公开(公告)号：US20180242599A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-30

申请号：US15441302

申请日：2017-02-24

Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.

Inventor： Michael ADAMS ,  Adam BROSKI ,  Vamshidhar PUPPALA ,  Chad WOELFLE

IPC: A21D13/40 ,  A23C19/068

CPC classification number: A21D13/40 ,  A23C19/0912 ,  A23L7/117

Abstract: A yeast-free dough contains at least 40% natural cheese. The natural cheese is mixed with wheat flour, pregelatinized starch, and water to make a non-laminated dough, which is then sheeted, cut and dehydrated. The finished product has a peak force hardness of between about 15,000 to about 30,000 grams and an expanded internal air cell structure throughout and a bulk density of from about 100 to about 400 g/L.

公开(公告)号：US20180237173A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-23

申请号：US15436345

申请日：2017-02-17

Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.

Inventor： Patrick Joseph BIERSCHENK

IPC: B65B1/22 ,  B65B9/22 ,  B65B51/30 ,  B65B65/02 ,  B65B57/04

CPC classification number: B65B1/22 ,  B65B9/2007 ,  B65B9/2014 ,  B65B9/22

Abstract: A vertical fill, form and seal (VFFS) apparatus for particulates that facilitates the close-packing (“settling”) of the particulates such that a smaller package is needed to contain a mass of particulates in a charge to the VFFS apparatus. The former of the VFFS apparatus, and an associated film driver, move up and down synchronously and in a controlled manner. A partially formed bag, below the former, containing particulates is shaken up and down as the former moves up and down, while the packaging film travels downward continuously in the apparatus. The shaking causes the particulates to settle, and to increase in bulk density. This allows use of less packaging, and lowers use of transportation fuel. In an embodiment, an actuator is in mechanical communication with the former (and its associated film driver) to apply a vertical reciprocating force to the former.

公开(公告)号：US10010106B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-03

申请号：US14919845

申请日：2015-10-22

Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.

Inventor： Wilfred Marcellien Bourg, Jr. ,  Stephen Graham ,  Richard James Ruegg

IPC: A23N7/01 ,  A23N7/02 ,  A23N7/00 ,  A23L7/00 ,  A23N7/04 ,  A23N7/10 ,  B24C3/00 ,  B24C3/08 ,  B24C3/10 ,  B24C3/12 ,  B24C3/18 ,  B24C3/32 ,  B24C5/00 ,  B24C7/00 ,  B24C11/00 ,  A23L5/00

CPC classification number: A23N7/023 ,  A23L5/57 ,  A23L7/00 ,  A23N7/00 ,  A23N7/02 ,  A23N7/04 ,  A23N7/10 ,  B24C3/00 ,  B24C3/08 ,  B24C3/10 ,  B24C3/12 ,  B24C3/18 ,  B24C3/32 ,  B24C5/00 ,  B24C7/00 ,  B24C7/0007 ,  B24C11/00

Abstract: A method and apparatus for causing attrition to an outer surface of a food product to provide a removed portion of the food product and a remainder of the food product. In a first aspect, an abrasive stream contacts the outer surface of the food product, thereby separating at least a portion of the outer surface of the food product from the remainder of the food product to provide the removed portion of the food product. In a second aspect, the apparatus includes a product positioner to position the food product in an attrition zone and a nozzle for discharging the abrasive stream into contact with the food product in the attrition zone. The abrasive stream can be food grade and can include a food grade fluid and a food grade abrasive, for example, air and salt, respectively.

公开(公告)号：US20180170599A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

申请号：US15386888

申请日：2016-12-21

Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc. ,  Douglas Machine, Inc.

Inventor： Patrick Joseph Bierschenk ,  Frank Mathew Brenkus ,  Ronald M. Gust

IPC: B65B51/30 ,  B65B43/54 ,  B65B65/02 ,  B65B9/207

Abstract: A vertical form fill and seal apparatus, for packaging particulates, includes a package sealing assembly that has opposed sealing jaws operatively coupled to each other by mechanical connection at a common pivot point. A first jaw actuator is mechanically coupled to the opposed sealing jaws to pivot the jaws in a controlled manner about the common pivot point. A second actuator is mechanically coupled to the package sealing assembly and is configured to impart controlled reciprocating motion to the package sealing assembly. A controller is configured to control the first actuator and to control the second actuator thereby causing the jaws to describe a preset locus of travel, allowing flexibility of type of bag being made without change-out of jaws. The packaging film may move continuously, or may optionally be controlled to move intermittently through the VFFS.

公开(公告)号：US09975653B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US14753285

申请日：2015-06-29

Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.

Inventor： Eduard Edwards ,  Joseph Paul Sagel

IPC: B65B9/22 ,  B65B61/18 ,  B65B9/20 ,  B65B9/213 ,  B65B41/12

CPC classification number: B65B9/22 ,  B65B9/2014 ,  B65B9/2028 ,  B65B9/2056 ,  B65B9/213 ,  B65B41/12 ,  B65B61/188

Abstract: An apparatus and method for reducing stress marks and pleats on a package. The apparatus includes the use of an elongated filling tube. The dimensions of the elongated filling tube reduce the stress on the film as it is being formed around the filling tube. Further, the dimensions of the elongated filling tube prevent the formation of pleats as the sealing jaws must travel a decreased distance to seal, and the filling tube cross section better resembles the final package.

