Patents by Inventor H. Kent Stutz

H. Kent Stutz 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).

  • Process for treating confectionery
    Patent number: 4421779
    Abstract: A treated confectionery can be baked along with a dough and exhibits the distinct characteristics of a confectionery even after baking. The confectionery, which is comprised of a substantial amount of fat, is prepared by heating a confectionery of suitable composition to form a melt, and then cooling and solidifying the confectionery through the temperature range of about 120.degree. F. to about 80.degree. F. at an overall rate that is sufficiently slow for the desired product characteristics to develop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1982
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1983
    Assignee: Frito-Lay, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Baker, Michael G. Topor, John T. Ivers, H. Kent Stutz