Patents by Inventor Walter L. Schmidt

Walter L. Schmidt 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).

  • DRY MIX FOR A LOW-CALORIE SLUSH
    Publication number: 20020001656
    Abstract: A dry mix for producing a low-calorie slush when combined with an aqueous fluid and ice in an electric blender. The dry mix contains 62-87% bulking agent, such as maltodextrin, 2-20% food acid, 3-15% low-viscosity hydrocolloid, 1-8% non-gelling hydrocolloid, one or more intensive sweeteners and optionally a carbonating salt. Preferably, the mix is sugar-free and produces a slush, when combined with water and ice, having a calorie content of less than 60 calories per 8-ounce serving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 1999
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Inventors: CHARLES R. MASON, WALTER L. SCHMIDT, RITA W. BRANDER, AUDRA L. LANDON
  • Method of preparing a packaged frozen confection
    Patent number: 4794008
    Abstract: A packaged frozen food product is provided which is housed in a package which includes a first, substantially microwave permeable portion having a first frozen food component housed therein, and a second, microwave reflective portion having a second frozen food component retained therein. The package also includes a void space between the first frozen food component and the second frozen food component. Upon microwave heating, the first frozen food component will be thawed and the second frozen food component will remain substantially frozen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1988
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Walter L. Schmidt, Clement R. Wyss, Edward L. Scarsella, John F. Halligan, Joan M. Adams