Patents by Inventor Charles I. Tollefson

Charles I. Tollefson 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).

  • Method of using potato supplement in commercial bread making processes
    Patent number: 4018898
    Abstract: Potato granules are added in breadmaking with the surprising, unexpected results of reduction in mixing requirements, a higher level of water absorption, and increased retention of bread softness which means increased shelf life. Preferably the potato granules are added in an amount of 2 lbs. per 100 lbs. of flour. It has been found that the mixing speed of the dough can be decreased 20 RPM for each one percent of potato granules added, despite the increased water absorption which results from the addition of the potato granules. At the same time the increased absorption increases the yield of bread; and the bread remains soft even after 72 hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1977
    Assignee: R. T. French Company
    Inventors: Charles I. Tollefson, Simon S. Jackel, Jack K. Krum