Patents Assigned to Steuben Foods Incorporated
  • Method and apparatus for aseptic packaging
    Patent number: 6945013
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing aseptically processed low acid products in a container having a small opening, such as a glass or plastic bottle or jar, at a high output processing speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Steuben Foods Incorporated
    Inventor: Thomas D. Taggart
  • Apparatus and method for providing container filling in an aseptic processing apparatus
    Patent number: 6481468
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for filling aseptic containers with an aseptic product in an aseptic processing apparatus. An apparatus including a valve mechanism for controlling the opening or closing of a valve. The aseptic product is delivered through the valve to the aseptic container. The valve mechanism remains in a sterile tunnel, preventing contaminants from being carried into the aseptic product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Steuben Foods Incorporated
    Inventor: Thomas D. Taggart
  • Apparatus and method for providing sterilization zones in an aseptic packaging sterilization tunnel
    Patent number: 6475435
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed providing a plurality of sterile zones within a sterilization tunnel in an aseptic packaging apparatus. The sterile zones provide a plurality of sterilant concentration levels within the sterilization tunnel. Additionally, the sterile zones provide a plurality of gas flow rates within the sterilization tunnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Steuben Foods Incorporated
    Inventor: Thomas D. Taggart