Patents by Inventor Mehrnaz Vafaie

Mehrnaz Vafaie 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).

  • Flavor infused nut snack
    Patent number: 8216623
    Abstract: The present invention discloses formulations and methods for making an infused nut snack. Ingredient formula ranges and processing steps are disclosed that provide improved flavor, texture and appearance with the use of an aqueous flavoring solution applied to the nuts under vacuum conditions. The infused nuts are oil or dry roasted and then minimally topically flavored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ashish Anand, Barbara Vazquez del Mercado, Mehrnaz Vafaie
  • Flavor Infused Nut Snack
    Publication number: 20100255163
    Abstract: The present invention discloses formulations and methods for making an infused nut snack. Ingredient formula ranges and processing steps are disclosed that provide improved flavor, texture and appearance with the use of an aqueous flavoring solution applied to the nuts under vacuum conditions. The infused nuts are oil or dry roasted and then minimally topically flavored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Ashish Anand, Barbara Vazquez del Mercado, Mehrnaz Vafaie
  • Seasoned Food Substrates
    Publication number: 20090110781
    Abstract: A seasoned snack food with a protective coating is provided. The protective coating provides the consumer with reduced tactile messiness, and dissolves quickly in the mouth resulting in rapid flavor delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Ted Baumgartner, Matt Dashiell, Ashley Leidolf, Richard Todd Smith, Karly Soehl, Carol Tompkins, Mehrnaz Vafaie
  • Seasoning recovery and recycle
    Patent number: 7384658
    Abstract: Seasoning for use with snack chips can be recovered and recycled. A seasoning permeable conveyor transports snack chips through a seasoning application. The seasoning applicator deposits seasoning onto the snack chips. The conveyor allows the seasoning not adhered to the moving snack chips to substantially pass through and by toward a seasoning recoverer. The seasoning recoverer, which is positioned beneath the conveyor, collects the seasoning for purification and blending with fresh seasoning. After blending, the seasoning mixture is transported to the seasoning application for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathryn Melissa Dove, Joseph H. Gold, Ponnattu Kurian Joseph, Ali Reza Peyrovi, Donald Joe Tatsch, Mehrnaz Vafaie, Tim Wilding
  • Seasoning recovery and recycle
    Publication number: 20060016390
    Abstract: Seasoning for use with snack chips can be recovered and recycled. A seasoning permeable conveyor transports snack chips through a seasoning application. The seasoning applicator deposits seasoning onto the snack chips. The conveyor allows the seasoning not adhered to the moving snack chips to substantially pass through and by toward a seasoning recoverer. The seasoning recoverer, which is positioned beneath the conveyor, collects the seasoning for purification and blending with fresh seasoning. After blending, the seasoning mixture is transported to the seasoning application for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Kathryn Dove, Joseph Gold, Ponnattu Joseph, Ali Peyrovi, Donald Tatsch, Mehrnaz Vafaie, Tim Wilding
  • Seasoning recovery and recycle
    Patent number: 6962128
    Abstract: Seasoning for use with snack chips can be recovered and recycled. A seasoning permeable conveyor transports snack chips through a seasoning application. The seasoning applicator deposits seasoning onto the snack chips. The conveyor allows the seasoning not adhered to the moving snack chips to substantially pass through and by toward a seasoning recoverer. The seasoning recoverer, which is positioned beneath the conveyor, collects the seasoning for purification and blending with fresh seasoning. After blending, the seasoning mixture is transported to the seasoning application for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathryn Melissa Dove, Joseph H. Gold, Ponnattu Kurian Joseph, Ali Reza Peyrovi, Donald Joe Tatsch, Mehrnaz Vafaie, Tim Wilding
  • Seasoning recovery and recycle
    Patent number: 6953004
    Abstract: Seasoning for use with snack chips can be recovered and recycled. A seasoning permeable conveyor transports snack chips through a seasoning application. The seasoning applicator deposits seasoning onto the snack chips. The conveyor allows the seasoning not adhered to the moving snack chips to substantially pass through and by toward a seasoning recoverer. The seasoning recoverer, which is positioned beneath the conveyor, collects the seasoning for purification and blending with fresh seasoning. After blending, the seasoning mixture is transported to the seasoning application for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathryn Melissa Dove, Ponnattu Kurian Joseph, Donald Joe Tatsch, Mehrnaz Vafaie
  • Seasoning recovery and recycle
    Publication number: 20050016447
    Abstract: Seasoning for use with snack chips can be recovered and recycled. A seasoning permeable conveyor transports snack chips through a seasoning application. The seasoning applicator deposits seasoning onto the snack chips. The conveyor allows the seasoning not adhered to the moving snack chips to substantially pass through and by toward a seasoning recoverer. The seasoning recoverer, which is positioned beneath the conveyor, collects the seasoning for purification and blending with fresh seasoning. After blending, the seasoning mixture is transported to the seasoning application for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Kathryn Dove, Joseph Gold, Ponnattu Joseph, Ali Peyrovi, Donald Tatsch, Mehrnaz Vafaie, Tim Wilding
  • Seasoning recovery and recycle
    Publication number: 20040083901
    Abstract: Seasoning for use with snack chips can be recovered and recycled. A seasoning permeable conveyor transports snack chips through a seasoning application. The seasoning applicator deposits seasoning onto the snack chips. The conveyor allows the seasoning not adhered to the moving snack chips to substantially pass through and by toward a seasoning recoverer. The seasoning recoverer, which is positioned beneath the conveyor, collects the seasoning for purification and blending with fresh seasoning. After blending, the seasoning mixture is transported to the seasoning application for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Kathryn Melissa Dove, Ponnattu Kurian Joseph, Donald Joe Tatsch, Mehrnaz Vafaie