Patents by Inventor Brian M. Degner
Brian M. Degner 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).
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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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Publication number: 20210337815Abstract: A pastry filling formulation and pastry food products including the pastry filling formulation are described having a freeze thaw stable thermoreversible gel with other ingredients including, but are not limited to, water, a sweetening agent, and one or more fruit additives (e.g., fruit flavor, fruit coloring, fruit puree, etc.). The freeze thaw stable thermoreversible gel permits the pastry filling to retain water during the thawing process from a frozen state.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: CHLOE C. PATTERSON, MEG HARRIS, BRIAN M. DEGNER, JESS C. SWELEY, MATTHEW A. JUNGE
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Publication number: 20210337824Abstract: A pastry filling formulation and pastry food products including the pastry filling formulation are described having a freeze thaw stable thermoreversible gel with other ingredients including, but are not limited to, water, a sweetening agent, and one or more fruit additives (e.g., fruit flavor, fruit coloring, fruit puree, etc.). The freeze thaw stable thermoreversible gel permits the pastry filling to retain water during the thawing process from a frozen state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: CHLOE C. PATTERSON, MEG HARRIS, BRIAN M. DEGNER, JESS C. SWELEY, MATTHEW A. JUNGE
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Publication number: 20200170287Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Tracey Williams, Larry Quint, Brian M. Degner
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Patent number: 8866056Abstract: A multi-component packaging system includes a lower containing assembly, an upper containing assembly, and a cover. The lower containing assembly defines an interior cavity that is adapted to receive a first food component. The upper containing assembly defines an interior that is adapted to receive a second food component. The upper containing assembly is adapted for engagement with the lower containing assembly. The cover is engaged with at least one of the lower containing assembly and the upper containing assembly. The cover includes a passage portion that defines a plurality of apertures.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2008Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Corey L. Berends, Brian M. Degner, Jess C. Sweley, Stephanie L. Bills, Christopher M. Branda, Kim M. Folta, Robert Kim, Sue Lai, Pamela A. Poulis, Jesse Jay Spungin, Katie M. Bartholomew, Lynda A. Deakin, Todd T. S. Holscher, Grace J. Hwang, Mark M. Kavanagh, Michelle S. K. Lee, Adam M. Mack, Eleanor D. Morgan, John W. Smith, David C. Thomsen, Gabriel M. Trionfi, Ana T. Yuan Chang
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Publication number: 20100189866Abstract: Dairy bases, methods of making the dairy bases, and food products comprising the dairy bases are disclosed. The dairy bases comprise a heat-stable dairy protein component, a stabilizer component, an oil component, and a liquid component. The dairy bases comprise a stable emulsion at ambient temperature for at least 14 days after thermal processing. The dairy bases or food products comprising the dairy bases can be thermally processed, such as by retort processing, to produce shelf stable food products that comply with government and/or industry standards for commercial sterility without adversely affecting the color, texture, mouth feel, flavor, thermoplasticity, viscosity, and/or appearance of the dairy bases or food products comprising the dairy bases.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventor: Brian M. Degner
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Publication number: 20100015293Abstract: A multi-component packaging system includes a lower containing assembly, an upper containing assembly, and a cover. The lower containing assembly defines an interior cavity that is adapted to receive a first food component. The upper containing assembly defines an interior that is adapted to receive a second food component. The upper containing assembly is adapted for engagement with the lower containing assembly. The cover is engaged with at least one of the lower containing assembly and the upper containing assembly. The cover includes a passage portion that defines a plurality of apertures. Anti-foam compositions for use in the multi-component packaging system and a multi-component packaging system containing the anti-foam compositions disposed on one or more interior surfaces of the packaging system are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Corey L. Berends, Brian M. Degner, Jess C. Sweley, Stephanie L. Bills, Christopher M. Branda, Kim M. Folta, Robert Kim, Sue Lai, Pamela A. Poulis, Jesse Jay Spungin, Catherine M. Bartholomew, Lynda A. Deakin, Todd T.S. Holscher, Grace J. Hwang, Mark M. Kavanagh, Michelle S.K. Lee, Adam M. Mack, Eleanor D. Morgan, John W. Smith, David C. Thomsen, Gabriel M. Trionfi, Ana T. Yuan Chang, Prem S. Singh
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Publication number: 20080210686Abstract: A multi-component packaging system includes a lower containing assembly, an upper containing assembly, and a cover. The lower containing assembly defines an interior cavity that is adapted to receive a first food component. The upper containing assembly defines an interior that is adapted to receive a second food component. The upper containing assembly is adapted for engagement with the lower containing assembly. The cover is engaged with at least one of the lower containing assembly and the upper containing assembly. The cover includes a passage portion that defines a plurality of apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Corey L. Berends, Brian M. Degner, Jess C. Sweley, Stephanie L. Bills, Christopher M. Branda, Kim M. Folta, Robert Kim, Sue Lai, Pamela A. Poulis, Jesse Jay Spungin, Katie M. Bartholomew, Lynda A. Deakin, Todd T.S. Holscher, Grace J. Hwang, Mark M. Kavanagh, Michelle S.K. Lee, Adam M. Mack, Eleanor D. Morgan, John W. Smith, David C. Thomsen, Gabriel M. Trionfi, Ana T. Yuan Chang
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Patent number: D594328Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Jess C. Sweley, Brian M. Degner, Darin Charles Koestring, Todd Preston Yunker, Kenneth Paul Meissbach
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Patent number: D610903Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Jess C. Sweley, Brian M. Degner, Darin Charles Koestring, Todd Preston Yunker, Kenneth Paul Meissbach
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Patent number: D630940Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2009Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Jess C. Sweley, Brian M. Degner, Darin Charles Koestring, Todd Preston Yunker, Kenneth Paul Meissbach
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Patent number: D638701Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Jess C. Sweley, Brian M. Degner, Darin Charles Koestring, Todd Preston Yunker, Kenneth Paul Meissbach
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Patent number: D639186Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2010Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Jess C. Sweley, Brian M. Degner, Darin Charles Koestring, Todd Preston Yunker, Kenneth Paul Meissbach
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Patent number: D639656Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2010Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Con Agra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Jess C. Sweley, Brian M. Degner, Darin Charles Koestring, Todd Preston Yunker, Kenneth Paul Meissbach