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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8012521 | Method for controlling water content with decontamination in meats Disclosed is a method for producing treated meat having a predetermined proportion of water in a container. The method includes treating meat that has lost water content through evaporation with an agent capable of killing bacteria together with an amount of water, ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7976883 | Method for delivering hot and cold beverages on demand in a variety of flavorings and nutritional additives The invention relates to a method for delivering a flavored and/or nutritionally enhanced non-carbonated beverage on premise. The method comprises a step of providing at least one packaged source of a liquid premix base comprising at least one microbiologically, phy... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7972639 | Beverage dispenser with additive dispensing Beverage dispensers and dispensing methods that facilitate mixing of one or more additives (e.g., flavorings) with a base liquid are described. In a preferred method of preparing a beverage, a base liquid is dispensed from a dispensing device (100) into a con... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7867533 | Process for making a healthy snack food The present invention is directed towards a method for making a healthy snack food having an appearance and taste similar to conventional fried snack products without the use of an oil-frying process. The method of the present invention includes the steps of providi... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7824721 | Automated method of packaging food items An automated method of packaging cooked French fries in an individual portion-sized French fry container is provided, wherein the cooked French fries are mechanically delivered to a holding bin, an empty French fry container is mechanically scooped into the cooked F... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7727567 | Method of establishing the integrity of a product located in a container To establish the integrity of a product located in a container a given feature of the product in the container is determined by means of a first measurement method in which a first physical property of the product is ascertained, the given feature is additionally as... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7575770 | Continuous production and packaging of perishable goods in low oxygen environments A method is provided for tracking ground meat to the animal or animals from which the meat was harvested. The method includes obtaining animal portions that have information that is associated with the animal portions. The animal portions are loaded into a conduit o... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7368153 | Oxygen detection system for a rigid container The present invention relates to the non-invasive use of a luminescent compound to detect and measure concentrations of oxygen dissolved in a rigid container, especially a bottle, a tray, a carton, a lidstock associated with a tray, a stand up pouch, or a paperboard... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7319038 | Sensor for monitoring an analyte A food spoilage sensor of the general formula wherein M is a transition metal ion; D1, D2, D3 and D4 can be the same or different and can be N or P; R1 and R... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7285299 | Surface pasteurization of cooked food products A method of surface pasteurizing precooked food products which are contained in packages. The method preferably comprises the steps of continuously heating the packages of the precooked food product such that the outer surfaces of the products contained within the p... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7228793 | Carbonation system for enhancing the flavor of fruits and vegetables A carbonation system is disclosed that effectively controls the treatment of fruits and vegetables with CO2 gas, providing enhanced flavor to fruits and vegetables. One embodiment of the invention uses a microprocessor to preferably monitor and control th... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7230564 | Microwave method and system for material inspection A microwave system is capable of inspecting a medium, especially capable of inspecting food products transferred by a conveyer belt in real time. The microwave system includes a transmitter for transmitting continuous microwave; a receiver for receiving the microwav... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7225730 | Spit assembly support base A support base for supporting the spit assembly of a rotisserie oven. The support base includes a substantially circular-shaped member having a periphery and an indented portion defined therein. The indented portion has a frustum-conical shape and extends downwardly... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225729 | Countertop rotisserie oven with warming unit Enclosed rotisserie with added convenience, including a countertop resting box-like enclosure housing a safety rear mounted heating element and a power rotated dual rod spit assembly. The gear driven spit assembly may be easily inserted and removed straight into and... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7172780 | Food packaging for microwave pressure cooking and method of using same The food packaging is utilized for pressure cooking of food in a microwave with a pressure relief valve being attached to a top wall of the packaging with the relief valve also providing an access opening into the packaging for addition of liquids and other ingredie... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7169421 | Method of making processed meat products A method and system for making processed meat products employing a feed-forward analysis wherein input streams are analyzed and their flow rates are controlled relative to each other. The system incorporates mixing devices in a housing through which the input stream... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7156597 | Contamination detection system A dual bar code for detecting contamination. When no contamination is present, a first bar code identifies the product. When contamination is present a second bar code identifies the presence of contaminants. ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7157048 | Detection of contaminants The present invention relates to a contamination detector associated with a double bar code that includes coded indicia used to identify the presence of conditions indicative of microbial contamination, including toxic contaminants, bacterial metabolites, and other ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7154103 | Method of providing extended shelf life fresh meat products A method of providing extended shelf life fresh meat products involves irradiating the meat products in a first controlled atmosphere and packaging the irradiated meat products in a second controlled atmosphere. The packaged irradiated meat products are then distrib... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7153470 | Method of modeling sanitation levels in food processing equipment A method of creating a sanitation level model with respect to a predefined microorganism in food processing equipment is provided. The method includes generally three steps. First, a temperature history during a use cycle of the food processing equipment is created.... