Patents by Inventor David Rettey
David Rettey 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: 9999231Abstract: A press assembly for forming a food product where the press assembly includes a cutting die including a body that extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end has an irregular shape and a sharp edge configured to cut the food product into the irregular shape. The body has an interior surface surrounding an interior space. The press assembly further includes a pressure plate arranged within the interior space. The pressure plate includes a pressing surface including a first zone and a second zone surrounding and extending from the first zone at a taper angle such that an outer end of the second zone is recessed from an inner end adjacent the first zone. The cutting die and the pressure plate cooperate to press and cut the food product. The food product is also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2014Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: SFC Global Supply Chain, Inc.Inventors: David Rettey, Adam Kronback, Gaelle Denais-Kruse, Robert Mathiowetz, David Zion Ovadia, Wayne M. Pafko
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Publication number: 20150147435Abstract: A press assembly for forming a food product where the press assembly includes a cutting dye including a body that extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end has an irregular shape and a sharp edge configured to cut the food product into the irregular shape. The body has an interior surface surrounding an interior space. The press assembly further includes a pressure plate arranged within the interior space. The pressure plate includes a pressing surface including a first zone and a second zone surrounding and extending from the first zone at a taper angle such that an outer end of the second zone is recessed from an inner end adjacent the first zone. The cutting dye and the pressure plate cooperate to press and cut the food product. The food product is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: David Rettey, Adam Kronback, Gaelle Denais-Kruse, Robert Mathiowetz, David Zion Ovadia, Wayne M. Pafko
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Patent number: 7745766Abstract: A carton for use in microwave ovens includes a base and a removable cover. The base has a cooking surface at least partially covered with a microwave susceptor material. The base defines an aperture arrangement. In preferred embodiments, the carton is triangular-shaped with an apex region. The apex region does not have a susceptor material, and can include a microwave shield. The removable cover can function as a cover, a platform, and a tray. A packaged food product includes a food product, such as a slice of pizza, oriented within the carton. Methods of packaging and use are provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Schwan's Global Supply Chain, Inc.Inventors: Joey Hasse, David Rettey, James A. McGillivray
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Publication number: 20080102169Abstract: A substantially planar food product comprises a farinaceous exterior with a filling interior. The substantially planar food has a farinaceous first surface and second surface with a filling formed therebetween. The edges can be sealed and the exterior surfaces of the food can be grilled. The fully grilled and cooked food can then be reheated in a toaster or toaster oven to provide a high quality sandwich-like product that has the appearance of preparation from fresh ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Inventors: David Rettey, Clifford Stubbs, Wayne Pafko
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Patent number: 7342207Abstract: A carton for use in microwave ovens includes a base and a removable cover. The base has a cooking surface at least partially covered with a microwave susceptor material. The base defines an aperture arrangement. In preferred embodiments, the carton is triangular-shaped with an apex region. The apex region does not have a susceptor material, and can include a microwave shield. The removable cover can function as a cover, a platform, and a tray. A packaged food product includes a food product, such as a slice of pizza, oriented within the carton. Methods of packaging and use are provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Schwan's Sales Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Joey Hasse, David Rettey, James A. McGillivray
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Publication number: 20070125774Abstract: A carton for use in microwave ovens includes a base and a removable cover. The base has a cooking surface at least partially covered with a microwave susceptor material. The base defines an aperture arrangement. In preferred embodiments, the carton is triangular-shaped with an apex region. The apex region does not have a susceptor material, and can include a microwave shield. The removable cover can function as a cover, a platform, and a tray. A packaged food product includes a food product, such as a slice of pizza, oriented within the carton. Methods of packaging and use are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: June 7, 2007Applicant: Schwan's Food Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Joey Hasse, David Rettey, James McGillivray
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Publication number: 20070125772Abstract: A carton for use in microwave ovens includes a base and a removable cover. The base has a cooking surface at least partially covered with a microwave susceptor material. The base defines an aperture arrangement. In preferred embodiments, the carton is triangular-shaped with an apex region. The apex region does not have a susceptor material, and can include a microwave shield. The removable cover can function as a cover, a platform, and a tray. A packaged food product includes a food product, such as a slice of pizza, oriented within the carton. Methods of packaging and use are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: June 7, 2007Applicant: Schwan's Food Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Joey Hasse, David Rettey, James McGillivray
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Publication number: 20070125773Abstract: A carton for use in microwave ovens includes a base and a removable cover. The base has a cooking surface at least partially covered with a microwave susceptor material. The base defines an aperture arrangement. In preferred embodiments, the carton is triangular-shaped with an apex region. The apex region does not have a susceptor material, and can include a microwave shield. The removable cover can function as a cover, a platform, and a tray. A packaged food product includes a food product, such as a slice of pizza, oriented within the carton. Methods of packaging and use are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: June 7, 2007Applicant: Schwan's Food Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Joey Hasse, David Rettey, James McGillivray
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Patent number: 7196299Abstract: A carton for use in microwave ovens includes a base and a removable cover. The base has a cooking surface at least partially covered with a microwave susceptor material. The base defines an aperture arrangement. In preferred embodiments, the carton is triangular-shaped with an apex region. The apex region does not have a susceptor material, and can include a microwave shield. The removable cover can function as a cover, a platform, and a tray. A packaged food product includes a food product, such as a slice of pizza, oriented within the carton. Methods of packaging and use are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Schwan's Food Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Joey Hasse, David Rettey, James A. McGillivray
