Patents Assigned to Del Monte Corporation
  • Publication number: 20130040027
    Abstract: A flexible, strip-shaped food product is made by comminuting substantially frozen meat and heating the comminuted meat to at least partially denature the meat proteins and cooling the cooked meat. About 4% by weight to about 45% by weight of wheat flour is admixed with the cooked meat, along with other ingredients, to form a dough. Use of the wheat flour unexpectedly increases tensile strength of the dough and products baked from the dough, and maintains flexibility of the strip-shaped food products over an extended period of time. Cooking of the meat in the presence of salt unexpectedly increases water activity of the pieces, resulting in a product that has a skin and a moist middle, while maintaining tensile strength. The dough is rotary-molded into strip-shaped pieces. The rotary mold may have angled die cups. The strip-shaped dough pieces are then baked and dried.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: DEL MONTE CORPORATION
    Inventor: DEL MONTE CORPORATION
  • Patent number: 8309157
    Abstract: A flexible, strip-shaped food product is made by comminuting substantially frozen meat and heating the comminuted meat to at least partially denature the meat proteins and cooling the cooked meat. About 4% by weight to about 45% by weight of wheat flour is admixed with the cooked meat, along with other ingredients, to form a dough. Use of the wheat flour unexpectedly increases tensile strength of the dough and products baked from the dough, and maintains flexibility of the strip-shaped food products over an extended period of time. Cooking of the meat in the presence of salt unexpectedly increases water activity of the pieces, resulting in a product that has a skin and a moist middle, while maintaining tensile strength. The dough is rotary-molded into strip-shaped pieces. The rotary mold may have angled die cups. The strip-shaped dough pieces are then baked and dried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Del Monte Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Lombard, Kenchu Tham, Haitao Ni, Paul Ziemba, Harry Levine
  • Publication number: 20120276258
    Abstract: An HPP method for preserving fruits may include the steps of: (a) placing a prepared fruit in a container having a capacity less than about two gallons; (b) filling the container with a pH modifying solution to establish a pH in the container in the range of about 2 to about 6, and preferably about 4; (c) deaeration; (d) adding a modifying medium such as a sweetener; (e) vacuum infusion of the solution into the prepared fruit; (f) sealing the container; and (g) applying pressure to the container in the range of about 2,000 to about 120,000 psi, preferably about 90,000 psi, for a time period in the range of about 1 to about 20 minutes, preferably about 5 minutes at a temperature in the range not lower than freezing and not greater than about 230° F.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: Del Monte Corporation
    Inventors: Karim NAFISI-MOVAGHAR, Melissa Anne Palleschi, Michelle E. Moy, Amy S. Euske, Winston L. Lee
  • Patent number: 8146538
    Abstract: An aerodynamically interactive artifact is proportioned to experience at least one of tumbling, fluttering, and autorotating motion when subjected to free fall in a gravitational field. Suitable shapes include films, strips, butterflies, birds, and the like. The artifact may be contain a nutraceutical, may be dissolvable in pet saliva, and may provide an olfactory sensation for a pet. Dimensionless parameters such as Froude number and length-to-thickness ratios may be used to select aerodynamically interactive motions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Del Monte Corporation
    Inventors: Jay Kling, Tracy Grammer, Eric Lew, Don Barnvos, Tracy Wojnarowski
  • Publication number: 20120064201
    Abstract: A package for fruits and vegetables having galvanic functionality is formed by using two or more metals with different galvanic activity properties on the surface of a nonmetallic substrate. The metals may be deposited electrolytically, by vacuum, autocatalytically, or by other methods. The metals are selected to create a galvanic reaction after the package is filled with a low pH food product and its associated liquids, juices, brine, etc. The package may extend the shelf-life of the food product contained therein, for example, by making metal ions available to the food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: DEL MONTE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Karim Nafisi-Movaghar, Loren Druz
  • Publication number: 20120058227
    Abstract: A dog chew treat is fashioned from a composition comprising sugar, fiber, and flour. Preferably, the sugar is dextrose, and the flour is pre-gelatinized wheat flour. The composition may be molded into the shape of a bone, or other treat. A palatant coating may be applied to the molded product. Colors may be added for different aesthetics such as a marbling pattern. Functional ingredients may be used to provide health benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: Del Monte Corporation
    Inventors: William Keehn, Richard Rothamel, Aretha Ashby, Davor Juravic, Franjo Baltorinic, Yomayra Diaz, Steven Bautista, Donald Barnvos, Tracy Wojnarowski, Eric Lew
  • Publication number: 20110217435
    Abstract: An HPP method for preserving a food item such as a fruit or vegetable may include the steps of: (a) placing a prepared fruit and/or vegetable in a container having a capacity less than about two gallons; (b) filling the container with a pH modifying solution or sauce to establish a pH in the container in the range of about 2 to about 6, and preferably about 4; (c) dearation; (d) sealing the container; and (e) applying pressure to the container in the range of about 2,000 to about 120,000 psi, preferably about 90,000 psi, for a time period in the range of about 1 to about 20 minutes, preferably about 5 minutes at a temperature in the range not lower than freezing and not greater than about 230° F.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Del Monte Corporation
    Inventors: Melissa Anne PALLESCHI, Karim NAFISI-MOVAGHAR
  • Publication number: 20110203351
    Abstract: An efficient process for enzymatically peeling citrus fruit applies a vacuum to perforated fruit and, while maintaining that vacuum, introduces an enzyme solution to the perforated fruit. The fruit is infused with the enzyme by releasing the vacuum pressure. After incubating the enzyme, the albedo of the fruit is weakened and the citrus peel can be readily removed. The peeled fruit may be divided into sections and the encompassing membrane removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: Del Monte Corporation
