Today In History
Schawlow and Townes issued a patent for the laser.
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of PatentStorm
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest patents by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Got questions? Ask a Patent Expert!
Registered users: Manage your profile, comments and alerts.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7370436 | Dual apparatus and process for quick freezing and/or freeze drying produce An apparatus capable of performing consecutively, independently and/or simultaneously the processes of quick freezing and/or freeze drying of produce. The apparatus is characterized by a central vacuum system operating over one or more independent vacuum chambers ( | 05/13/2008 |
| 7356980 | Automated method for packaging food An automated food processing system and method is provided that allows food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a suitable container, which may be an individual portion-sized container. In one embodiment, the system includes separate automated modules for dispens... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7337594 | Food dispensing device and method An automated food processing system and method is provided that allows food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a suitable container, which may be an individual portion-sized container. In one embodiment, the system includes separate automated modules for dispens... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7303776 | Automated food processing system and method An automated food processing system and method that allows food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a suitable container, such as an individual portion-sized container. The system includes separate automated modules for dispensing, frying and packaging the food. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7208188 | Method of producing a press-molded dried food material A molded dried food material which can be preserved at normal temperature, exhibits favorable rehydrating property with full of voluminous feeling when rehydrated, maintaining excellent taste, color and eat feeling without permitting the shape to be collapsed. A met... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7176425 | Method and device for regulating the temperature of a drive element The invention relates to a device (11) and a method of regulating a temperature of a drive element (2) which can be employed in a deep-freezing application in particular, such as a band, belt or similar, in which at least a part-region of the drive ele... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7108878 | Process for making microwavable French fries A microwavable crinkle-cut French fry potato includes deep groves and coatings of oil and encapsulated salt. Crinkle-cut potato pieces are prepared with a solids content of 40–50% by weight, frozen, sprayed with oil and coated with encapsulated salt. A carton for ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7074444 | Method for producing a dehydrated whole food product A method of preparing a reconstitutable, dehydrated whole bean product is shown. The method calls for utilizing a combination convection/microwave heating chamber to dry cooked whole beans in such a way as to preserve the integrity of the beans and, thus, significan... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7037531 | Energy bar An energy multi-saccharide food product including: a saccharide component including 5 to 20% w/w galactose; to 25% w/w creatine; and optional further ingredients selected from: carbohydrate, fibre ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7029716 | Method and system for producing a dehydrated whole food product A method for producing a reconstitutable dehydrated food product, an apparatus for producing such a product, and a product produced thereby are described. The method calls for using a stationary vessel to separately hydrate at least two batches of raw beans with cir... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7011038 | Hygienic and ergonomic breading machine A food breading machine includes a lowerable cage carrier grate of two grids between which the cutlet resides. The cage supports a meat, fish or vegetable cutlet thereon, which descends into a first basin having a bath of raw egg fluid. The egg saturated product is ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7001629 | Method and plant for solvent-free microwave extraction of natural products A microwave extraction method involves the steps of placing biological material in an enclosure without any solvent whatsoever and exposing the solvent-free biological material to microwave radiation to free at least some of the natural product, and then separating ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6960157 | Automated system and method for handling food containers An automated food processing system and method is provided that allows food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a suitable container, which may be an individual portion-sized container. In one embodiment, the system includes separate automated modules for dispens... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6746700 | Caramel corn product and a method of making the caramel corn product A composition that includes a puffable food component and an edible emulsion, where the edible emulsion is a water-in-oil emulsion or an oil-in-water-in-oil emulsion, and the edible emulsion includes a sweetening agent, the edible emulsion transformable into a coati... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6706298 | Method for preparing dehydrated potato products A method for preparing dehydrated fruits, vegetables and tubers, particularly potato products. The steps of the method include: boiling the whole raw edible product or slices or pieces of the raw edible product for a time sufficient to partially cook the starch and ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6645541 | Enhancing puffable food products and for production thereof Methods for preparing a puffable food product suitable for cooking by microwaving, deep fat frying and hot air cooking are disclosed. The methods include mixing a starch with water at a temperature and for a time sufficient to at least partially gelatiniz... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6599547 | Method for preparing dehydrated food products A method for preparing dehydrated fruits, vegetables and tubers, particularly potato products. The steps of the method include: boiling the whole raw edible product or slices or pieces of the raw edible product for a time sufficient to partially cook the ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6555153 | Method for producing extruded, pellet products with minimal tempering time The method for producing extruded, farinaceous pellets includes extruding a mixture so that it expands upon exiting an extruder. This prepuffed ribbon is then subjected to stretching and cutting steps to produce pellets. The prepuffing reduces the moistur... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6537600 | Multiple-stage energy-efficient produce processing system Mobile systems for cleaning and drying produce in order to extend shelf life, are described. Produce cleaning systems (20) are provided that employ plural forms of energy in an ionic liquid-based washing system (22, 24, 26) containing solvents and solutes... