Patents by Inventor Gregg J. Moder

Gregg J. Moder 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).

  • Patent number: 9681671
    Abstract: Described are dough compositions and methods, wherein the dough composition is prepared using a metabolized portion of dough comprising bubbles, metabolically active yeast, and developed dough matrix, combined with non-metabolized yeast, and wherein the dough composition preferably has useful properties such as yeast-leavened freezer-to-oven capabilities, without the need for chemical leavening agents or modified atmosphere packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Domingues, Vicky V. Hoel, Tammy L. McIntyre, Gregg J. Moder
  • Publication number: 20140335225
    Abstract: Described are dough compositions and methods, wherein the dough composition is prepared using a metabolized portion of dough comprising bubbles, metabolically active yeast, and developed dough matrix, combined with non-metabolized yeast, and wherein the dough composition preferably has useful properties such as yeast-leavened freezer-to-oven capabilities, without the need for chemical leavening agents or modified atmosphere packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: David J. Domingues, Vicky V. Hoel, Tammy L. McIntyre, Gregg J. Moder
  • Publication number: 20110129575
    Abstract: The invention provides batter compositions including a structure-providing amount of a flour replacement ingredient comprising native starch in an amount of 70% by weight or more, and a protein source in an amount of 30% by weight or less, weight percentages based upon weight of the flour replacement ingredient; a sweetener in an amount effective to provide a water activity of 0.94 or less; and a fat source, wherein the batter composition has a pH of 6.5 or higher. Optionally, the flour replacement ingredient can further include a fiber source, a minor amount of modified starch, or a combination of these. In some aspects, the invention provides batter compositions including a novel leavening system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Weijie Li, Gregg J. Moder, Tonya C. Schoenfuss, Liza B. Levin, Debra L. Patterson, Stephen Green
  • Publication number: 20080181984
    Abstract: Described are dough compositions and methods, wherein the dough composition is prepared using a metabolized portion of dough comprising bubbles, metabolically active yeast, and developed dough matrix, combined with non-metabolized yeast, and wherein the dough composition preferably has useful properties such as yeast-leavened freezer-to-oven capabilities, without the need for chemical leavening agents or modified atmosphere packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: DAVID J. DOMINGUES, Vicky V. Hoel, Tammy L. McIntyre, Gregg J. Moder
  • Patent number: 7371421
    Abstract: Described are dough compositions and methods, wherein the dough composition is prepared using a metabolized portion of dough comprising bubbles, metabolically active yeast, and developed dough matrix, combined with non-metabolized yeast, and wherein the dough composition preferably has useful properties such as yeast-leavened freezer-to-oven capabilities, without the need for chemical leavening agents or modified atmosphere packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: General Mills Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Domingues, Vicky V. Hoel, Tammy L. McIntyre, Gregg J. Moder
  • Patent number: 7341753
    Abstract: Described are dough compositions and methods, wherein the dough composition is prepared using a metabolized portion of dough comprising bubbles, metabolically active yeast, and developed dough matrix, combined with non-metabolized yeast, and wherein the dough composition preferably has useful properties such as yeast-leavened freezer-to-oven capabilities, without the need for chemical leavening agents or modified atmosphere packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: General Mills Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Domingues, Vicky V. Hoel, Tammy L. McIntyre, Gregg J. Moder
  • Patent number: 6884443
    Abstract: Described are dough compositions and methods, wherein the dough composition is prepared sing a metabolized portion of dough comprising bubbles, metabolically and developed dough matrix, combined with non-metabolized yeast, and wherein the dough composition preferably has useful properties such as yeast-leavened freezer-to-oven capabilities, without the need for chemical leavening or modified atmosphere packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Domingues, Vicky V. Hoel, Tammy L. McIntyre, Gregg J. Moder
  • Patent number: 5458903
    Abstract: The invention is a high fat biscuit mix as well as dough and biscuit products resulting therefrom. The mix comprises flour, a leavening agent, and emulsifier along with a protein supplement and shortening. The shortening has a high initial solids content at low temperatures (50.degree. F.) and a melting point of 104.degree. F. or less resulting in a biscuit product having an improved moistness, flakiness and uniform height. The protein supplement and emulsifier generally provide a product having an improved outer crust layer, improved height and shape, and an interior which is tender without being doughy. The mix and resulting dough comprise a high concentration of fat and further a high concentration of fat contributed by shortening chips within the dough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Assignee: The Pillsbury Company
    Inventors: Cynthia A. Colson, Gregg J. Moder
  • Patent number: 5215774
    Abstract: A mix for making a cake having at least two distinct layers in a microwave oven. The mix is formulated to form an unleavened topping and a leavened cake layer. The viscosity of the batter for the cake layer is adjusted relative to the viscosity of the batter for the topping layer so that a cake having two distinct layers is formed by baking the batters in a microwave oven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Assignee: The Pillsbury Company
    Inventors: Gregg J. Moder, William A. Atwell, Julio R. Panama, Betty L. Brooking, Carol J. Lenander, Elayne C. Winkel
  • Patent number: RE36785
    Abstract: The invention is a high fat biscuit mix as well as dough and biscuit products resulting therefrom. The mix comprises flour, a leavening agent, and emulsifier along with a protein supplement and shortening. The shortening has a high initial solids content at low temperatures (50.degree. F.) and a melting point of 104.degree. F. or less resulting in a biscuit product having an improved moistness, flakiness and uniform height. The protein supplement and emulsifier generally provide a product having an improved outer crust layer, improved height and shape, and an interior which is tender without being doughy. The mix and resulting dough comprise a high concentration of fat and further a high concentration of fat contributed by shortening chips within the dough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: The Pillsbury Company
    Inventors: Cynthia A. Colson, Gregg J. Moder