    Inventors: Jogre Suasin, Karim Nafisi-Movaghar, Juan Lopez
  • Patent number: 7914835
    Abstract: A dog chew treat is fashioned from a composition comprising sugar, fiber, and flour. Preferably, the sugar is dextrose, and the flour is pre-gelatinized wheat flour. The composition may be molded into the shape of a bone, or other treat. A palatant coating may be applied to the molded product. Colors may be added for different aesthetics such as a marbling pattern. Functional ingredients may be used to provide health benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Del Monte Corporation
    Inventors: William Keehn, Richard Rothamel, Aretha Ashby, Davor Juravic, Franjo Baltorinic, Yomayra Diaz, Steven Bautista, Donald Barnvos, Tracy Wojnarowski, Eric Lew
  • Publication number: 20100303970
    Abstract: A pet treat having a sugar-based edible portion including a palatant material and a support portion. Incorporation of starch provides a hard-candy texture for the edible portion. The pet treat may be formed as a lollipop, a toy, or a lozenge using either a batch process or a continuous process. Features to interest a pet include a resilient mount, or a rotatable mount. An adhesive mount can attach the support to a variety of surfaces. A replaceable cover and rejuvenant container may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: DEL MONTE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tracy GRAMMER, Davor Juravic, William Keehn, Steven Bautista, Eric J. Lew
  • Publication number: 20100304002
    Abstract: A pet treat having a sugar-based edible portion including a palatant material and a support portion. Incorporation of starch provides a hard-candy texture for the edible portion. The pet treat may be formed as a lollipop, a toy, or a lozenge using either a batch process or a continuous process. Features to interest a pet include a resilient mount, or a rotatable mount. An adhesive mount can attach the support to a variety of surfaces. A replaceable cover and rejuvenant container may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: DEL MONTE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tracy GRAMMER, Davor Juravic, William Keehn, Steven Bautista, Eric J. Lew
  • Publication number: 20100047824
    Abstract: An efficient process for enzymatically peeling citrus fruit applies a vacuum to perforated fruit and, while maintaining that vacuum, introduces an enzyme solution to the perforated fruit. The fruit is infused with the enzyme by releasing the vacuum pressure. After incubating the enzyme, the albedo of the fruit is weakened and the citrus peel can be readily removed. The peeled fruit may be divided into sections and the encompassing membrane removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: DEL MONTE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jogre SUASIN, Karim NAFISI-MOVAGHAR, Juan LOPEZ
  • Patent number: 7629011
    Abstract: An efficient process for enzymatically peeling citrus fruit applies a vacuum to perforated fruit and, while maintaining that vacuum, introduces an enzyme solution to the perforated fruit. The fruit is infused with the enzyme by releasing the vacuum pressure. After incubating the enzyme, the albedo of the fruit is weakened and the citrus peel can be readily removed. The peeled fruit may be divided into sections and the encompassing membrane removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Del Monte Corporation
    Inventors: Jogre Suasin, Karim Nafisi, Juan Lopez
  • Patent number: 7429313
    Abstract: Methods of forming electrostatically charged gelatin are provided. Gelatin is extracted by an acid extraction method (12) thereby producing a gelatin dispersion (14), the pH of which is adjusted to the isoelectric point of the gelatin. The pH of the gelatin dispersion (14) is then further adjusted (22) so as to cause the gelatin to assume an electrostatic charge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Del Monte Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Lin, Jay Dahlgren, Scott Morris, Richard Thompson
  • Publication number: 20080127904
    Abstract: An aerodynamically interactive artifact is proportioned to experience at least one of tumbling, fluttering, and autorotating motion when subjected to free fall in a gravitational field. Suitable shapes include films, strips, butterflies, birds, and the like. The artifact may be contain a neutraceutical, may be dissolvable in pet saliva, and may provide an olfactory sensation for a pet. Dimensionless parameters such as Froude number and length-to-thickness ratios may be used to select aerodynamically interactive motions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Del Monte Corporation
    Inventors: Jay Kling, Tracy Grammer, Eric Lew, Don Barnvos, Tracy Wojnarowski
  • Patent number: 7351437
    Abstract: Animal feed compositions comprising amounts of protein, carbohydrate, fat and a functional ingredient for preventing hairball formation are provided. The functional ingredient comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of electrostatically charged gelatin, animal bile acid, fungal acid protease, papain, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Del Monte Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Lin, Jay Dahlgren, Scott Morris, Richard Thompson
  • Publication number: 20080003338
    Abstract: An extrusion process incorporates a forming manifold where a tubular flow of a second material is intermittently interrupted while a core flow of a first material is discharged substantially continuously. Subsequently, the core flow is severed to form individual food items or treats for humans, animals, and the like, where the tubular flow results in an outer component surrounding an inner component which protrudes from one or both ends of the outer component. Material of the core flow is bone-like, while material of the tubular flow is meat like. Material of the tubular flow may include material from the core flow subjected to mixing in a static mixer to achieve a marbled texture of the outer material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Applicant: Del Monte Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Barnvos, Hilda Fleischman, Davor Juravic, William Keehn, Steven Bautista, Eric Lew, Yomayra Diaz, Franjo Baltorinic
  • Patent number: D620809
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Del Monte Corporation
    Inventors: Craig Caldwell, John Marshall, William Rasile
  • Patent number: D657671
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Del Monte Corporation
    Inventor: Kirsten O'Brien
  • Patent number: D668158
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Del Monte Corporation
    Inventor: Michael David Gridley