Patents by Inventor Barbara Frank

Barbara Frank has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6110510
    Abstract: A process for producing a seasoning sauce, in which a microbial starter culture is cultured on a substrate containing an animal protein source to give a koji and is then mashed and further fermented. Soy sauce technology can be successfully carried out on an animal raw material, without the disadvantages conventionally resulting in this case occurring, if the raw material used is smoked pork rind, in particular a smoked rind residue as arises in the production of smoked ham, preferably together with a vegetable protein source and/or carbohydrate source. This provides a soy sauce having a novel flavor with a full meaty to grilled flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Inventors: Doris Blortz, Hans Bohrmann, Barbara Frank, Rudi Muller, Richard Theobald
  • Patent number: 5613457
    Abstract: An apparatus for anchoring a flotation device to a wall or other smooth stationary object. The present invention consists of a tether, a means for attaching the tether to the flotation device, an anchoring means, and a means for adjusting the length of the tether. The anchoring means comprises a handle, a face having a plurality of small suction cups, and a hole for passage of the tether in adjustable engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1997
    Assignee: Bar&Cal Corp.
    Inventors: Barbara Frank, Calvin A. Barker, Jr., Lana S. Lissauer
  • Patent number: 5407690
    Abstract: A process for the production of a seasoning sauce, which comprises oat grains as the substrate to result in a lighter colored sauce. Additionally, the level of salt present during a multi-step fermentation is controlled using a relatively low salt brine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Rudi Muller, Johann Bohatiel, Doris Blortz, Barbara Frank
  • Patent number: 5407689
    Abstract: A process for the production of a seasoning sauce in which an enzyme-containing, fungus-covered substrate comprising divided bread of wheat gluten. The substrate is mashed with salt water, the mash is subjected to a three stage fermentation and then clarified by squeezing pasturing and filtration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Rudi Muller, Johann Bohatiel, Doris Blortz, Barbara Frank
  • Patent number: 5251743
    Abstract: A convenient reusable utility bag system is disclosed having a multiple purpose reusable and collapsible utility or shopping bag releasably attached by a lanyard to a pocket-sized carrier into which the bag folds for storage when not in use. The bag is designed to fit the grocery assist devices usually used with plastic bags found in many supermarkets. On the exterior of the carrier is a clasp for holding keys, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1993
    Assignee: Annette C. Pulido
    Inventors: Annette C. Pulido, Barbara Frank
  • Patent number: D341486
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1993
    Assignee: Annette C. Pulido
    Inventor: Barbara Frank