Patents Assigned to ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
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Patent number: 11882862Abstract: The coating can have a low-sweetness perception. During manufacturing and processing, the coating maintains a flowability to allow a glaze state of the coating to be applied to a food. Upon cooling, the glaze state of the coating forms a glass state that provides a low-sweetness impact which facilitates application of savory taste perceptions.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Conagra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Michael Jensen, Jenny Viviana Bermudez Lopez, Kirsten Fletter, Jacqueline Mathews, Clinton L. Johnson
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Patent number: 11884473Abstract: Microwave cooking packages suitable for use as microwave popcorn packages include at least one panel (e.g., first and second panels) formed of a vertically rigid material. A flexible portion is attached to the panels. The flexible portion may be formed of a polyester film material such as a biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, which may be at least partially transparent. The flexible portion (and panels) defines a bag construction configured to contain a popcorn charge and to be expandable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration when the popcorn charge is subjected to a popping operation. The microwave cooking package may include a vent assembly configured to at least partially open when the bag configuration is in an expanded configuration to vent the bag construction. The vent assembly includes a first portion a second portion of the bag construction that is configured to be folded against the first portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Conagra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Charles T. Gorman, David W. France, Clifton Lachmansingh, Paul J. Warosh, Donald L Greenwood, Joseph C. Walsh, Nicholas P. Lupfer, John D. Culter
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Patent number: 11839228Abstract: Systems and methods for producing sprouted popcorn kernels are provided, which can be popped into sprouted popped popcorn having unique organoleptic qualities. In an embodiment, a system incorporates a germination unit having one or more sensors to track the germination progress of unsprouted popcorn kernels and to automatically transition sprouted popcorn kernels to a drying process to provide dried sprouted popcorn kernels suitable for popping as a ready to eat product or for packaging for consumer popping preparation. The system promotes the preparation of commercial scale sprouted popcorn kernels through tracking of moisture content of the popcorn kernels through one or more processes of sprouted popcorn kernel production.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: CONAGRA FOODS RDM, INC.Inventors: Melissa Castrale, Andrew Wassinger, Aghogho Pedro, Jairus R. D. David
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Patent number: 11793358Abstract: Formulation and dispenser systems create dairy based toppings for beverages. The dispensers include a container, valve, and an actuator for the valve. The formulations include a liquid product and a propellant. The liquid product includes a certain percentage of milkfat provided, for example, by heavy cream, skim milk, nonfat dry milk, sweeteners, and an emulsifier. The propellant is nitrous oxide or nitrogen.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Conagra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Samantha Lindsey, Steven R. Baker
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Patent number: 11647770Abstract: The present invention is a food product and a method of creating the food product that satisfies the need for a homogenized dispersion that disperses throughout meat, wherein the particle size of macromolecular ingredients within the dispersion is reduced to form a more stable homogenized dispersion with increased ingredient functionality. This permeated meat offers added health benefits such as the substitution of the anti-oxidant rich olive oil for problematic animal fat.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Tracey Williams, Larry Quint, Brian M. Degner
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Patent number: 11634262Abstract: An ovenable cooking apparatus for facilitating the cooking of food components while maintaining the separateness thereof may include a first container for holding a first food component, and a second container for holding a second food component. The separation of the first food component from the second food component maintains the surface area for the first and second food components to facilitate heating of the first and second food components. The first food component may have a liquid based content for producing steam when heated, and one or both of the first container and the second container may define a passage for providing airflow and steam flow for contacting the second container and/or the second foodstuff and heating or steaming the second food component. Additionally, the second container may be steam impermeable for cooking bread and the like.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Adam Pawlick, Keith Goerl, Michael R. Opat, Julia A. Zielke, Steven R. Baker, David W. France
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Patent number: 11559075Abstract: A shelf stable fried product and a process for creating a shelf stable fried product is disclosed. Aspects include a process for managing fat migration, moisture migration, and cell degrading of a food product during frying. Aspects further include a resulting shelf stable food product that includes a crispy and/or crunchy texture and a desirable fat distribution.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Janet O. Wheeler, Deborah Dihel, Kevin Mellor, Jeffrey Schneider, Kristin Mills, Roger Samoray, Moses Sanchez
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Patent number: 11478002Abstract: The coating can have a low-sweetness perception. During manufacturing and processing, the coating maintains a flowability to allow a glaze state of the coating to be applied to a food. Upon cooling, the glaze state of the coating forms a glass state that provides a low-sweetness impact which facilitates application of savory taste perceptions.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Conagra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Michael Jensen, Jenny V. Bermudez Lopez, Kirsten Fletter, Jacqueline Mathews, Clinton L. Johnson
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Patent number: 11253107Abstract: Formulation and dispenser systems create dairy based toppings for beverages. The dispensers include a container, valve, and an actuator for the valve. The formulations include a liquid product and a propellant. The liquid product includes a certain percentage of milkfat provided, for example, by heavy cream, skim milk, nonfat dry milk, sweeteners, and an emulsifier. The propellant is nitrous oxide or nitrogen.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Conagra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Samantha Lindsey, Steven R. Baker
