Method for elemental analysis of a snack food product in a dynamic production line

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9678015
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14865413

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A method and apparatus for analyzing one or more elements of targeted moving snack food surfaces uses laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy to detect the presence, absence, or amount of an element on a heterogeneous surface, including seasoned and ready-to-eat snack foods. A laser is used to quantify the element concentration without destroying the targeted sample. An automated on-line system may be integrated into the method to create a closed-loop feedback control system, adjusting the concentration as desired.

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  • FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.;APPLIED SPECTRA, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fagan, Scott Dallas, US 19 67
Liu, Chunyi Fremont, US 14 71
Martin, Paul Allan Celina, US 3 72
Richardson, Scotty G Gainesville, US 1 5
Russo, Richard E Walnut Creek, US 25 1406
Shao, Chen C Plano, US 10 37
Yoo, Jong Hyun Dublin, US 15 353

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