Patents by Inventor FRANS WALTER BODENHEIM

FRANS WALTER BODENHEIM 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).

  • METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR PROCESSING COCOA MASS; RESULTING PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20020006459
    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: Application
    Filed: October 26, 1999
    Publication date: January 17, 2002
    Applicant: Cargill Incorporated
    Inventors: IAN CHARLES PURTLE, TODD WALTER GUSEK, FRANS WALTER BODENHEIM, BASSAM F. JIRJIS