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公开(公告)号：US20180011069A1
公开(公告)日：2018-01-11
申请号：US15711592
申请日：2017-09-21
Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
Inventor： Ou BAI , Wilfred Marcellien BOURG, JR. , Scott FAGAN , Enrique MICHEL-SANCHEZ , Shahmeer Ali MIRZA , Scott G. RICHARDSON , Chen C. SHAO
CPC classification number: G01N33/10 , G01B11/30 , G01B17/08 , G01H9/008 , G01N29/12 , G01N29/2418 , G01N2291/02827 , G01N2291/02845 , G01N2291/0289
Abstract: A non-destructive measurement apparatus and method for quantitatively measuring texture of a food snack is disclosed. The apparatus includes a laser generating tool, an ultrasound excitation device, an acoustic capturing device, an ultrasound capturing device and a data processing unit. The laser generating tool and the ultrasound excitation tool direct energy towards a food snack placed on a surface and produce an acoustic signal and an ultrasound signal. The data processing unit further comprises a digital signal processing module that processes the received acoustic signal and ultrasound signal. A statistical processing module further filters the acoustic signal from the data processing unit and generates a quantitative acoustic model for texture attributes such as hardness and fracturability. The quantitative model is correlated with a qualitative texture measurement from a descriptive expert panel. Texture of food snacks are quantitatively measured with the quantitative acoustic model.
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公开(公告)号：US20180328894A1
公开(公告)日：2018-11-15
申请号：US16044565
申请日：2018-07-25
Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
Inventor： Ou BAI , Wilfred Marcellien BOURG, JR. , Scott FAGAN , Enrique MICHEL-SANCHEZ , Shahmeer Ali MIRZA , Scott G. RICHARDSON , Chen C. SHAO
CPC classification number: G01B5/28 , G01H9/008 , G01N29/12 , G01N29/2418 , G01N29/42 , G01N29/4454 , G01N33/025 , G01N33/10 , G01N2291/02466 , G01N2291/02818 , G01N2291/02827 , G01N2291/02845 , G01N2291/0289
Abstract: A photo acoustic non-destructive measurement apparatus and method for quantitatively measuring texture of a food snack is disclosed. The apparatus includes a laser generating tool, an acoustic capturing device, and a data processing unit. The laser generating tool directs a laser towards a food snack placed on a surface and creates pressure waves that propagate through the air and produce an acoustic signal. The acoustic capturing device records and forwards the signal to a data processing unit. The data processing unit further comprises a digital signal processing module that processes the received acoustic signal. A statistical processing module further filters the acoustic signal from the data processing unit and generates a quantitative acoustic model for texture attributes such as hardness and fracturability. The quantitative model is correlated with a qualitative texture measurement from a descriptive expert panel. Texture of food snacks are quantitatively measured with the quantitative acoustic model.
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公开(公告)号：US20180110368A1
公开(公告)日：2018-04-26
申请号：US15793651
申请日：2017-10-25
Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
Inventor： Scott FAGAN
CPC classification number: A47J37/1214 , A23L5/11 , A23V2002/00 , A23V2300/10 , A23V2300/24 , A47J37/1228 , A47J37/1266 , A47J37/1276 , G01N33/03
Abstract: A fryer system and method for producing fried food pieces are disclosed herein. A fryer, located in a frying region of the fryer system, produces fried food pieces. An adjustable draining device, located in a draining region of the fryer system, is downstream from the frying region and controls a residence time of the fried food pieces in the draining region. A set of takeout conveyors bridges the frying region and the draining region and reduces a bed depth of the fried food pieces as the set of takeout conveyors transfers the fried food pieces from the fryer to the draining device. An enclosure at least partially encloses the frying region and the draining region to maintain a controlled environment within the draining region.
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公开(公告)号：US20170097222A1
公开(公告)日：2017-04-06
申请号：US15380943
申请日：2016-12-15
Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
Inventor： Ou BAI , Wilfred Marcellien BOURG, JR. , Scott FAGAN , Enrique MICHEL-SANCHEZ , Shahmeer Ali MIRZA , Scott G. RICHARDSON , Chen C. SHAO
CPC classification number: G01N29/2418 , G01B5/28 , G01H9/008 , G01N29/12 , G01N29/42 , G01N29/4454 , G01N33/025 , G01N33/10 , G01N2291/02466 , G01N2291/02818 , G01N2291/02827 , G01N2291/02845 , G01N2291/0289
Abstract: A photo acoustic non-destructive measurement apparatus and method for quantitatively measuring texture of a food snack is disclosed. The apparatus includes a laser generating tool, an acoustic capturing device, and a data processing unit. The laser generating tool directs a laser towards a food snack placed on a surface and creates pressure waves that propagate through the air and produce an acoustic signal. The acoustic capturing device records and forwards the signal to a data processing unit. The data processing unit further comprises a digital signal processing module that processes the received acoustic signal. A statistical processing module further filters the acoustic signal from the data processing unit and generates a quantitative acoustic model for texture attributes such as hardness and fracturability. The quantitative model is correlated with a qualitative texture measurement from a descriptive expert panel. Texture of food snacks are quantitatively measured with the quantitative acoustic model.
