John V Mathew

US Patent:

7364766, Apr 29, 2008

Filed:

Oct 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/683967

Inventors:

Sheri Lynn Baker - Dallas TX, US
John Mampra Mathew - Plano TX, US
Renu Mathew - Plano TX, US
Bruce Edward Rogers - Irving TX, US

Assignee:

Frito-Lay North America, Inc. - Plano TX

International Classification:

A21D 10/00

US Classification:

426622, 426458, 426466

Abstract:

A novel toasted flavor additive for enhancing the toasted flavor and appearance of food products. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, toasted corn flavor additive (“TCF”) is made by the steps of cooking whole corn kernels in a solution of lime and water; steeping the corn; draining and washing the corn; grinding, sheeting and cutting the corn into pieces; toasting the pieces until significant browning has occurred beyond the level normally associated with consumed masa products; and grinding the toasted pieces into a powder that can be administered as toasted corn flavor additive.

US Patent:

7820219, Oct 26, 2010

Filed:

Jun 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/761801

Inventors:

Sheri Lynn Baker - Dallas TX, US
John Mampra Mathew - Plano TX, US
Renu Mathew - Plano TX, US
Bruce Edward Rogers - Irving TX, US

Assignee:

Frito-Lay North America, Inc. - Plano TX

International Classification:

A23L 1/226
A21D 13/00

US Classification:

426537, 426438, 426466, 426549, 426560, 426622, 426808

Abstract:

A novel toasted flavor additive for enhancing the toasted flavor and appearance of food products. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, toasted corn flavor additive (“TCF”) is made by the steps of cooking whole corn kernels in a solution of lime and water; steeping the corn; draining and washing the corn; grinding, sheeting and cutting the corn into pieces; toasting the pieces until significant browning has occurred beyond the level normally associated with consumed masa products; and grinding the toasted pieces into a powder that can be administered as toasted corn flavor additive.

US Patent:

8318229, Nov 27, 2012

Filed:

Jan 24, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/041399

Inventors:

Pravin Maganlal Desai - Carrollton TX, US
John Mampra Mathew - Plano TX, US
Gerald James Vogel - Plano TX, US

Assignee:

Frito-Lay North America, Inc. - Plano TX

International Classification:

A23L 1/01

US Classification:

426438, 426446, 426637, 426808

Abstract:

A method and apparatus to impart a random curvature to frying pre-formed snack pieces in a multi-layer fryer through the use of a contoured submerger. The shape of the contours of a contoured submerger imparts a random final curvature to each snack piece as snack pieces pass through a glass transition during frying. The contours are chosen so as to achieve a desired bulk density for the packaged fried snack products. Such method and apparatus are also useful in controlling the amount of change in bulk density or amount of settling of a packaged product during shipping or handling.

US Patent:

20050260314, Nov 24, 2005

Filed:

May 19, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/848881

Inventors:

Sheri Baker - Dallas TX, US
Ajay Bhaskar - Allen TX, US
John Mathew - Plano TX, US
Renu Mathew - Plano TX, US
Kevin Trick - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

A21D006/00

US Classification:

426496000

Abstract:

A method of making a masa-based dough for use in a single mold form fryer. The invention is an improved process of making a buoyant, low density, low moisture content dough that is easily sheetable and results in a fried tortilla chip-like product with a similar texture of traditional tortilla chips. Starch is added to corn masa dough to help control moisture release during frying. The high shear mixing of the dough entrains air through nuclei formation making the dough more buoyant, and results in a smaller particle size of the dough increasing the uniformity of moisture distribution. The uniformity of moisture distribution provides more uniform buoyancy of the masa-based dough as it travels through a single mold form fryer.

US Patent:

20080044534, Feb 21, 2008

Filed:

Aug 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/843761

Inventors:

Sheri Baker - Dallas TX, US
Ajay Bhaskar - Allen TX, US
John Mathew - Plano TX, US
Renu Mathew - Plano TX, US
Kevin Trick - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

A23L 1/164

US Classification:

426439000

Abstract:

A method of making a masa-based dough for use in a single mold form fryer. The invention is an improved process of making a buoyant, low density, low moisture content dough that is easily sheetable and results in a fried tortilla chip-like product with a similar texture of traditional tortilla chips. Starch is added to corn masa dough to help control moisture release during frying. The high shear mixing of the dough entrains air through nuclei formation making the dough more buoyant, and results in a smaller particle size of the dough increasing the uniformity of moisture distribution. The uniformity of moisture distribution provides more uniform buoyancy of the masa-based dough as it travels through a single mold form fryer.

US Patent:

20080198983, Aug 21, 2008

Filed:

Feb 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/033543

Inventors:

Jeffrey Citron - Brielle NJ, US
John Mathew - New York NY, US
Michael R. De Candia - Middletown NJ, US
Cynthia Capone - New York NY, US

International Classification:

H04M 1/64

US Classification:

379 8822

Abstract:

Method, apparatus, and computer readable medium for managing an electronic greeting in a telecommunication system are described. In some examples, a call is received via the telecommunication system. Descriptions of pre-recorded electronic content are played in the call. A selection of one or more items of the pre-recorded electronic content is received. An electronic greeting is formed from the one or more items of the pre-recorded electronic content. A selection of one or more intended recipients is received. The electronic greeting is scheduled to be sent towards the one or more intended recipients via the telecommunication system.

US Patent:

20090003556, Jan 1, 2009

Filed:

Mar 24, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/054055

Inventors:

John MATHEW - New York NY, US
Vishal Patel - New Brunswick NJ, US
Nirav Kadakia - Edison NJ, US
Adam Tistler - Ridgewood NJ, US

Assignee:

Vonage Holdings Corporation - Holmdel NJ

International Classification:

H04M 1/64

US Classification:

379 8823

Abstract:

Method, apparatus, and computer readable medium for managing an electronic greeting in a telecommunication system are described. In some examples, a call from a subscriber is received via the telecommunication system. Descriptions of pre-recorded electronic content are played in the call. A selection of one or more items of the pre-recorded electronic content is received. An electronic greeting template is formed from the one or more items of the pre-recorded electronic content. The electronic greeting template is sent towards the subscriber via the telecommunication system, where the subscriber may then further manage the electronic greeting template as desired.

US Patent:

20100165978, Jul 1, 2010

Filed:

Dec 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/345209

Inventors:

John Mathew - Emerson NJ, US
Jacob Thomas, JR. - New Milford NJ, US

International Classification:

H04L 12/66
G10L 15/26
H04W 4/12
G06Q 30/00
G06F 17/30

US Classification:

370352, 704235, 455466, 705 26, 707E17018, 707E17032

Abstract:

Method and apparatus for providing an automated shopping service in a telecommunication system are described. In some examples, a call is received via the telecommunication system initiated by a caller. An electronic prompt is played to the caller. An electronic response is received from the caller in response to the electronic prompt. At least one item requested by the caller is automatically detected in the electronic response. A search is performed of at least one shopping source to obtain information associated with the at least one item. The information is sent to towards the caller.