Patents by Inventor Steven R. Schellhaass

Steven R. Schellhaass 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).

  • Composition and method for flavoring popcorn product
    Patent number: 5750166
    Abstract: A method of coating unpopped popcorn kernels for enhanced flavor impact is provided. According to one application, an aqueous-based adhesive composition is applied to unpopped popcorn kernels and a dry flavorant composition is added. Preferably, excessive moisture is dried from the kernels. A flavorant facilitator is then applied to provide enhanced flavor impact. A coated, unpopped popcorn product, capable of being popped in a microwave oven in the absence of added oil or fat to advantage, is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: Golden Valley Microwave Foods, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven R. Schellhaass