Patents by Inventor Alan J. KINO

Alan J. KINO 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).

  • Publication number: 20170055559
    Abstract: Compositions related to a baked, extruded, bite-size foodstuff comprising a dough-based casing component including at least 6 wt % protein such that at least 5 grams of protein are included in 30 grams of product, wherein the protein is derived from a soy flour; and, a filling component substantially completely surrounded by the casing component, wherein the casing component has a light, crispy texture; and, wherein the weight ratio of the casing component to the filling component in the extruded food stuff is about 60:40.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
    Inventors: Alan J. KINO, Nimesh K. PATEL, Francois ERRANDONEA, Gay A. KASEGRANDE
  • Publication number: 20160286826
    Abstract: A dual-textured foodstuff comprising a total fiber content of about 2.5 g to about 5.0 g of fiber; a baked dough-based component including a dough-based component fiber blend with soluble fiber and insoluble fiber in a ratio of about 9:1 to about 0.43:1; about 40 wt % to about 60 wt % of the total fiber content; and a crispy texture throughout the shelf life of the foodstuff; along with a baked filling component present in an amount of about 35 wt % to about 60 wt % of the foodstuff, the baked filling component being in direct contact with the baked dough-based component, and having a soft texture throughout the shelf life of the foodstuff; a relative humidity of about 0.6 to about 0.8.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
    Inventors: Alan J. KINO, Dawn R. MAZZACCARO, Supapong SIRIS, Marty H. GOLDEN, Michelle D. BEAVER, Lynn HAYNES, Francois ERRANDONEA, Julie K. SMITH