Patents Assigned to Oppenheimer Companies
  • Potato preservation method
    Patent number: 4957761
    Abstract: Uncooked potato products are preserved by a process wherein the potatoes are peeled, cut, blanched, cooled, and dried. Then the potato products are packaged in a flexible vacuum bag which is evacuated, flushed with an inert gas, and sealed. The preservation process is designed to preserve pre-cut, uncooked potatoes for storage at 34.degree.-38.degree. F. for four to six weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1990
    Assignee: Oppenheimer Companies
    Inventor: Douglas B. Hale