Patents by Inventor Robert Paul Clayton

Robert Paul Clayton 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).

  • System for preserving fresh meat products
    Patent number: 7169415
    Abstract: A method for preserving a food product, such as meat, comprising the steps of inoculating meat with an effective amount of euhygienic non-pathogenic, non-spoilage bacteria in order to competitively inhibit the growth of undesired pathogenic and spoilage bacteria. Edible films that incorporate and/or cover euhygenic bacteria on the food product are used to ensure competitive inhibition of undesired spoilage and pathogenic bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Swift Beef Company
    Inventors: Rod A. Bowling, Robert Paul Clayton
  • Method for preserving food products and food products made thereby
    Publication number: 20030206995
    Abstract: A method for preserving a food product, such as meat, comprising the steps of inoculating meat with an effective amount of euhygienic non-pathogenic, non-spoilage bacteria in order to competitively inhibit the growth of undesired pathogenic and spoilage bacteria. Edible films that incorporate and/or cover euhygenic bacteria on the food product are used to ensure competitive inhibition of undesired spoilage and pathogenic bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Applicant: Monfort, Inc.
    Inventors: Rod A. Bowling, Robert Paul Clayton
  • System for preserving food products
    Patent number: 6569474
    Abstract: A method for preserving a food product, such as meat, including the steps of inoculating meat with an effective amount of euhygienic non-pathogenic, non-spoilage bacteria in order to competitively inhibit the growth of undesired pathogenic and spoilage bacteria. Edible films that incorporate and/or cover euhygenic bacteria on the food product are used to ensure competitive inhibition of undesired spoilage and pathogenic bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Monfort, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Paul Clayton, Rod A. Bowling
  • Method for preserving food products and food products made thereby
    Publication number: 20020009520
    Abstract: A method for preserving a food product, such as meat, comprising the steps of inoculating meat with an effective amount of euhygienic non-pathogenic, non-spoilage bacteria in order to competitively inhibit the growth of undesired pathogenic and spoilage bacteria. Edible films that incorporate and/or cover euhygenic bacteria on the food product are used to ensure competitive inhibition of undesired spoilage and pathogenic bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Paul Clayton, Rod A. Bowling
  • Method for increasing the tenderness of a meat product
    Patent number: 6287610
    Abstract: A method for preserving a food product, such as meat, including the steps of inoculating meat with an effective amount of euhygienic non-pathogenic, non-spoilage bacteria in order to competitively inhibit the growth of undesired pathogenic and spoilage bacteria. Edible films that incorporate and/or cover euhygenic bacteria on the food product are used to ensure competitive inhibition of undesired spoilage and pathogenic bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Monfort, Inc.
    Inventors: Rod A. Bowling, Robert Paul Clayton
  • Method for treating a food processing facility
    Patent number: 6039984
    Abstract: A method for preserving a food product, such as meat, comprising the steps of inoculating meat with an effective amount of euhygienic non-pathogenic, non-spoilage bacteria in order to competitively inhibit the growth of undesired pathogenic and spoilage bacteria. Edible films that incorporate and/or cover euhygenic bacteria on the food product are used to ensure competitive inhibition of undesired spoilage and pathogenic bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Monfort, Inc.
    Inventors: Rod A. Bowling, Robert Paul Clayton
  • Method for preserving food products and food products made thereby
    Patent number: 5869113
    Abstract: A method for preserving a food product, such as meat, using the steps of inoculating meat with an effective amount of euhygienic non-pathogenic, non-spoilage bacteria in order to competitively inhibit the growth of undesired pathogenic and spoilage bacteria. Edible films that incorporate and/or cover euhygenic bacteria on the food product are used to ensure competitive inhibition of undesired spoilage and pathogenic bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Monfort, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Paul Clayton, Rod A. Bowling