Patents by Inventor Susan D. Shivas

Susan D. Shivas 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).

  • High protein snack product
    Patent number: 7556836
    Abstract: Snack products and processes for their manufacture are shown. The snack products provide a high concentration of protein, particularly soy protein, while maintaining an acceptable taste and texture. Additionally, there is a significant inhibition of the growth of microorganisms in the high protein snack products due to the high protein snack products having a low water activity. The high protein snack products have a textured soy protein product and a fruit or savory flavor flavoring agent and a semi-chewy or crisp texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Solae, LLC
    Inventors: Izumi Mueller, Mitch Kaestner, Susan D. Shivas, Michael Finfrock