Patents by Inventor Michael C. Robach

Michael C. Robach 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).

  • Preservation with acyloxy-5-hexenoic and acyloxy-4-hexenoic acids
    Patent number: 4400403
    Abstract: The storage life of foods and feeds is extended by treating same with acyloxyalkenoic acids, especially a mixture of acetoxyhexenoic acids. The acyloxyalkenoic acids are shown to inhibit pathogens and food spoilage organisms in laboratory culture media and foodstuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1983
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventor: Michael C. Robach
  • Method for inhibiting growth of food poisoning organisms
    Patent number: 4388321
    Abstract: Certain furanones are shown to inhibit growth of food poisoning organisms in laboratory culture media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1983
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Michael C. Robach, Quentin E. Thompson
  • Compound and method for inhibiting growth of spoilage organisms
    Patent number: 4356204
    Abstract: Certain ketohexanoic acids are shown to inhibit growth of food poisoning and spoilage organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1982
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventor: Michael C. Robach