Patents by Inventor Frank J. Meczkowski

Frank J. Meczkowski 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).

  • Process for packaging acidified vegetable
    Patent number: 5151286
    Abstract: A process for packaging acidified vegetables without a covering brine includes sealing the brineless vegetables in an opaque package.Central to the invention is a quick equalization brine treatment which is used to reduce the respiration rate of fresh vegetables and reduce their pH to less than about 4.5 in less than about 6 hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1992
    Assignee: Campbell Soup Company
    Inventors: James Adams, Frank J. Meczkowski
  • Bulk handling of raisins
    Patent number: 4696824
    Abstract: Bulk handling, transportation and processing of raisins are improved by first coating raisins with glycerine followed by coating with oil. The finished raisins are packed in sizes of at least 1 lb and no clumping is observed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1987
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Frank J. Meczkowski, Ronald J. Triani
  • Debittering bran flakes using citrus peel
    Patent number: 4661362
    Abstract: A process for eliminating the harsh bitter flavor associated with bran cereal by contacting the bran cereal with dried citrus peel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1987
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald J. Triani, Frank J. Meczkowski