Patents by Inventor Leonard W. Horner

Leonard W. Horner 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).

  • Process for making instant cooking noodle products
    Patent number: 4783339
    Abstract: Non-fried, oil-free, instant cooking dry noodles are produced by the following process: (a) partially gelatinizing a noodle dough; (b) forming said partially gelatinized dough into discrete pieces of the desired shape; (c) surface drying said pieces, if necessary; and (d) suddenly vaporizing remaining moisture to expand the interior of the noodle and create a porous structure. These noodle products are precooked and can be prepared simply by immersing them in a hot edible liquid for a short period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1988
    Assignee: Campbell Soup Company
    Inventor: Leonard W. Horner