Patents by Inventor Bruce Edward Rogers

Bruce Edward Rogers 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).

  • Toasted flavor additive
    Patent number: 7820219
    Abstract: A novel toasted flavor additive for enhancing the toasted flavor and appearance of food products. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, toasted corn flavor additive (“TCF”) is made by the steps of cooking whole corn kernels in a solution of lime and water; steeping the corn; draining and washing the corn; grinding, sheeting and cutting the corn into pieces; toasting the pieces until significant browning has occurred beyond the level normally associated with consumed masa products; and grinding the toasted pieces into a powder that can be administered as toasted corn flavor additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Sheri Lynn Baker, John Mampra Mathew, Renu Mathew, Bruce Edward Rogers
  • Toasted flavor additive and method of making
    Patent number: 7364766
    Abstract: A novel toasted flavor additive for enhancing the toasted flavor and appearance of food products. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, toasted corn flavor additive (“TCF”) is made by the steps of cooking whole corn kernels in a solution of lime and water; steeping the corn; draining and washing the corn; grinding, sheeting and cutting the corn into pieces; toasting the pieces until significant browning has occurred beyond the level normally associated with consumed masa products; and grinding the toasted pieces into a powder that can be administered as toasted corn flavor additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Sheri Lynn Baker, John Mampra Mathew, Renu Mathew, Bruce Edward Rogers
  • Snack food product
    Patent number: D783928
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Monroe Salsman, Rogers Williams, Bruce Edward Rogers