Patents by Inventor David LeMay

David LeMay 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).

  • Coated food products and methods of producing coated food products with reduced permeability to fat and oil
    Patent number: 7494677
    Abstract: Coatings containing one or more thermally coagulating proteins (e.g., whey protein) and foodstuffs coated with such coatings are provided. The coatings render foodstuffs less permeable to fat and oil in the frying medium, and thus reduce the amount of fat or oil absorbed by the foodstuff during cooking. The coatings also improve the color, texture and crispiness of the cooked foodstuff. Methods for applying such coatings to obtain the coated foodstuff are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Leprino Foods Company
    Inventors: Richard Merrill, David LeMay, Laura E. Colin-Diaz
  • Coated food products and methods of producing coated food products with reduced permeability to fat and oil
    Publication number: 20050106296
    Abstract: Coatings containing one or more thermally coagulating proteins (e.g., whey protein) and foodstuffs coated with such coatings are provided. The coatings render foodstuffs less permeable to fat and oil in the frying medium, and thus reduce the amount of fat or oil absorbed by the foodstuff during cooking. The coatings also improve the color, texture and crispiness of the cooked foodstuff. Methods for applying such coatings to obtain the coated foodstuff are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Applicant: Leprino Foods Company
    Inventors: Richard Merrill, David LeMay, Laura Colin-Diaz