Patents by Inventor Wayne M. Pafko

Wayne M. Pafko 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).

  • Patent number: 9999231
    Abstract: A press assembly for forming a food product where the press assembly includes a cutting die including a body that extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end has an irregular shape and a sharp edge configured to cut the food product into the irregular shape. The body has an interior surface surrounding an interior space. The press assembly further includes a pressure plate arranged within the interior space. The pressure plate includes a pressing surface including a first zone and a second zone surrounding and extending from the first zone at a taper angle such that an outer end of the second zone is recessed from an inner end adjacent the first zone. The cutting die and the pressure plate cooperate to press and cut the food product. The food product is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: SFC Global Supply Chain, Inc.
    Inventors: David Rettey, Adam Kronback, Gaelle Denais-Kruse, Robert Mathiowetz, David Zion Ovadia, Wayne M. Pafko
  • Publication number: 20150147435
    Abstract: A press assembly for forming a food product where the press assembly includes a cutting dye including a body that extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end has an irregular shape and a sharp edge configured to cut the food product into the irregular shape. The body has an interior surface surrounding an interior space. The press assembly further includes a pressure plate arranged within the interior space. The pressure plate includes a pressing surface including a first zone and a second zone surrounding and extending from the first zone at a taper angle such that an outer end of the second zone is recessed from an inner end adjacent the first zone. The cutting dye and the pressure plate cooperate to press and cut the food product. The food product is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: David Rettey, Adam Kronback, Gaelle Denais-Kruse, Robert Mathiowetz, David Zion Ovadia, Wayne M. Pafko
  • Publication number: 20100266731
    Abstract: Premium quality parbaked frozen pizza can be made by adding premium rough cut toppings to a premium generally square crust having a rough edge mimicking a hand formed crust. The pizza provides the appearance of being hand made and baked in a brick wood fired oven providing a crispy exterior, a soft interior crust having characteristic toasted color indicia. In use, the pizza is packaged in conventional corrugated forms, outer wrapped and packaged for delivery in retail environments. The product can be removed from its packaging and baked at home, mimicking a product from a restaurant grade preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Schwan's Global Supply Chain, Inc.
    Inventors: Shelly Walter, Wayne M. Pafko, Mohamed M. Morad
  • Publication number: 20100266736
    Abstract: Premium quality parbaked frozen pizza can be made by adding premium rough cut toppings to a premium generally square crust having a rough edge mimicking a hand formed crust. The pizza provides the appearance of being hand made and baked in a brick wood fired oven providing a crispy exterior, a soft interior crust having characteristic toasted color indicia. In use, the pizza is packaged in conventional corrugated forms, outer wrapped and packaged for delivery in retail environments. The product can be removed from its packaging and baked at home, mimicking a product from a restaurant grade preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Schwan's Food Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Shelly WALTER, Wayne M. PAFKO, Mohamed M. MORAD
  • Publication number: 20040175477
    Abstract: Premium quality parbaked frozen pizza can be made by adding premium rough cut toppings to a premium generally square crust having a rough edge mimicking a hand formed crust. The pizza provides the appearance of being hand made and baked in a brick wood fired oven providing a crispy exterior, a soft interior crust having characteristic toasted color indicia. In use, the pizza is packaged in conventional corrugated forms, outer wrapped and packaged for delivery in retail environments. The product can be removed from its packaging and baked at home, mimicking a product from a restaurant grade preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Shelly Walter, Wayne M. Pafko, Mohamed M. Morad
  • Publication number: 20040146622
    Abstract: Premium quality parbaked frozen pizza can be made by adding premium rough cut toppings to a premium generally square crust having a rough edge mimicking a hand formed crust. The pizza provides the appearance of being hand made and baked in a brick wood fired oven providing a crispy exterior, a soft interior crust having characteristic toasted color indicia. In use, the pizza is packaged in conventional corrugated forms, outer wrapped and packaged for delivery in retail environments. The product can be removed from its packaging and baked at home, mimicking a product from a restaurant grade preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Shelly Walter, Wayne M. Pafko, Mohamed M. Morad
  • Patent number: D527862
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Schwan's Food Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne M. Pafko