Patents by Inventor Alicia de Francisco

Alicia de Francisco 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).

  • Method of detecting worms in meat
    Patent number: 5213830
    Abstract: Method for quality control of meat products, especially fish flesh, with regard to the presence of worms. The product to be subjected to quality control, or a sample thereof, is exposed to electromagnetic radiation within the range of about 800-1800 nm, and the irradiation transmitted through said product or sample as a result of this irradiation, is analyzed for identification of characteristic absorption by worms in said product or sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: Lumetech
    Inventors: Peter Haagensen, Alicia de Francisco, Lars Munck