latch remains coupled to a support member, threading an item of hanging stock onto the hanger via the first end, and recoupl... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7845147 | Method for producing a detachably connected container having barrier properties A method is provided of forming a multi-pack container assembly having at least two containers joined together by a channel. The method includes the steps of providing sheet having a barrier layer thermoforming the sheet into a multi-pack container assembly having a... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7867535 | Process for producing baked potato slices with expanded texture A method is disclosed for producing a baked snack chip made from a raw potato slice. The snack chip has a light, crispy, expanded texture similar to the texture of a fried potato chip. It is formed by compressing and heating a partially dried potato slice and then e... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7827929 | Pneumatic seasoning system A pneumatic seasoning system and method utilizing a rotating drum for seasoning, a funnel-fed pneumatic eductor, line splitters, and a plurality of specially-designed swirl-inducing nozzle spools for inducing a broad and even seasoning plume. In a preferred embodime... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7820223 | Sweet potato flake process The present invention discloses formulations for sheeted, baked sweet potato chips that have a light, crispy texture similar to a white potato chip. The ingredients are combined with water and oil to make a dough, which is then sheeted and cut into pieces. The piece... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7820219 | Toasted flavor additive 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... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7820215 | 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... | 10/26/2010 |
