Patents by Inventor Daniel Eugene Orr
Daniel Eugene Orr 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).
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Publication number: 20120052169Abstract: A method and system for producing fried food slices with reduced oil content is disclosed. The raw food slices are optionally washed, precooked, fried in hot oil, and then drained at a reduced pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Malina Elizabeth Janakat, Daniel Eugene ORR
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Publication number: 20100047425Abstract: A scoop cutter and method for producing shaped food products. A rotating arcuate blade with a cutting edge on at least one side works in conjunction with a thickness spacing sphere to produce a shaped food product having three dimensions. As food product in the form of non-sticky, low tact dough, or raw or whole fruits and vegetables comes into contact with the thickness spacing sphere, the blade slices it, creating shaped food products with uniform thickness. The width to depth ratio of the shaped food product is adjustable depending on the desired texture and size.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Daniel Eugene ORR, John Michael PENNINGTON
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Patent number: 7293974Abstract: 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 and the extruder die to allow a blade to access the extrudate as it exits an orifice in the die. The blade accesses the extrudate at the viscous melt stage, before the extrudate has cooled and hardened. The blade nicks the extrudate, as opposed to completely cutting it, which allows the extrudate to remain connected throughout processing such as curling in the containment tube. The gap also allows steam to be vented form the extrudate as it exits the orifice in the die. The nicked extrudate separates when fried or baked.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2004Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Eugenio Bortone, Daniel Eugene Orr, Devang Jitendra Sutaria
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Patent number: 6797213Abstract: A method and 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 and the extruder die to allow a blade to access the extrudate as it exits an orifice in the die. The blade accesses the extrudate at the viscous melt stage, before the extrudate has cooled and hardened. The blade nicks the extrudate, as opposed to completely cutting it, which allows the extrudate to remain connected throughout processing such as curling in the containment tube. The gap also allows steam to be vented form the extrudate as it exits the orifice in the die. The nicked extrudate separates when fried or baked.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, IncInventors: Eugenio Bortone, Daniel Eugene Orr, Devang Jitendra Sutaria
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Publication number: 20040070103Abstract: A method and 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 and the extruder die to allow a blade to access the extrudate as it exits an orifice in the die. The blade accesses the extrudate at the viscous melt stage, before the extrudate has cooled and hardened. The blade nicks the extrudate, as opposed to completely cutting it, which allows the extrudate to remain connected throughout processing such as curling in the containment tube. The gap also allows steam to be vented form the extrudate as it exits the orifice in the die. The nicked extrudate separates when fried or baked.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2002Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Eugenio Bortone, Daniel Eugene Orr, Devang Jitendra Sutaria
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Patent number: 6638553Abstract: The system and method for monolayer alignment snack chip transfer process a snack chip from a first to a second conveyor. By using a roll at the discharge of the toast oven conveyor that has a diameter that is substantially closer in size to the pickup roll of the second conveyor, mechanical devices for lifting the chips off of the toast oven conveyor can be avoided. Further, chip preforms' alignment in passing between the two conveyors is maintained.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: RECOT, Inc.Inventors: Brian Keith Bell, Steven Theodore Chandler, Eric P. Farabaugh, Joseph H. Gold, Terry Dale Klockenga, John Curtis McConn, Daniel Eugene Orr, Edward Leon Ouellette, Scott L. Robinson, Heinz Roel, Richard James Ruegg
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Patent number: 6610344Abstract: The process for making a shaped snack chip uses various components to form a chip having depth such as a bowl-shaped tortilla chip. The chips are formed by sheeting into an initial flat shape. The chips are then passed along for shaping by a mold and plunger conveyor. Once plunged to the mold shape, the chips are reduced in moisture content by baking and frying. After frying, oil is evacuated from the chips whereafter salt and flavoring is applied, if desired, prior to being packaged.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Recot, Inc.Inventors: Brian Keith Bell, Steven Theodore Chandler, Eric P. Farabaugh, Joseph H. Gold, Perry L. Hanson, Terry Dale Klockenga, Daniel Eugene Orr, Edward Leon Ouellette, Scott L. Robinson, Richard James Ruegg, Alexa W. Williams
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Patent number: 6592923Abstract: The system and method for molding a shaped snack chip use various components to form chips having depth such as a bowl-shaped tortilla chip. Essentially flat chip preforms are fed to a series of molds disposed about a mold conveyor. The preforms are then passed along for shaping by a mold and plunger conveyor. A continuous conveyor with plungers extending outward is synchronized to operate in conjunction with the mold conveyor. At desired and determined intervals, a multiple of plungers extend downward and into the molds thereby molding the chip preforms into shaped chips. The shaped chips are evacuated from the molds and subjected to additional processing.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Recot, Inc.Inventors: Steven Theodore Chandler, Terry Dale Klockenga, Daniel Eugene Orr, Edward Leon Ouellette, Richard James Ruegg, Alexa W. Williams
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Publication number: 20030068418Abstract: The system and method for monolayer alignment snack chip transfer process a snack chip from a first to a second conveyor. By using a roll at the discharge of the toast oven conveyor that has a diameter that is substantially closer in size to the pickup roll of the second conveyor, mechanical devices for lifting the chips off of the toast oven conveyor can be avoided. Further, chip preforms' alignment in passing between the two conveyors is maintained.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventors: Brian Keith Bell, Steven Theodore Chandler, Eric P. Farabaugh, Joseph H. Gold, Terry Dale Klockenga, John Curtis McConn, Daniel Eugene Orr, Edward Leon Ouellette, Scott L. Robinson, Heinz Roel, Richard James Ruegg
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Publication number: 20030066436Abstract: The process for making a shaped snack chip uses various components to form a chip having depth such as a bowl-shaped tortilla chip. The chips are formed by sheeting into an initial flat shape. The chips are then passed along for shaping by a mold and plunger conveyor. Once plunged to the mold shape, the chips are reduced in moisture content by baking and frying. After frying, oil is evacuated from the chips whereafter salt and flavoring is applied, if desired, prior to being packaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventors: Brian Keith Bell, Steven Theodore Chandler, Eric P. Farabaugh, Joseph H. Gold, Perry L. Hanson, Terry Dale Klockenga, Daniel Eugene Orr, Edward Leon Ouellette, Scott L. Robinson, Richard James Ruegg, Alexa W. Williams
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Publication number: 20030068398Abstract: The system and method for molding a shaped snack chip use various components to form chips having depth such as a bowl-shaped tortilla chip. Essentially flat chip preforms are fed to a series of molds disposed about a mold conveyor. The preforms are then passed along for shaping by a mold and plunger conveyor. A continuous conveyor with plungers extending outward is synchronized to operate in conjunction with the mold conveyor. At desired and determined intervals, a multiple of plungers extend downward and into the molds thereby molding the chip preforms into shaped chips. The shaped chips are evacuated from the molds and subjected to additional processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventors: Steven Theodore Chandler, Terry Dale Klockenga, Daniel Eugene Orr, Edward Leon Ouellette, Richard James Ruegg, Alexa W. Williams
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Patent number: D459853Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: RECOT, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Eugene Orr, Richard James Ruegg, Alexa W. Williams