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7153532 | Sensing gaseous substances using metal complexes A metal co-ordinated complex in a medium, e.g. a palladium-fluorophore, may be used to detect food spoilage products by the release of a detectable component by preferential binding of the metal to, for example, sulphur compounds or amines. It can be easy to detect ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7152036 | Method and apparatus for matching pets to appropriate pet products and supplies The present invention is a method and apparatus for matching pets, particularly dogs and cats, with an appropriate product by a pet owner. A breed code is assigned to each breed of pet based on predetermined criteria. Pet products and supplies are classified based o... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7134995 | Animal genetic and health profile database management A system, method, and apparatus is provided for computerized management of the databases relating to phenotypic health assessment and genomic mapping and genetic screening of animals. Multiple remote users can access a computer network connected with a central datab... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7117653 | Flavoring system and method A flavoring system has a portioning device such as a weigher for receiving unflavored food items and sequentially supplying batches of a specified quantity of them, dispenses measured quantities of a flavoring material with a dispenser, applies these measured quanti... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7029441 | Animal healthcare, well-being and nutrition Dynamic management of the health care, nutrition and well-being of pet animal, such as a dogs and cats. Data relating to the species of the animal, a selected group of the species, and the animal, including diagnostic laboratory test data of the animal are related b... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7022359 | Packaging assembly for food products to be cooked or heated in microwave ovens It comprises an inner wrapper which contains the food product, an outer package of plastic material which encloses said inner wrapper, a layer of a heat-concentrating material, arranged adjacent the inner wrapper, and a substrate attached to an outer face of said ou... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7021203 | Vented countertop rotisserie oven An enclosed rotisserie cooking oven having an enclosure able to rest on a horizontal surface housing a rotisserie spit, and opening to introduce food into the enclosure, a door covering the opening having a first and a second axle rod protruding from the door's peri... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6924147 | Method of making a polymeric food spoilage sensor A polymeric food spoilage sensor comprises a polymer containing a polyazamacrocyclic transition metal complex. The complex selectively binds biogenic amines, such as cadaverine, putrescine and histamine, which are released by food spoilage microorganisms. The polyme... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6863913 | Food preparation process using bulk density feedback A method and system for food preparation and processing that determines the bulk density of food particulate matter input into particulate packaging machinery and performs bulk density feedback of packaged food particulate matter. The feedback mechanism inputs bulk ... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6794191 | Process for forming polymer structures containing an oxygen sensor There is disclosed a process for melting a luminescent oxygen sensitive compound into extruded polymer films. Specifically, there is disclosed a process for thermal melting of oxygen-sensitive indicators into common packaging polymers used for commercial packaging o... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6722153 | Self-cooling package for beverages A self-cooling package for beverages that includes a cooling device internal to the package and a connection to a pumping device external to the package. The internal cooling device is formed by a cavity filled with a coolant that evaporates under the effect of a de... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6669975 | Customized dietary health maintenance system for pets The subject invention is directed to a customized dietary health management system for pets. The pet food diet provides the required level of nutrients and it includes a customized pet food product formulated from a dry pet food kibble recipe and selected... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6593142 | Polymeric food spoilage sensor A polymeric food spoilage sensor comprises a polymer containing a polyazamacrocyclic transition metal complex. The complex selectively binds biogenic amines, such as cadaverine, putrescine and histamine, which are released by food spoilage microorganisms.... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6576280 | Systems for customizing pet food Methods for customizing pet food for an individual pet are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of obtaining user input through an electronic user interface, processing the input with stored data on a main computer which is coupled ... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6479016 | Dual bar code for food contamination detection A dual bar code for detecting food contamination. When no contamination is present a first bar code identifies the food product. When contamination is present a second bar code identifies the presence of contaminants.... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6472008 | Method for administering and providing on-line correction of a batch sterilization process The present invention comprises a batch sterilization system, a controller for use in the batch sterilization system, and a method performed by the controller. The system, controller, and method are used to administer and provide on-line correction of a b... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6440361 | Controller and method for administering and providing on-line handling of deviations in a hydrostatic sterilization process A hydrostatic sterilization system, a controller for use in the hydrostatic sterilization system, and a method performed by the controller are disclosed. The system, controller, and method are used to administer a sterilization process performed on a line... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6416711 | Controller and method for administering and providing on-line handling of deviations in a rotary sterilization process A rotary sterilization system, a controller for use in the rotary sterilization system, and a method performed by the controller are disclosed. The system, controller, and method are used to administer a sterilization process performed on a line of contai... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6406726 | Method and device for preparing animal feed mixtures For preparing cattle feed mixtures, especially pumpable liquid feed mixtures, the feed components are added consecutively to a weighing and mixing container and mixed. Before or while the feed mixture is being prepared, the pH of the mixture is measured a... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6358546 | Methods for customizing pet food Methods for customizing pet food for an individual pet are described. The method includes the steps of obtaining user input through an electronic user interface, processing the input with stored data on a main computer which is coupled to the user interfa... | 03/19/2002 |
