Patents by Inventor R. Todd Smith

R. Todd Smith 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).

  • Savory granola cluster snack food
    Patent number: 8790736
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a snack food product having savory granola clusters that is rich in whole grains, fibers and nuts, designed to provide a satisfying snack between meals or in place of a meal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Todd Smith, Alex Tipton
  • Compound Coating Containing Coffee & Snack Food Products Using Same
    Publication number: 20140099407
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound coating compound containing coffee powder that delivers the substantial equivalent as a cup of coffee in about one to about three ounces of food product. The compound coating may be used in many different snack food products, providing an additional source of energy for the consumer. A method for making a snack food product with the compound coating is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Andres Victor ARDISSON-KORAT, Jennifer Bell RAYMOND, R. Todd SMITH, Alex TIPTON, Louis C. VAZQUEZ
  • Savory Granola Cluster Snack Food
    Publication number: 20140093635
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a snack food product having savory granola clusters that is rich in whole grains, fibers and nuts, designed to provide a satisfying snack between meals or in place of a meal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: R. Todd Smith, Alex Tipton