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公开(公告)号：US20190017972A1
公开(公告)日：2019-01-17
申请号：US16132830
申请日：2018-09-17
Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
Inventor： Ou BAI , Wilfred Marcellien BOURG, JR. , Scott FAGAN , Enrique MICHEL-SANCHEZ , Shahmeer Ali MIRZA , Scott G. RICHARDSON , Chen C. SHAO
IPC: G01N29/24 , G01N33/10 , G01N29/036 , G01N29/02 , G01N33/14
Abstract: A photo acoustic non-destructive measurement apparatus and method for quantitatively measuring texture of a liquid. The apparatus includes a laser generating tool, an acoustic capturing device, and a data processing unit. The laser generating tool directs a laser towards a surface of a liquid contained in a container and creates pressure waves that propagate through the air and produce an acoustic signal. The acoustic capturing device records and forwards the signal to a data processing unit. The data processing unit further comprises a digital signal processing module that processes the received acoustic signal. A statistical processing module further filters the acoustic signal from the data processing unit and generates a quantitative acoustic model for texture attributes such as hardness and fracturability. The quantitative model is correlated with a qualitative texture measurement from a descriptive expert panel. Textures of liquids are quantitatively measured with the quantitative acoustic model.
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公开(公告)号：US20170184551A1
公开(公告)日：2017-06-29
申请号：US15459828
申请日：2017-03-15
Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
Inventor： Ou BAI , Wilfred Marcellien BOURG, JR. , Scott FAGAN , Enrique MICHEL-SANCHEZ , Shahmeer Ali MIRZA , Scott G. RICHARDSON , Chen C. SHAO
CPC classification number: G01N29/2418 , G01H9/008 , G01N29/02 , G01N29/036 , G01N33/10 , G01N33/14 , G01N2291/022 , G01N2291/02818 , G01N2291/02827
Abstract: A photo acoustic non-destructive measurement apparatus and method for quantitatively measuring texture of a liquid. The apparatus includes a laser generating tool, an acoustic capturing device, and a data processing unit. The laser generating tool directs a laser towards a surface of a liquid contained in a container and creates pressure waves that propagate through the air and produce an acoustic signal. The acoustic capturing device records and forwards the signal to a data processing unit. The data processing unit further comprises a digital signal processing module that processes the received acoustic signal. A statistical processing module further filters the acoustic signal from the data processing unit and generates a quantitative acoustic model for texture attributes such as hardness and fracturability. The quantitative model is correlated with a qualitative texture measurement from a descriptive expert panel. Textures of liquids are quantitatively measured with the quantitative acoustic model.
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公开(公告)号：US20170097324A1
公开(公告)日：2017-04-06
申请号：US15380622
申请日：2016-12-15
Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
Inventor： Ou BAI , Wilfred Marcellien BOURG, JR. , Scott FAGAN , Enrique MICHEL-SANCHEZ , Shahmeer Ali MIRZA , Scott G. RICHARDSON , Chen C. SHAO
CPC classification number: G01N29/2418 , G01B5/28 , G01H9/008 , G01N29/12 , G01N29/42 , G01N29/4454 , G01N33/025 , G01N33/10 , G01N2291/02466 , G01N2291/02818 , G01N2291/02827 , G01N2291/02845 , G01N2291/0289
Abstract: A photo acoustic non-destructive measurement apparatus and method for quantitatively measuring texture of a food snack is disclosed. The apparatus includes a laser generating tool, an acoustic capturing device, and a data processing unit. The laser generating tool directs a laser towards a food snack placed on a surface and creates pressure waves that propagate through the air and produce an acoustic signal. The acoustic capturing device records and forwards the signal to a data processing unit. The data processing unit further comprises a digital signal processing module that processes the received acoustic signal. A statistical processing module further filters the acoustic signal from the data processing unit and generates a quantitative acoustic model for texture attributes such as hardness and fracturability. The quantitative model is correlated with a qualitative texture measurement from a descriptive expert panel. Texture of food snacks are quantitatively measured with the quantitative acoustic model.
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公开(公告)号：US20130174634A1
公开(公告)日：2013-07-11
申请号：US13783591
申请日：2013-03-04
Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： Wilfred M. BOURG, JR. , Scott FAGAN
CPC classification number: G01N33/00 , G01N15/0205 , G01N25/00
Abstract: A method for analyzing moisture content in an analyzer. In one embodiment a sample is introduced into an analyzer and an initial weight is obtained. The sample is then fortified where it is allowed to pick-up moisture. The temperature of the analyzer is increased and an initial fortified point is obtained wherein the sample has returned to its initial weight. Thereafter the analyzer obtains the final moisture content of the sample at a test finish time. In one embodiment satellite analyzers are biased against a standard analyzer so that more uniform results are obtained.
Abstract translation: 一种用于分析分析仪中水分含量的方法。 在一个实施例中，将样品引入分析器并获得初始重量。 然后将样品强化，允许其吸收水分。 分析仪的温度升高，并获得初始强化点，其中样品已经恢复到其初始重量。 此后，分析仪在测试完成时间内获得样品的最终含水量。 在一个实施例中，卫星分析仪偏向标准分析仪，以获得更均匀的结果。
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