公开(公告)号：USD804948S1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-12

申请号：US29529612

申请日：2015-06-09

Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.

Designer： Robert Godfroid ,  Galina Laufer ,  David Michael Pehar ,  John Evan Spirk

公开(公告)号：US09840346B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-12

申请号：US14528692

申请日：2014-10-30

Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc. ,  Douglas Machine Inc.

Inventor： Patrick Joseph Bierschenk ,  Frank Mathew Brenkus ,  Ronald M. Gust ,  Steven Kenneth Tucker

IPC: B65B9/20 ,  B65B61/28 ,  B65B51/30 ,  B65B61/24 ,  B65B9/213 ,  B29C65/18 ,  B29C65/74 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29C65/08

CPC classification number: B65B9/2056 ,  B29C65/08 ,  B29C65/18 ,  B29C65/745 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/4312 ,  B29C66/4322 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/72321 ,  B29C66/72341 ,  B29C66/72343 ,  B29C66/73711 ,  B29C66/81435 ,  B29C66/8221 ,  B29C66/83221 ,  B29C66/849 ,  B29C66/91421 ,  B29C66/91431 ,  B29C66/919 ,  B65B9/2042 ,  B65B9/2049 ,  B65B9/213 ,  B65B51/303 ,  B65B61/24 ,  B65B61/28 ,  B65B2220/12 ,  B29K2023/12 ,  B29K2067/003

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a structurally resilient package with a desired shape on a vertical form, fill, and seal machine. The method comprises sealing a film to form a back seal; forming a first end seal to form a partially formed first package; flattening a first side of the partially formed first package to form a flat first side; filling the partially formed first package with product; forming a second end seal on the partially formed first package to form a first package from the partially formed first package; flattening the second side of the first package to form a flat second side, wherein the flattening the first side and the flattening the second side occur on a first machine.

公开(公告)号：US20170233143A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-17

申请号：US15045918

申请日：2016-02-17

Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.

Inventor： Chad Arthur HUEBNER

IPC: B65D33/25 ,  B29C65/00

CPC classification number: B65D33/2508

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a resealable package, a film for forming the resealable package, and a corresponding method. The resealable package includes a front panel, a back panel opposite the front panel, an upper transverse seal located at an upper end of the resealable package and a lower transverse seal located a lower end of the resealable package. The resealable package also includes a hermetic back seal extending along the back panel from the top transverse seal to the bottom transverse seal, and a zipper seal located within the interior region that spans the width of the resealable package.

公开(公告)号：US20170203909A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-20

申请号：US15478818

申请日：2017-04-04

Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.

Inventor： Robert GODFROID ,  Galina LAUFER ,  David Michael PEHAR ,  John Evan SPIRK

IPC: B65D83/38 ,  B65D83/56 ,  B65D83/46 ,  B65D83/20 ,  B65D83/40

CPC classification number: B65D83/38 ,  B65D83/206 ,  B65D83/40 ,  B65D83/46 ,  B65D83/56 ,  B65D83/752

Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing and dispensing a viscous product. The product and a propellant are stored in a container on a base, and the propellant forms a head space. In a storage configuration, the container rests on the base, the base rests on a surface, and the propellant in the head space and the product tend to move toward positions wherein the propellant in the head space is at a higher elevation than the product and the product is at a higher elevation than an inlet to a dispenser. In one aspect, the base comprises a first portion, a second portion comprising a lid, a sidewall comprising a window, and an interior. In a second aspect, the method comprises storing the container in the storage configuration, removing the lid to expose a dispenser, dispensing the product, and viewing an interior of the base through the window.

公开(公告)号：US20170202262A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-20

申请号：US15475851

申请日：2017-03-31

Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.

Inventor： Jorge C. MORALES-ALVAREZ ,  V.N. Mohan RAO

IPC: A23P30/20 ,  A23L7/10 ,  A23P30/34 ,  A23L7/17

CPC classification number: B29C47/122 ,  A23L7/117 ,  A23L7/17 ,  A23L7/198 ,  A23L11/05 ,  A23P30/20 ,  A23P30/34 ,  A23V2002/00 ,  B29C47/0004 ,  B29C47/0042 ,  B29C47/0828 ,  B29C47/12 ,  B29C47/40 ,  B29C47/402 ,  B29C47/662 ,  B29C47/92 ,  B29C2947/92704

Abstract: An improved rotary head extruder incorporates a twin auger system, in lieu of the typically used single auger, to create random extruded products having a density within the range of about 3.0 to about 6.0 lbs/cu ft. Extrusion using the rotary die system of a rotary head extruder together with the twin auger system allows for a wide variety of fine materials to be successfully introduced into and conveyed within a rotary head extruder to the die assembly, where the materials are cooked to form random extruded products. A transition piece at the downstream end of the augers allows for continuous, uniform flow to the die assembly, where cooking takes place. The extruded products incorporate formulations with various ingredients aside from the typically used corn meal formulations, having different tastes and nutritional benefits while maintaining the desired bulk density, texture, and crunch of random extruded products.