Patents by Inventor Joel R. Lafavor

Joel R. Lafavor 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).

  • Extruded protein product and methods of making
    Patent number: 11793214
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to extruded protein products and methods for producing an extruded protein product. In particular, an extruded piece is disclosed having a high protein content and having a desirable texture and flavor. Methods for making an extruded piece include processing, under extrusion conditions, a combination of a powdered protein ingredient, a protein matrix disruptive ingredient, water, and an oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Goeran Walther, Steven C Robie, Kevin H Wright, Joel R Lafavor, Caleb Ian Heck
  • Cooked Caramel Compositions and Related Food Products
    Publication number: 20230016707
    Abstract: Cooked and uncooked caramel slurries and products prepared using the cooked caramel slurries, and methods of preparing caramel slurries and coating a cooked caramel slurry onto a food piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Green, Katia Severova-Epp, Jazmine N. Gosey, Joel R. Lafavor
  • Process of providing a cooked caramel slurry for coating
    Patent number: 11470854
    Abstract: Cooked and uncooked caramel slurries and products prepared using the cooked caramel slurries, and methods of preparing caramel slurries and coating a cooked caramel slurry onto a food piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R Green, Katia Severova-Epp, Jazmine N Gosey, Joel R Lafavor
  • Extruded Protein Product and Methods of Making
    Publication number: 20210127708
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to extruded protein products and methods for producing an extruded protein product. In particular, an extruded piece is disclosed having a high protein content and having a desirable texture and flavor. Methods for making an extruded piece include processing, under extrusion conditions, a combination of a powdered protein ingredient, a protein matrix disruptive ingredient, water, and an oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Goeran Walther, Steven C. Robie, Kevin H. Wright, Joel R. Lafavor
  • Extruded protein product and methods of making
    Patent number: 10918117
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to extruded protein products and methods for producing an extruded protein product. In particular, an extruded piece is disclosed having a high protein content and having a desirable texture and flavor. Methods for making an extruded piece include processing, under extrusion conditions, a combination of a powdered protein ingredient, a protein matrix disruptive ingredient, water, and an oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Goeran Walther, Steven C Robie, Kevin H Wright, Joel R Lafavor
  • Extruded Protein Product and Methods of Making
    Publication number: 20200196630
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to extruded protein products and methods for producing an extruded protein product. In particular, an extruded piece is disclosed having a high protein content and having a desirable texture and flavor. Methods for making an extruded piece include processing, under extrusion conditions, a combination of a powdered protein ingredient, a protein matrix disruptive ingredient, water, and an oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Goeran Walther, Steven C. Robie, Kevin H. Wright, Joel R. Lafavor
  • Cooked Caramel Compositions and Related Food Products
    Publication number: 20160353764
    Abstract: Cooked and uncooked caramel slurries and products prepared using the cooked caramel slurries, and methods of preparing caramel slurries and coating a cooked caramel slurry onto a food piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel R. Green, Katia Severova-Epp, Jazmine N. Gosey, Joel R. Lafavor
  • EXTRUDED PROTEIN PRODUCT AND METHODS OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20160205985
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to extruded protein products and methods for producing an extruded protein product. In particular, an extruded piece is disclosed having a high protein content and having a desirable texture and flavor. Methods for making an extruded piece include processing, under extrusion conditions, a combination of a powdered protein ingredient, a protein matrix disruptive ingredient, water, and an oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: GENERAL MILLS, INC.
    Inventors: Goeran Walther, Steven C. Robie, Kevin H. Wright, Joel R. Lafavor
  • Extruded Protein Product and Methods of Making
    Publication number: 20160205986
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to extruded protein products and methods for producing an extruded protein product. In particular, an extruded piece is disclosed having a high protein content and having a desirable texture and flavor. Methods for making an extruded piece include processing, under extrusion conditions, a combination of a powdered protein ingredient, a protein matrix disruptive ingredient, water, and an oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Goeran Walther, Steven C. Robie, Kevin H. Wright, Joel R. Lafavor