Patents by Inventor Edward J. Meyers

Edward J. Meyers 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).

  • Microwavable pasta in a bowl
    Patent number: 6217918
    Abstract: A convenience food product comprising a microwavable pasta packaged in a container which facilitates even cooking in a microwave oven. The product can further comprise an improved hydratable sauce in the form of granules which tend not to form clumps upon the addition of water or milk and requires minimal stirring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Bestfoods
    Inventors: Nam H. Oh, Silverio Luiz Tecedor, Richard F. Schryer, Edward J. Meyers, M. Magdy Hefnawy, Harry A. Rubbright, Nelson J. Beall, Stephen A. Gaeta, M. Debbie Meiners
  • Wet toasted pasta having improved hot water pour-over rehydration properties and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 6146682
    Abstract: Wet toasted pasta products that are quick cooking and have the appearance and texture of regular pasta have now been developed. The products are partially pre-cooked and they have a unique internal porous structure that provides a low density and quick cooking characteristics. The products also are characterized by excellent cooked yield properties. The method of making the products involves sheeting or extrusion under no vacuum or low vacuum followed by toasting under controlled conditions to obtain partially pre-cooked pasta.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Bestfoods
    Inventors: Nam H. Oh, Eduardo Rios, Francisco Javier Perez, Rafael Carlos Marfil, Silverio Luiz Tecedor, Richard F. Schryer, Edward J. Meyers
  • Wet toasted pasta and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 6106882
    Abstract: Wet toasted pasta products that are quick cooking and have the appearance and texture of regular pasta have now been developed. The products are partially pre-cooked and they have a unique internal porous structure that provides a low density and quick cooking characteristics. The products also are characterized by excellent cooked yield properties. The method of making the products involves sheeting or extrusion under no vacuum or low vacuum followed by toasting under controlled conditions to obtain partially pre-cooked pasta.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Bestfoods
    Inventors: Nam H. Oh, Silverio Luiz Tecedor, Richard F. Schryer, Edward J. Meyers
  • Drum set shaped pasta
    Patent number: D324754
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Meyers, Jr., Frank Ceglia, Eileen Fogarty
  • Pasta
    Patent number: D324755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Meyers, Jr., Frank Ceglia, Eileen Fogarty
  • Pasta
    Patent number: D324934
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Meyers, Jr., Deborah L. Bernardini, Frank Ceglia, Eileen Fogerty
  • Boom box-shaped pasta
    Patent number: D325284
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Meyers, Jr., Frank Ceglia, Eileen Fogarty
  • Sunglasses-shaped pasta
    Patent number: D325457
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Meyers, Jr., Frank Ceglia, Eileen Fogarty
  • Monster shaped pasta
    Patent number: D325458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Meyers, Jr., Deborah L. Bernardini, Frank Ceglia, Eileen Fogarty
  • Bongo drum-shaped pasta
    Patent number: D325662
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1992
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Meyers, Jr., Frank Ceglia, Eileen Fogarty
  • Sun-shaped pasta
    Patent number: D325804
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Meyers, Jr., Frank Ceglia, Eileen Fogarty
  • Tambourine shaped pasta
    Patent number: D326553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1992
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Meyers, Jr., Frank Ceglia, Eileen Fogarty
  • Pasta
    Patent number: D326554
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1992
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Meyers, Jr., Frank Ceglia, Eileen Fogarty
  • Rock singer-shaped pasta
    Patent number: D326758
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Meyers, Jr., Frank Ceglia, Eileen Fogarty
  • Surfer-shaped pasta
    Patent number: D326759
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Meyers, Jr., Frank Ceglia, Eileen Fogarty
  • Lifeguard-shaped pasta
    Patent number: D326760
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Meyers, Jr., Frank Ceglia, Eileen Fogarty
  • Underwater diver-shaped pasta
    Patent number: D327155
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1992
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Meyers, Jr., Frank Ceglia, Eileen Fogarty
  • Windsurfer-shaped pasta
    Patent number: D327768
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1992
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Meyers, Jr., Frank Ceglia, Eileen Fogarty
  • Brontosaurus shaped pasta
    Patent number: D345443
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Meyers, Jr., Deborah L. Bernardini, Frank Ceglia, Eileen Fogarty
  • Multi-purpose culinary utensil
    Patent number: D400409
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Inventor: Edward J. Meyer