Patents by Inventor Vincent Paul Sommer

Vincent Paul Sommer 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).

  • Soft Shaped Tortillas
    Publication number: 20220151247
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses edible carriers for foods that are soft but still hold a preformed shape. Specifically encompassed are soft shaped tortilla products that can be used to hold food fillings. Exemplary shapes and sizes are provided for the products. Also encompassed are methods of making, packaging, and using the products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Griebel, Vincent Paul Sommer, Ivan Hajovy
  • Soft shaped tortillas
    Patent number: 11246316
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses edible carriers for foods that are soft but still hold a preformed shape. Specifically encompassed are soft shaped tortilla products that can be used to hold food fillings. Exemplary shapes and sizes are provided for the products. Also encompassed are methods of making, packaging, and using the products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M Griebel, Vincent Paul Sommer, Ivan Hajovy
  • Soft Shaped Tortillas
    Publication number: 20200397009
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses edible carriers for foods that are soft but still hold a preformed shape. Specifically encompassed are soft shaped tortilla products that can be used to hold food fillings. Exemplary shapes and sizes are provided for the products. Also encompassed are methods of making, packaging, and using the products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Griebel, Vincent Paul Sommer, Ivan Hajovy
  • Soft shaped tortillas
    Patent number: 10785985
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses edible carriers for foods that are soft but still hold a preformed shape. Specifically encompassed are soft shaped tortilla products that can be used to hold food fillings. Exemplary shapes and sizes are provided for the products. Also encompassed are methods of making, packaging, and using the products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Griebel, Vincent Paul Sommer, Ivan Hajovy
  • Soft Shaped Tortillas
    Publication number: 20200281217
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses edible carriers for foods that are soft but still hold a preformed shape. Specifically encompassed are soft shaped tortilla products that can be used to hold food fillings. Exemplary shapes and sizes are provided for the products. Also encompassed are methods of making, packaging, and using the products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M Griebel, Vincent Paul Sommer, Ivan Hajovy
  • SOFT SHAPED TORTILLAS
    Publication number: 20140377424
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses edible carriers for foods that are soft but still hold a preformed shape. Specifically encompassed are soft shaped tortilla products that can be used to hold food fillings. Exemplary shapes and sizes are provided for the products. Also encompassed are methods of making, packaging, and using the products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Jonathan M. GRIEBEL, Vincent Paul SOMMER
  • SOFT SHAPED TORTILLAS
    Publication number: 20100272863
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses edible carriers for foods that are soft but still hold a preformed shape. Specifically encompassed are soft shaped tortilla products that can be used to hold food fillings. Exemplary shapes and sizes are provided for the products. Also encompassed are methods of making, packaging, and using the products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Griebel, Vincent Paul Sommer