Patents by Inventor Robert A. Fedor

Robert A. Fedor 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 extrusion for tortilla chip production
    Patent number: 4985269
    Abstract: The present invention provides a rapid and continuous process for making corn dough masa and tortilla chips by processing non-hydrated corn feed, an alkalizing agent, and water through a cooker-extruder under certain process parameters so as to make the masa and subsequently the finished tortilla product. The corn feed can be any form of corn ranging from whole kernel corn to finely ground corn flour. The extruder process conditions use a Specific Mechanical Energy input of 300 to 550 watt hours per kilogram of material fed to the extruder; a Residence Time Distribution of from about 175 to 400 seconds; a Shear Rate of 65 to 140 reciprocal seconds; and a Peak Temperature of 230.degree. F. to 270.degree. F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignee: Borden, Inc.
    Inventors: Scot A. Irvin, Robert A. Fedor, Carleton G. Merritt
  • Food product
    Patent number: D339444
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Evenson, Robert A. Fedor, Richard K. Knutson, Mathew F. Langenfeld, Lydia T. Midness