Steven A Zoller

Title: Steven A. Zoller and a Reduced-Density Coffee Process.

Introduction

Steven A. Zoller is an inventor associated with The Procter & Gamble Company. His patent describes a process for producing roast-and-ground coffee with reduced density while maintaining an acceptable appearance.

Latest Patents

The supplied information identifies 1 patent for Zoller: “Process for Making a Reduced Density Roast and Ground Coffee.” The process cracks roasted coffee beans so that about 40% to 80% are retained on a 6-mesh screen, normalizes the cracked beans, and then grinds them. The resulting coffee product has a density of about 0.24 to 0.41 grams per cubic centimeter. The method is designed to produce an acceptable, non-chaffy appearance while avoiding problems associated with air removal and screening.

Career Highlights

Zoller’s listed patent reflects work on coffee processing and product characteristics, particularly the density and appearance of roast-and-ground coffee. The supplied information associates his work with The Procter & Gamble Company.

Collaborations

The listed coworkers are Daniel L. Woods and Steven J. Kirkpatrick. The supplied information does not specify their roles in the patent or the extent of their collaboration with Zoller.

Conclusion

Steven A. Zoller’s identified patent presents a three-step approach to making reduced-density roast-and-ground coffee, highlighting a practical innovation in coffee processing.