Patents by Inventor Brian W. Hartman

Brian W. Hartman 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).

  • Monolayer curl-salting process and apparatus
    Patent number: 5549918
    Abstract: A water spray process for providing moisture to chip-type food products to cause them to curl when dried. The amount of curling is directly related to the amount of moisture applied to the top surface of the chips. Following the water spray addition, the product may be transferred to a salting conveyor where salt may be deposited in a continuous curtain onto the top surface of the product. The water sprayed top surface provides the adhesive for the salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: Recot, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian W. Hartman, Lillian R. Juranovic, Stephen C. Scannell, Rogers B. Williams