Patents by Inventor Peter Gannis

Peter Gannis 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).

  • Method of producing flavor infused partially-defatted nuts and product
    Patent number: 5002802
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flavorful partially-defatted nuts and a process of preparing them by infusing partially-defatted nuts with an edible oil, preferably containing a flavoring agent and a sweetener. This process makes it possible to produce partially-defatted nuts having both an improved flavor and a low caloric content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Assignee: Nabisco Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Gannis, Howard Wilkins
  • Products and process for preparing low-fat roasted nuts
    Patent number: 4938987
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing low-fat roasted nuts. This process comprises pressing raw redskin nuts with a moisture content of 6% or greater to remove about 40% to about 52% of their oil content and then roasting the nuts. The resulting nuts are low in fat yet retain a significant portion of their flavor-imparting substituents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Assignee: Nabisco Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Gannis, Howard Wilkins