Michael J Jensen

Address:

13617 Nicholas St, Omaha, NE 68154

VIN:

1N4BL24E38C119727

Make:

NISSAN

Model:

ALTIMA

Year:

2008

US Patent:

7923047, Apr 12, 2011

Filed:

Feb 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/708667

Inventors:

Michael Jensen - Omaha NE, US
Gordon Smith - Omaha NE, US
Shawn Fear - Omaha NE, US
Lance Schilmoeller - Omaha NE, US
Clinton Johnson - Omaha NE, US

Assignee:

ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc. - Omaha NE

International Classification:

A23L 1/22

US Classification:

426 97, 426 74, 426 99, 426279, 426289, 426302, 426443, 426534, 426549, 426601, 426648, 426649

Abstract:

A seasoning for reducing dietary sodium intake is disclosed. The portion of seasoning has a mean particle size of less than or equal to 20 microns. In one embodiment, the invention is a seasoning comprising a first seasoning component including a salt and a second seasoning component selected for at least one of complementing and reducing the amount of the first seasoning component required for flavoring a food product.

US Patent:

20070254073, Nov 1, 2007

Filed:

Apr 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/788364

Inventors:

Michael Jensen - Omaha NE, US
Jody Shands - Plymouth MN, US
Jamie Halgerson - Omaha NE, US

International Classification:

B65D 81/34

US Classification:

426107000

Abstract:

Techniques for preparation of a glazed microwave popcorn product are disclosed. In one embodiment, a glazed microwave popcorn product includes a first package comprising unpopped popcorn for popping in a microwave oven, an oil/fat-based slurry, and a second addition package comprising a glazing blend for adding to the popcorn after popping are described. In another embodiment, a one-step process comprises a charge of microwavable popcorn with a particulate glazing blend included with a charge of unpopped popcorn and a charge of oil/fat-based slurry.

US Patent:

20080003339, Jan 3, 2008

Filed:

Jun 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/820530

Inventors:

Clinton Johnson - Omaha NE, US
Michael Jensen - Omaha NE, US
Lance Schilmoeller - Omaha NE, US
Gordon Smith - Omaha NE, US

International Classification:

A23L 1/22

US Classification:

426534

Abstract:

A method and seasoning including sea salt for flavoring food is disclosed. The sea salt has a mean particle size less than about 20 microns. In another embodiment, the present invention is directed to a seasoning comprising a first seasoning component, including a sea salt, and a second seasoning component selected for at least one of complementing the first seasoning component and reducing the amount of the first seasoning component required for flavoring a food product. The sea salt component has a mean particle size less than 20 microns.

US Patent:

20080008790, Jan 10, 2008

Filed:

Feb 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/707774

Inventors:

Michael Jensen - Omaha NE, US
Gordon Smith - Omaha NE, US
Shawn Fear - Omaha NE, US
Lance Schilmoeller - Omaha NE, US
Clinton Johnson - Omaha NE, US

International Classification:

A23L 1/22

US Classification:

426 97, 426106, 426649, 426650

Abstract:

A seasoned food product, a seasoning, and a method for seasoning and/or preserving a food product is described in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present invention. The charge of seasoning has a mean particle size of at least approximately less than 20 microns. In another embodiment, the present invention is a seasoning comprising a first seasoning component including a salt and a second seasoning component selected for at least one of complementing the first seasoning component and reducing the amount of the first seasoning component required for flavoring a food product. The first seasoning component and second seasoning component have a mean particle size of at least approximately less than 20 microns.

US Patent:

20080038411, Feb 14, 2008

Filed:

Feb 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/703067

Inventors:

Michael Jensen - Omaha NE, US
Gordon Smith - Omaha NE, US
Shawn Fear - Omaha NE, US
Lance Schilmoeller - Omaha NE, US
Clinton Johnson - Omaha NE, US

International Classification:

A23P 1/08
A23C 15/00
A23L 1/00
A23L 1/22
A23L 1/237

US Classification:

426 96, 426581, 426618, 426649, 426650

Abstract:

A seasoning having particles less than 20 microns in size is added to food to provide taste enhancement and flavor potentiation. In one embodiment, a microwave popcorn product comprising a charge of popcorn kernels, a charge of seasoning for flavoring the charge of kernels, and a bag for containing the charge of seasoning and charge of kernels is disclosed. In another embodiment, the present invention is directed to a seasoning comprising a first seasoning component including a salt and a second seasoning component selected for at least one of complementing the first seasoning component and reducing the amount of the first seasoning component required for flavoring a food product.

US Patent:

20080044546, Feb 21, 2008

Filed:

Aug 17, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/893978

Inventors:

Michael Jensen - Omaha NE, US
Lance Schilmoeller - Omaha NE, US
Jamie Halgerson - Omaha NE, US
Gordon Smith - Omaha NE, US

International Classification:

A23D 7/00
A23L 1/00
A23L 1/22
A23L 1/237

US Classification:

426601000, 426649000, 426650000

Abstract:

A technique and process for preparation of a texturized microwave popcorn product is disclosed. A solid concentrated texturizing composition in a compact form is utilized in a microwavable popcorn bag. The solid concentrated texturizing blend is melted during cooking and dispersed over the popped popcorn as part of the popping process, resulting in a texturized popped microwave popcorn product.

US Patent:

20080075813, Mar 27, 2008

Filed:

Sep 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/904554

Inventors:

Gordon Smith - Omaha NE, US
Michael Jensen - Omaha NE, US

International Classification:

A23P 1/04
A23L 1/22

US Classification:

426 99, 426 96, 426 97

Abstract:

An encapsulated seasoning and method for seasoning for preserving, seasoning, enhancing, and potentiating flavor in a variety of foods and beverages is disclosed. The encapsulated seasoning may include shell and a core, the core comprising at least one seasoning particle having a particle size less than 25 microns and a non-aqueous composition. The encapsulated seasoning particle may include sodium chloride, as a seasoning, and a hydrophobic shell. Encapsulated small sodium chloride may be more effective in delivering taste impact than larger sized sodium chloride. Therefore, less sodium chloride may be required for the same taste effect resulting in less dietary sodium intake.

US Patent:

20100239720, Sep 23, 2010

Filed:

Mar 23, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/729734

Inventors:

Michael Laurence Jensen - Omaha NE, US
Jamie Lowell Halgerson - Hopkins MN, US

International Classification:

A23P 1/12
A21D 13/08

US Classification:

426 94, 426516

Abstract:

A dual textured, multicomponent snack food item comprising an outer jacket and a center filling encased within the outer jacket is disclosed. The center filling has a creamy texture. At the interface between the outer jacket and center filling, the center filling does not substantially migrate into the outer jacket during co-extrusion processing of the food item and/or in the final food item.