Patents by Inventor Norman E. Peters

Norman E. Peters 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
  • Corn spirals and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 4803091
    Abstract: Fried snack food product in ribbon-like form, preferably spiral, of a masa dough that has been ground and then further comminuted by cutting to have a maximum particle size of 0.05 inch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1989
    Assignee: Borden, Inc.
    Inventors: George P. Mottur, Norman E. Peters, Ron L. Nietz