Patents by Inventor Attila A. Lenkey

Attila A. Lenkey 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).

  • Nicotine removal process and product produced thereby
    Patent number: 4848373
    Abstract: A process for removing nicotine from tobacco which does not adversely affect the flavor and aroma of the product tobacco is disclosed. The process entails mixing a tobacco having a moisture content of 25% to 53% with an alkalinizing agent to obtain a pH of 8 to 11 and maintaining the tobacco in an aerobic environment at a temperature of 40.degree. F. to 120.degree. F. at a pressure of 1 atmosphere for a period of 4 to 14 weeks. The product so produced is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: Helme Tobacco Company
    Inventor: Attila A. Lenkey