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Publication number: 20060289516Abstract: A carton for use in microwave ovens includes a base and a removable cover. The base has a cooking surface at least partially covered with a microwave susceptor material. The base defines an aperture arrangement. In preferred embodiments, the carton is triangular-shaped with an apex region. The apex region does not have a susceptor material, and can include a microwave shield. The removable cover can function as a cover, a platform, and a tray. A packaged food product includes a food product, such as a slice of pizza, oriented within the carton. Methods of packaging and use are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2005Publication date: December 28, 2006Inventors: Joey Hasse, David Rettey, James McGillivray
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Publication number: 20060260598Abstract: A single-use tray is useable to impart aromatic material to food upon the application of heat. The tray assembly is pre-filled with aromatic material, such as wood chips, charcoal, briquettes, spices, herbs, or natural or artificial flavorings. The tray assembly includes a first tray with a base and a second tray non-removably secured to the first tray over the base and over the volume of aromatic material. The second tray has a cooking surface defining an aperture arrangement to permit the flow of gases from the aromatic material through the cooking surface upon application of heat. A packaged food product includes the tray assembly with prepackaged food and an outer protective covering or wrapper. Some arrangements include a lid that defines a chamber for enhancing flavor. Methods of making a tray, packaging food, and using are provided. A kit includes at least a first and second tray and can also include aromatic material, a food product, and a lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventors: Chris Bjork, David Rettey
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Publication number: 20060260475Abstract: A single-use tray is useable to impart aromatic material to food upon the application of heat. The tray assembly is pre-filled with aromatic material, such as wood chips, spices, herbs, or natural or artificial flavorings. The tray assembly includes a first tray with a base and a second tray non-removably secured to the first tray over the base and over the volume of aromatic material. The second tray has a cooking surface defining an aperture arrangement to permit the flow of gases from the aromatic material through the cooking surface upon application of heat. A packaged food product includes the tray assembly with prepackaged food and an outer protective covering or wrapper. Some arrangements include a lid that defines a chamber for enhancing flavor. Methods of making a tray, packaging food, and using are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventors: Chris Bjork, David Rettey
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Publication number: 20060263493Abstract: A single-use tray is useable to impart aromatic material to food upon the application of heat. The tray assembly is pre-filled with aromatic material, such as wood chips, spices, herbs, or natural or artificial flavorings. The tray assembly includes a first tray with a base and a second tray non-removably secured to the first tray over the base and over the volume of aromatic material. The second tray has a cooking surface defining an aperture arrangement to permit the flow of gases from the aromatic material through the cooking surface upon application of heat. A packaged food product includes the tray assembly with prepackaged food and an outer protective covering or wrapper. Methods of making a tray, packaging food, and using are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2005Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventors: Chris Bjork, David Rettey
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Publication number: 20060188630Abstract: An enzyme fermented and yeast leavened formulation with a specified rheology can be used in a unique process to provide a high quality bread dough. The dough can be topped with a heat transfer modulator and baked to form a quality product with a bready character and a pleasing crust in a short time.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2005Publication date: August 24, 2006Inventor: David Rettey
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Publication number: 20060068065Abstract: A bread bowl or boule comprises a spherical edible shell. The volume of the shell provides a space, volume, or container of at least one individual serving size portion of a food material. The bowl typically comprises a spherical shell with an opening resulting from a section removed. The bowl can be manufactured by forming a bakable shell surrounding a fugitive space filling composition. Upon baking, the heat of baking results in a change of state such that the fugitive space filling material exits the interior of the bowl leaving a volume suitable for a single serving portion. The structure adapted for baking comprises an exterior dough shell and an interior fugitive section. Extruding the dough with a fugitive composition in the interior and sealing the extruded ends into a substantially rounded or spherical structure can make the production unit. In preparation, the unbaked bowl is baked leaving a spherical hollow structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2005Publication date: March 30, 2006Applicant: Schwans Sales Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: David Rettey, Krishna Kanuru, Wayne Pafko, Mark Ingelin, Mohamed Morad
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Publication number: 20050276896Abstract: A novel dough composition for improved dough can be used to produce a baked, high protein, low carbohydrate bread product. The formulation and process can be used to make low carbohydrate dough that can be used to manufacture bread and other bread-like products of high quality and consumer acceptance. The bread is characterized by low nutritive carbohydrate content, bread-like open cell structure and a high quality nutrition, texture and flavor. The dough comprises an aqueous leavened dispersion that comprises an effective but low amount of wheat flour for texture and flavor, an effective amount of gluten, in excess of the flour content, and an effective amount of a protein source along with an effective amount of an edible fiber to provide high protein content, low carbohydrate content and bread-like texture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2004Publication date: December 15, 2005Inventors: Nagwa Sadek, Mohamed Morad, David Rettey, Bhajmohan Singh
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Publication number: 20050175743Abstract: An individual sized portion of a pizza food can comprise a roughly triangular portion having a crust that substantially encloses the pizza filling held within the crust. The crust is easily cooked, handled by a consumer and prevents contact between consumer and the filling during preparation and consumption. The food item is manufactured by forming a filling layer between two crust layers, sealing the perimeter of the crust into a roughly triangular portion and baking the portion at a manufacturing facility prior to shipment to a consumer. The dough and filling are formulated for convenient microwave cooking. The item can include a crispy crust, a non-toughening dough formula, a non-boil filling, an entirely sealed product envelope, a browning agent and a pizza condiment seasoning on the crust of the item.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2005Publication date: August 11, 2005Applicant: Schwan's Food Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Stacey Lauen, David Rettey