Patents by Inventor Michael V. Taranto

Michael V. Taranto 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 preparing a snack product
    Patent number: 4985262
    Abstract: Aqueous liquid, a farinaceous flour and oil are applied to snack-sized, extruded farinaceous collets having an aqueous moisture content within the range of about 5-15 weight percent. The aqueous liquid, flour and oil can be individually applied to the collets, or applied together as a slurry. The coated collets are baked to reduce the aqueous moisture content of the collets to a shelf-stable moisture content of about 2 weight percent of less. Potato-based collets processed in accordance with the present invention have french-fry color and flavor characteristics, desirable non-uniform shapes, and a crispy/crunchy texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignee: Frito-Lay, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexis L. Camire, Ofomata E. Ejike, Kim C. Krumhar, Michael V. Taranto