Patents by Inventor David J. Dominques

David J. Dominques 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).

  • Food products with biocontrol preservation
    Patent number: 6692779
    Abstract: Food products can include dried microorganisms as a biocontrol agent. The dried cultures resist inactivation during pasteurization of the food product. The microorganisms are selected to be nontoxic and to inhibit growth of pathogenic microorganisms. For example, the biocontrol microorganisms can produce acid to lower the pH of the product thereby inhibiting the growth of pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: The Pillsbury Company
    Inventors: David J. Dominques, John H. Hanlin