Patents by Inventor Leonard E. Hemker

Leonard E. Hemker 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).

  • Patent number: 4849233
    Abstract: Coated and shaped popped popcorn products may be prepared from a coating and a binding composition possessing a thermoplastic melt temperature substantially lower than preparatory melt and thermoset properties of conventional popped popcorn coating and binder compositions. Popped corn kernels coated and bound together with the coating compositions possess exceptional physical and chemical attributes under divergent environmental conditions. The edible coating compositions are formulated at a high sweeteners solids level along with a hydrophillic film former (e.g. gelatin, egg albumin, etc.) and a high fat component content level. The coating and binder systems possess remelt properties, and the products may be cooked in a microwave oven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Inventor: Leonard E. Hemker