Patents by Inventor Jim Hansa

Jim Hansa 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).

  • Publication number: 20120094001
    Abstract: Small oat groats and fines are used in quick hydration cooked and cold cereal products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: THE QUAKER OATS COMPANY
    Inventors: Jim Hansa, Joe Griebat, Jerome Kessler
  • Publication number: 20110256278
    Abstract: A microwavable whole grain baked product prepared from a batter comprising whole grains, at least one leavening agent, at least one texturizing agent, and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: The Quaker Oats Company
    Inventors: Jim Hansa, Andrew Sleyko
  • Publication number: 20020044993
    Abstract: A coated, uncooked oat product is provided that has no added fat and comprises uncooked oat flakes having a coating adherent to the oat flakes. A coated, oat flake agglomerate is also provided, wherein each agglomerate comprises at least two uncooked oat flakes and has a fat-free coating. A flavored, coated oat product in bulk and a flavored, coated, agglomerated oat product are provided, both of which products have flavors uniformly distributed throughout the bulk. Corn grit products are also provided and include (1) individual pieces of corn grit having a fat-free coating and (2) clusters of corn grit pieces having a fat-free coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2000
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventor: Jim Hansa