Patents by Inventor Donald Robert Conover

Donald Robert Conover 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).

  • Composition and method for making/using a natural fat-free, deep-fried flavoring
    Patent number: 5679390
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and a natural flavoring composition for imparting a deep-fried flavor to foods without added fat. Additionally, the present invention provides a method of making the flavoring composition. To this end, a fatty acid starch component and anti-caking agent is provided. In an embodiment, a fatty acid component is provided, comprising approximately 10% by weight of the total composition. The fatty acid component includes caprylic, capric, lauric, myristic, palmitic and stearic acids. An anti-caking agent, preferably silicon dioxide, comprising 3.75% by weight of the total composition is provided; and a starch component, preferably maltodextrin, comprising 86.25% by weight of the total composition is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Inventor: Donald Robert Conover