Patents by Inventor Grant E. Krueger

Grant E. Krueger 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).

  • Method for making large sized blocks of cheese
    Patent number: 4234615
    Abstract: Apparatus for and method of pressing, draining and preparing cheese curd for curing is disclosed. The apparatus and method are particularly adapted for forming large sized blocks of cheese. Cheese curd is placed in a form for pressing and draining. At least one blade, in the form of an elongated wedge and having slots in its face, is disposed in the curd to uniformly drain the curd while it is being pressed. The blade is removed and the curd is subjected to further conditioning and is packaged for curing in containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1980
    Assignee: Kraft, Inc.
    Inventor: Grant E. Krueger