Patents by Inventor Jean R. Demeulemeester

Jean R. Demeulemeester 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).

  • Method of pasteurizing vegetables for marketing
    Patent number: 4505937
    Abstract: Root and tuber vegetables, especially potatoes, can be prepared for sale by a process which increases their storage life and yet allows them to be treated as raw potatoes. The method involves a light sterilization at 75.degree. to 85.degree. C. followed by conditioning in vacuo and packaging in plastic pouches. The latter are then incubated at 25.degree. to 35.degree. C. for the controlled growth of bacteria and pores from within, sterilized and refrigerated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1985
    Inventors: Jean R. Demeulemeester, Jean-Marc Demeulemeester