Patents by Inventor Ivan Hajovy

Ivan Hajovy 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).

  • Soft shaped tortillas
    Patent number: 12041942
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses edible carriers for foods that are soft but still hold a preformed shape. Specifically encompassed are soft shaped tortilla products that can be used to hold food fillings. Exemplary shapes and sizes are provided for the products. Also encompassed are methods of making, packaging, and using the products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Griebel, Vincent Paul Sommer, Ivan Hajovy
  • System and method for coating food product
    Patent number: 11785953
    Abstract: A food product is coated by applying a first coating to an exterior of the food product with a first depositor. Next, the food product is located in a dough proofer. Then, a second coating is applied to the exterior of the food product with a second depositor. Afterwards, the food product is baked in an oven. Optionally, prior to applying the first coating, a tacking agent is applied to the exterior of the food product with a third depositor. In a preferred embodiment, multiple coatings of a combination sugar and cinnamon are applied to filled dough products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce J Button, Jennifer E Folstad, Ivan Hajovy, Constance M Lindman, Anthony Reuter
  • Soft Shaped Tortillas
    Publication number: 20220151247
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses edible carriers for foods that are soft but still hold a preformed shape. Specifically encompassed are soft shaped tortilla products that can be used to hold food fillings. Exemplary shapes and sizes are provided for the products. Also encompassed are methods of making, packaging, and using the products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Griebel, Vincent Paul Sommer, Ivan Hajovy
  • Soft shaped tortillas
    Patent number: 11246316
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses edible carriers for foods that are soft but still hold a preformed shape. Specifically encompassed are soft shaped tortilla products that can be used to hold food fillings. Exemplary shapes and sizes are provided for the products. Also encompassed are methods of making, packaging, and using the products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M Griebel, Vincent Paul Sommer, Ivan Hajovy
  • Soft Shaped Tortillas
    Publication number: 20200397009
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses edible carriers for foods that are soft but still hold a preformed shape. Specifically encompassed are soft shaped tortilla products that can be used to hold food fillings. Exemplary shapes and sizes are provided for the products. Also encompassed are methods of making, packaging, and using the products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Griebel, Vincent Paul Sommer, Ivan Hajovy
  • Soft shaped tortillas
    Patent number: 10785985
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses edible carriers for foods that are soft but still hold a preformed shape. Specifically encompassed are soft shaped tortilla products that can be used to hold food fillings. Exemplary shapes and sizes are provided for the products. Also encompassed are methods of making, packaging, and using the products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Griebel, Vincent Paul Sommer, Ivan Hajovy
  • Soft Shaped Tortillas
    Publication number: 20200281217
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses edible carriers for foods that are soft but still hold a preformed shape. Specifically encompassed are soft shaped tortilla products that can be used to hold food fillings. Exemplary shapes and sizes are provided for the products. Also encompassed are methods of making, packaging, and using the products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M Griebel, Vincent Paul Sommer, Ivan Hajovy
  • System and Method for Coating Food Product
    Publication number: 20180343876
    Abstract: A food product is coated by applying a first coating to an exterior of the food product with a first depositor. Next, the food product is located in a dough proofer. Then, a second coating is applied to the exterior of the food product with a second depositor. Afterwards, the food product is baked in an oven. Optionally, prior to applying the first coating, a tacking agent is applied to the exterior of the food product with a third depositor. In a preferred embodiment, multiple coatings of a combination sugar and cinnamon are applied to filled dough products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce J. Button, Jennifer E. Folstad, Ivan Hajovy, Constance M. Lindman, Anthony Reuter