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6534105 | Process for preparation of animal feed from food waste A process for preparing a protein-rich animal feed from waste food is described, wherein the food is cooked with steam, minced, dried, sterilized with radio waves, and put in condition to serve as a feed for protein-producing animals for human consumption... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6482454 | Microwaveable bread products Bread and similar wheat flour-based products are provided which exhibit reduced toughness when subjected to microwave heating. The products are prepared from wheat flour-based, leavened doughs which have adjusted gliadin:glutenin ratios of from about 1.1-... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6461660 | Methods of enhancing puffing and expansion of food products Methods for producing food products having an enhanced microwaveability are disclosed. The methods comprise preparing a food product mixture which is comprised of at least a food product and water, adding a seasoning to the mixture and shaping the mixture... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6461656 | Starch phosphate ester for use as an expansion aid The present invention is directed to the use of starch phosphate esters as an expansion and/or texture aid in food or industrial products. The invention further provides the formulations and improved expanded products containing starch phosphate esters, p... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6454996 | Method for treating agricultural products for harmful infestations A method for treating agricultural products for insects, microorganisms, and other infestations is disclosed. An aspect of the method entails reducing or increasing the air pressure associated with the agricultural product, then introducing one or more tr... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6442866 | Method and apparatus for drying or heat-treating products The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for drying or heat-treating substances or products at a pressure other than atmospheric pressure. The invention relates furthermore to banana chips dried by means of this method and banana powder produced... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6436457 | Microwave coffee roasting devices A microwavable package for roasting coffee beans in which the package is shaped to be relatively larger in two dimensions than in a third dimension so that it presents a generally flat appearance or configuration. The package comprises a paper outer layer... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6313102 | Method for stabilization of biological substances during drying and subsequent storage and compositions thereof The present invention encompasses methods of increasing stability of biological substances during drying and the dried compositions derived therefrom. The compositions have improved storage stability.... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6312745 | Process for dehydration of berries A process for drying antioxidant-rich berries (such as blueberries) to preserve their antioxidant action and their antioxidant compounds is disclosed. The process may conventionally dry the antioxidant-rich berries to remove 0 to 90% of the initial mass o... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6297479 | Method and apparatus for drying or heat-treating products The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for drying or heat-treating substances or products at a pressure other than atmospheric pressure. The invention relates furthermore to banana chips dried by means of this method and banana powder produced... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6261617 | Snack cake and method of producing the same Potatoes are skin pared, pelletized, steamed, dried and inflated into thin bars, sprayed with seasoning without oil or with a limited quantity of oil and dried such that a snack cake containing little oil and having a crunching feel when chewed is produce... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6136365 | Oat containing cereal products A process for manufacturing an oat containing cereal product having an improved stability by heat treating a mixture comprising a pre-oxidized comminuted oat material at about 100 to 250° C. for about 2 sec to 60 min. Also provided is a process for prepa... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6083552 | Microwaveable popcorn product and method Microwave snacks that include mixtures of popcorn and an expandable or puffable food pellet are disclosed. The pellets are gelatinized dough pellets which puff or expand upon microwave heating in a microwave oven. The pellets may be in the shape of cylind... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6080436 | Bread refreshing method A method of refreshening a bread product by heating the bread product to a temperature between 2500° F. and 4500° F. The bread products are maintained at this temperature range for a period of 3 to 90 seconds.... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6074681 | Method of drying konjak in producing dried seasoned konjak A method of drying konjak slices in producing seasoned dried konjak slices is provided which method allows for reducing the drying time while at the same time drying the konjak slices homogeneously to their deep interior. In manufacturing dried seasoned k... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6060098 | Cereal cake and manufacturing method The invention provides a cereal cake formed by using germinated brown rice or other germinated cereal irradiated with far infrared rays as the material, and its manufacturing method, and more particularly it relates to cereal cake and its manufacturing me... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6004590 | Process for producing dehydrated vegetables A process for producing dehydrated vegetables including preparing the vegetables, holding the prepared vegetables for a time and at a temperature to activate pectinmethylesterase (PME), blanching and drying. The drying includes exposure to microwave radia... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5980962 | Process of and apparatus for providing at least a partial barrier to moisture vapor transfer through the surface of a material and/or for removing moisture from a material This invention relates to a process of and apparatus for providing at least a partial barrier to moisture vapor transfer through the surface of a material without substantially spoiling the material, a process of and apparatus for removing moisture from a... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5972397 | Method for preparing dried, uncooked potato slices A method for producing dehydrated potato slices, specifically suitable for making French fries and French fries produced therefrom, utilizes the application of microwave energy under selected vacuum conditions and a specific range of microwave energy appl... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5962057 | Process for drying mango and pineapples A vacuum microwave dehydration process for drying fresh mango and pineapple fruit pieces at low temperatures which results in a product with a "fresh", uncooked flavor and a unique crunchy texture with little or no shrinkage which can not be achieved thro... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5955448 | Method for stabilization of biological substances during drying and subsequent storage and compositions thereof The present invention encompasses methods of increasing stability of biological substances during drying and the dried compositions derived therefrom. The compositions have improved storage stability.... | 09/21/1999 |