Patents by Inventor Tokuji Ashimi

Tokuji Ashimi 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).

  • Process for making meat products containing a konjac mannan gel
    Patent number: 4876103
    Abstract: Processed meat products comprising a thermally treated, uniform mixture of a meat and a konjac mannan gel. The konjac mannan gel is obtained by steaming a sol of konjac mannan gel. The meat product has a reduced calorific value and a high content of fibers derived from the konjac mannan gel. The meat product is rather tender and has a good feeling upon eating without involving slipness. A method for making such meat products is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Assignees: Governor of Gunma-ken, Nakamuraya Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ikuo Kawano, Tsuyoshi Takiguchi, Norihisa Kimura, Yohei Yanagisawa, Tokuji Ashimi, Hiroyuki Yoshino