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Latest comment: 7 months ago by Friendlydaddy in topic Editor note on sources and scope

Editor note on sources and scope

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This draft focuses on Bernhardt Stahmer’s notability as an inventor and industrial entrepreneur, with particular attention to his role in developing machinery for ruffled potato chips and originating the Ruffles trademark. The connection between Stahmer and the Ruffles mark is supported by a 1989 U.S. District Court decision (Frito-Lay, Inc. v. Bachman Co., 704 F. Supp. 432), which documents Stahmer’s early adoption and subsequent transfer of the trademark to The Frito Company.

Care has been taken to distinguish between Stahmer’s role as an inventor and trademark originator and the later commercial development of the brand by Frito-Lay. Local newspaper coverage from the Omaha World-Herald and trade publications is used to document his broader career, patents, and civic activities. Feedback on sourcing or framing is welcome. Friendlydaddy (talk) 02:05, 7 January 2026 (UTC)Reply