Patents by Inventor Gary Neff

Gary Neff 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).

  • Processing method for microwavable french fries
    Publication number: 20060286225
    Abstract: A microwavable crinkle-cut French fry potato includes deep groves and coatings of oil and encapsulated salt. Crinkle-cut potato pieces are prepared with a solids content of 40-50% by weight, frozen, sprayed with oil and coated with encapsulated salt. A carton for the potato pieces is formed from a single-piece blank provided with a pair of microwave susceptor surfaces and reinforced corners. A removable lid contacts the potato pieces during microwave reconstitute.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicant: ProMark Brands Inc.
    Inventors: Linda Tiffany, Patricia Mason, Gary Neff
  • Microwavable french fries
    Publication number: 20060286224
    Abstract: A microwavable crinkle-cut French fry potato includes deep groves and coatings of oil and encapsulated salt. Crinkle-cut potato pieces are prepared with a solids content of 40-50% by weight, frozen, sprayed with oil and coated with encapsulated salt. A carton for the potato pieces is formed from a single-piece blank provided with a pair of microwave susceptor surfaces and reinforced corners. A removable lid contacts the potato pieces during microwave reconstitution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicant: ProMark Brands Inc.
    Inventors: Linda Tiffany, Patricia Mason, Gary Neff
  • Process for making microwavable French fries
    Patent number: 7108878
    Abstract: A microwavable crinkle-cut French fry potato includes deep groves and coatings of oil and encapsulated salt. Crinkle-cut potato pieces are prepared with a solids content of 40–50% by weight, frozen, sprayed with oil and coated with encapsulated salt. A carton for the potato pieces is formed from a single-piece blank provided with a pair of microwave susceptor surfaces and reinforced corners. A removable lid contacts the potato pieces during microwave reconstitution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: ProMark Brands Inc.
    Inventors: Linda E. Tiffany, Patricia A. Mason, Gary Neff
  • Microwavable French fries, packaging and processing
    Publication number: 20050042360
    Abstract: A microwavable crinkle-cut French fry potato includes deep groves and coatings of oil and encapsulated salt. Crinkle-cut potato pieces are prepared with a solid content of 40-45% by weight, frozen, sprayed with oil and coated with encapsulated salt. A carton for the potato pieces is formed from a single-piece blank provided with a pair of microwave susceptor surfaces and reinforced corners. A removable lid contacts the potato pieces during microwave reconstitution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Linda Tiffany, Patricia Mason, Gary Neff