Patents by Inventor Donna J. Ballard

Donna J. Ballard 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).

  • Coating composition for microwave cooking
    Patent number: 4640837
    Abstract: A coating composition for imparting a crisp, golden-brown surface to foodstuffs cooked in a microwave comprising a bread crumb/oil blend in amounts up to 66% by weight of the composition, maltodextrin, soy protein concentrate and pre-gelatinized starch. The bread crumbs and oil are first baked at 260.degree. F. for 15 minutes, followed by the addition of the maltodextrin, soy protein concentrate, and pre-gelatinized starch. The combination is then mixed until a uniform blend is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1987
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Edward C. Coleman, Jeffrey D. Wagner, Donna J. Ballard, Catharine E. Stone, Nancy A. Swallow, Nancy L. Carey