Patents by Inventor Robert B. Tompkin

Robert B. Tompkin 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).

  • Antimicrobial and antirancidity agent
    Patent number: 4044160
    Abstract: An aqueous composition includes a normally biodegradable component and contains tertiary butyl hydroquinone to inhibit microbial growth. Oxidative rancidity is also controlled when the composition has a fat or oil content. A method is described which adds tertiary butyl hydroquinone to aqueous biodegradable materials in concentrations that inhibit microbial growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1977
    Assignee: Swift & Company
    Inventors: David R. Erickson, Robert B. Tompkin
  • Retardation of oxidation and microbial growth in foods
    Patent number: 3955005
    Abstract: Butylated hydroxy anisole functions as an antimicrobial agent in hydrous material capable of supporting microbial growth when used in excess of about 0.02 percent by weight of the hydrous material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1973
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1976
    Assignee: Swift & Company
    Inventors: Richard D. Trelease, Robert B. Tompkin
  • Reducing levels of surface contamination on meat
    Patent number: 3934044
    Abstract: A process for treating meat and meat-cuts to destroy surface bacteria, and particularly spoilage bacteria, comprising contacting meat surfaces with a hot aqueous acid solution for a time sufficient to achieve substantial surface bacterial kill but insufficient to result in any appreciable organoleptic deterioration or protein denaturation of the meat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1976
    Assignee: Swift and Company Limited
    Inventors: Wayne A. Busch, Robert E. Taylor, Robert B. Tompkin