Patents by Inventor Michael J. Luebbers

Michael J. Luebbers 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).

  • Continuous method for making kettle style potato chips
    Patent number: 4923705
    Abstract: A continuous method for making potato chips is disclosed. The method comprises conveying uncooked, unwashed potato slices through a pre-frying zone with agitation to form a dehydrated skin on the slices; conveying the slices through a second zone to form pliable, shape-holding potato slices; conveying the slices through a third zone to produce rigid, completely fried potato chips; and removing the completely fried chips. A method for operating a continuous frying apparatus is also disclosed. The potato chips prepared in accordance with the disclosed methods are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1990
    Assignee: Borden, Inc.
    Inventors: George P. Mottur, Hilbert J. Cope, Jr., Dennis L. Kishbaugh, Michael J. Luebbers, Norman E. Peters
  • Turtle-shaped snack food
    Patent number: D343943
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: Borden, Inc.
    Inventors: George P. Mottur, Michael J. Luebbers