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Patent number: 11053062Abstract: A food tray has a lower tray containing a first food product and an upper tray nested stably at least partly inside the lower tray, with the upper tray containing a second food product. An air permeable interface is provided between the upper tray and lower tray to allow venting of steam from the lower tray during cooking. A cover is provided for the food tray. Each of the lower tray and the upper tray are formed of a material that is suitable for use in a microwave or conventional oven. Various constructions may be used to create the air permeable interface, such as lugs, ledges and lips. The upper tray may sit above the lower tray. The trays are nested loosely for ease of removal of the upper tray from the lower tray. Various configurations of cover may be used such as a sleeve, carton or lid. The upper tray may contain the higher value food product.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Conagra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventor: Steven M. Parsons
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Patent number: 10974855Abstract: An assembly may include a shelf-stable pouch for fruits or vegetables. The assembly may comprise a pouch having a closed condition and an open configuration. The closed configuration may be configured to seal portions of at least one of the fruits and vegetables and brine prior to heating the pouch for pasteurization. The open condition may allow for the removal and serving of the portions after pasteurization from heating.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2016Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Conagra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Michael Infante, Marcus Jones, Monica J. Turel, Louise Jacques-O'hare
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Patent number: 10961010Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tray endowed with an improved rigidity and resistance to deformation and bending. The tray comprises a plurality of primary sidewalls and a plurality of chamfered corners having a corner secondary sidewall integrally formed with and extending from the base, wherein the primary sidewalls and corner secondary sidewalls define a product receiving cavity. The tray further includes a plurality of ribs integrally formed with and extending downwardly from the base, and a plurality of channels positioned between and separating adjacent ribs, wherein each channel is substantially perpendicular to a corner secondary side wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Conagra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: James W. Clements, Chadd R. Chatterton
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Patent number: 10905144Abstract: A shelf stable fried product and a process for creating a shelf stable fried product is disclosed. Aspects include a process for managing fat migration, moisture migration, and cell degrading of a food product during frying. Aspects further include a resulting shelf stable food product that includes a crispy and/or crunchy texture and a desirable fat distribution.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Conagra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Janet O. Wheeler, Deborah Dihel, Kevin Mellor, Jeffrey Schneider, Kristin Mills, Roger Samoray, Moses Sanchez
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Patent number: 10906722Abstract: Microwave cooking packages suitable for use as microwave popcorn packages include at least one panel (e.g., first and second panels) formed of a vertically rigid material. A flexible portion is attached to the panels. The flexible portion may be formed of a polyester film material such as a biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, which may be at least partially transparent. The flexible portion (and panels) defines a bag construction configured to contain a popcorn charge and to be expandable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration when the popcorn charge is subjected to a popping operation. The microwave cooking package may include a vent assembly configured to at least partially open when the bag configuration is in an expanded configuration to vent the bag construction. The vent assembly includes a first portion a second portion of the bag construction that is configured to be folded against the first portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Conagra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Charles T. Gorman, David W. France, Clifton Lachmansingh, Paul J. Warosh, Donald L. Greenwood, Joseph C. Walsh, Nicholas P. Lupfer, John D. Culter
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Patent number: 10829292Abstract: An ovenable cooking apparatus for facilitating the cooking of food components while maintaining the separateness thereof may include a first container for holding a first food component, and a second container for holding a second food component. The separation of the first food component from the second food component maintains the surface area for the first and second food components to facilitate heating of the first and second food components. The first food component may have a liquid based content for producing steam when heated, and one or both of the first container and the second container may define a passage for providing airflow and steam flow for contacting the second container and/or the second foodstuff and heating or steaming the second food component. Additionally, the second container may be steam impermeable for cooking bread and the like.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Conagra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Adam Pawlick, Keith Goerl, Michael R. Opat, Julia A. Zielke, Steven R. Baker, David W. France
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Patent number: 10829297Abstract: A nut butter spread is described to include nut portions blended in a nut butter base. The nut portions are derived from nuts having been finished (e.g., prior to introduction to the nut butter base) via a slicing operation.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2016Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Conagra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Ashlee Schlange, Cara Tabor, Rodney Green, Travis Campbell
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Patent number: D924054Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Conagra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventor: Steven R. Baker
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Patent number: D924055Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Conagra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Steven R. Baker, Samantha Lindsey
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Patent number: D944048Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Conagra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventor: David France
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Patent number: D1000358Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Conagra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: David France, Steven R. Baker