Patents by Inventor Tammy L. McIntyre

Tammy L. McIntyre 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: 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: 6602529
    Abstract: A dough product suitable for storage by refrigeration or freezing that includes a package constructed as a chub from a substantially gas impermeable material closed at opposite ends around a dough portion containing at least flour, a liquid, and a leavening system. The package includes at least one gas transfer passage. The leavening system at least partially proofs the dough after insertion into and closing of the package, such that the dough expands to a volume substantially equal to the volume of the package and has a high raw specific volume. The proofed dough bears against and seals the gas transfer passage to thereby arrest further proofing and prevent oxygen entry into the package. The dough product is then stored at refrigeration or freezing temperatures for later baking, without additional proofing, into a bread product having a high baked specific volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Pillsbury Company
    Inventors: Dennis Arthur Lonergan, Michael R. Perry, Tammy L. McIntyre
  • Publication number: 20030064138
    Abstract: A frozen dough product is provided, comprising an unproofed frozen dough product comprising a leavening agent. The dough product is contained in an atmosphere enriched in a carbon dioxide concentration in an amount sufficient to enhance proofing of the frozen dough product as compared to a like frozen dough product not contained in an atmosphere enriched in carbon dioxide. Methods of manufacture and methods of use are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Applicant: The Pillsbury Company
    Inventors: Dennis A. Lonergan, Tammy L. McIntyre