Patents by Inventor Lance D. Ruttledge

Lance D. Ruttledge 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: 20080279989
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to be employed in tasting processes for the purpose of characterizing the aromatic qualities of, for example, a wine, single malt scotch, hot brewed coffee or tea, chocolate, breads, food oils or similar type of aromatic product. The apparatus comprises a carrier material suitable for the support of aromatic scents of a variety found in wines, other beverages and other foods. The apparatus provides for the grouping of scents according to, for example, commonly found groupings of flavors in wine, distilled, brewed, hot brewed, food oils, chocolate or other aromatic food products. The apparatus provides for ease of separation of the individual scents or groups appropriate to the users current experience. The apparatus includes carrier material to which the aromatic scents are applied or to which the scents have been previously applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Lance D. Ruttledge, Lawrence A. Bennett