Patents by Inventor Linda E. Tiffany

Linda E. Tiffany 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
    Patent number: 8029839
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: ProMark Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda E. Tiffany, Patricia A. 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
  • Process for preparing golden yellow potato pieces and product thereof
    Patent number: 5484617
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing frozen potato products, wherein raw potatoes are cut into a desired shape. The particular improvement which comprises the present invention is the added step of passing the potato pieces through an aqueous solution of food grade color, i.e. annatto or yellow dye. Such treatment provides potato pieces having a light golden yellow color upon emerging from said color solution. The colored pieces may then be additionally cooked and frozen for packaging and sale. Final preparation for consumption of the pieces is by reheating for a few minutes in an oven or deep frying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Ore-Ida Foods, Inc.
    Inventor: Linda E. Tiffany