Patents by Inventor Aloysius J. Knipper

Aloysius J. Knipper 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).

  • Patent number: 6814999
    Abstract: The present process relates to forming of precooked egg patties for future heating within a microwave oven for consumption as a portion of a food article. The process involves the initial step of acquisition of liquid whole eggs, liquid egg whites and/or liquid egg yolks mixed with leavening ingredients (a mix of an acid and a base) to create an egg patty with improved texture and appearance for use within a breakfast sandwich following initial cooking. The following ingredients may be added to further improve the product: non-fat dry milk, modified food starch, gums, and emulsifiers. The process in summary involves adding to liquid eggs leavening ingredients or agents and then cooking of the mixed eggs and leavening ingredients prior to the dissipation of the leavening ingredients to form an egg patty having improved appearance and a light and airy texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Michael Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Aloysius J. Knipper, Lauren S. Beam
  • Publication number: 20030091720
    Abstract: The present process relates to forming of precooked egg patties for future heating within a microwave oven for consumption as a portion of a food article. The process involves the initial step of acquisition of liquid whole eggs, liquid egg whites and/or liquid egg yolks mixed with leavening ingredients (a mix of an acid and a base) to create an egg patty with improved texture and appearance for use within a breakfast sandwich following initial cooking. The following ingredients may be added to further improve the product: non-fat dry milk, modified food starch, gums, and emulsifiers. The process in summary involves adding to liquid eggs leavening ingredients or agents and then cooking of the mixed eggs and leavening ingredients prior to the dissipation of the leavening ingredients to form an egg patty having improved appearance and a light and airy texture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: Michael Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Aloysius J. Knipper, Lauren S. Beam
  • Patent number: 6524638
    Abstract: The present process relates to forming of precooked egg patties for future heating within a microwave oven for consumption as a portion of a food article. The process involves the initial step of acquisition of liquid whole eggs, liquid egg whites and/or liquid egg yolks mixed with leavening ingredients (a mix of an acid and a base) to create an egg patty with improved texture and appearance for use within a breakfast sandwich following initial cooking. The following ingredients may be added to further improve the product: non-fat dry milk, modified food starch, gums, and emulsifiers. The process in summary involves adding to liquid eggs leavening ingredients or agents and then cooking of the mixed eggs and leavening ingredients prior to the dissipation of the leavening ingredients to form an egg patty having improved appearance and a light and airy texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Michael Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Aloysius J. Knipper, Lauren S. Beam
  • Patent number: 6475550
    Abstract: The present process relates to forming of precooked egg patties for future heating within a microwave oven for consumption as a portion of a food article. The process involves the initial step of acquisition of liquid whole eggs, liquid egg whites and/or liquid egg yolks mixed with leavening ingredients (a mix of an acid and a base) to create an egg patty with improved texture and appearance for use within a breakfast sandwich following initial cooking. The following ingredients may be added to further improve the product: non-fat dry milk, modified food starch, gums, and emulsifiers. The process in summary involves adding to liquid eggs leavening ingredients or agents and then cooking of the mixed eggs and leavening ingredients prior to the dissipation of the leavening ingredients to form an egg patty having improved appearance and a light and airy texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Michael Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Aloysius J. Knipper, Lauren S. Beam
  • Publication number: 20020114875
    Abstract: The present process relates to forming of precooked egg patties for future heating within a microwave oven for consumption as a portion of a food article. The process involves the initial step of acquisition of liquid whole eggs, liquid egg whites and/or liquid egg yolks mixed with leavening ingredients (a mix of an acid and a base) to create an egg patty with improved texture and appearance for use within a breakfast sandwich following initial cooking. The following ingredients may be added to further improve the product: non-fat dry milk, modified food starch, gums, and emulsifiers. The process in summary involves adding to liquid eggs leavening ingredients or agents and then cooking of the mixed eggs and leavening ingredients prior to the dissipation of the leavening ingredients to form an egg patty having improved appearance and a light and airy texture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: Michael Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Aloysius J. Knipper, Lauren S. Beam
  • Patent number: 6413572
    Abstract: The present process relates to forming of precooked egg patties for future heating within a microwave oven for consumption as a portion of a food article. The process involves the initial step of acquisition of liquid whole eggs, liquid egg whites and/or liquid egg yolks mixed with leavening ingredients (a mix of an acid and a base) to create an egg patty with improved texture and appearance for use within a breakfast sandwich following initial cooking. The following ingredients may be added to further improve the product: non-fat dry milk, modified food starch, gums, and emulsifiers. The process in summary involves adding to liquid eggs leavening ingredients or agents and then cooking of the mixed eggs and leavening ingredients prior to the dissipation of the leavening ingredients to form an egg patty having improved appearance and a light and airy texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Michael Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Aloysius J. Knipper, Lauren S. Beam
  • Publication number: 20020058098
    Abstract: The present process relates to forming of precooked egg patties for future heating within a microwave oven for consumption as a portion of a food article. The process involves the initial step of acquisition of liquid whole eggs, liquid egg whites and/or liquid egg yolks mixed with leavening ingredients (a mix of an acid and a base) to create an egg patty with improved texture and appearance for use within a breakfast sandwich following initial cooking. The following ingredients may be added to further improve the product: non-fat dry milk, modified food starch, gums, and emulsifiers. The process in summary involves adding to liquid eggs leavening ingredients or agents and then cooking of the mixed eggs and leavening ingredients prior to the dissipation of the leavening ingredients to form an egg patty having improved appearance and a light and airy texture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventors: Aloysius J. Knipper, Lauren S. Beam
  • Patent number: 5741539
    Abstract: Methods of and apparatus for producing shelf-stable liquid egg are provided. In particular, methods of and apparatus for producing liquid egg having a shelf life of at least 5 days when stored at about 70.degree. F. (about 21.degree. C.) are provided. In a first preferred embodiment, the liquid egg is electroheated from a temperature of about 110.degree. F. (about 43.degree. C.) to a temperature of at least about 140.degree. F. (about 60.degree. C.) by applying high frequency alternating electric current. The liquid egg is then cooled and again electroheated. In a second preferred embodiment, the liquid egg is electroheated from a temperature of about 110.degree. F. (about 43.degree. C.) to a temperature of at least about 140.degree. F. (about 60.degree. C.) by applying high frequency alternating electric current. The liquid egg is then cooled. A plurality of high voltage electric pulses are then applied to the liquid egg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Inventors: Aloysius J. Knipper, Thaddeus J. Polny, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5415882
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of electroheating and pasteurizing liquid egg and particularly liquid whole egg so as to provide an extended refrigerated shelf life. The method utilizes generally minimum pasteurization parameters coupled with packaging and storage at 40.degree. F. or below.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Inventors: Aloysius J. Knipper, David Reznik
  • Patent number: 4444799
    Abstract: Soft cookies, biscuits, snacks and the like, are produced from a specially formulated and prepared dough and then baked to produce said soft edible products which retain their fresh-baked, moist, tender texture for extended periods of time. A firm gel, formed from a viscous liquid, e.g., a corn syrup, a gum, e.g., an alginate gum, a humectant and dispersing agent for the gum, e.g., glycerine, a calcium source for gelling the gum, and humectant and dispersing agent for the gum, e.g., propylene glycol, is incorporated into the cookie or other dough prior to baking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1984
    Assignee: Nabisco, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Vanderveer, Aloysius J. Knipper, Robert Straka, Alex J. Squicciarini