Patents by Inventor Ernie H. Unger

Ernie H. Unger 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).

  • Fat Products Containing Little or No Trans Fatty Acids
    Publication number: 20080199582
    Abstract: The present invention provides shortenings having little to no trans-fatty acids and low saturates. Such shortenings can be used to make various food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: CARGILL, INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Ernie H. Unger
  • Canola shortening for food applications
    Patent number: 5912041
    Abstract: A shortening comprising a partially hydrogenated plastic canola having a maximum saturated fatty acid content of about 11.7% and suitable for frying foods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert Melvin Covington, Jr., Ernie H. Unger
  • Pourable canola oil for food applications
    Patent number: 5863589
    Abstract: A pourable partially hydrogenated canola oil having a maximum saturated fatty acid content of about 9.6% and a maximum trans fatty acid content of about 22.1% especially suitable for food applications is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert M. Covington, Jr., Ernie H. Unger