Patents by Inventor Frans W. Boddenheim

Frans W. Boddenheim 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).

  • Low-fat cocoa powder
    Patent number: 7709041
    Abstract: Techniques for processing cocoa mass are provided. In general, the techniques involve solvent extraction of cocoa fat from cocoa mass, to achieve a desirable cocoa butter and low-fat cocoa powder. In one preferred process, the cocoa mass is the result of grinding cocoa nibs, with absence of a mechanical pressing and heating step, to advantage. Preferred products and uses are characterized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Ian C. Purtle, Todd W. Gusek, Bassam F. Jirjis, Frans W. Boddenheim