Patents by Inventor Hassanein Zaki

Hassanein Zaki 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 of washing cocoa beans to improve the quality of the cocoa products obtained from such beans
    Patent number: 9833009
    Abstract: Provided are methods of removing contaminants from cocoa beans, reducing free fatty acids in cocoa butter of the cocoa beans or a combination thereof. The methods are accomplished by use of a pre-washing solution placed in contact with the cocoa beans. Cocoa products produced by such methods and systems for performing such methods on cocoa beans are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Olam International Limited
    Inventors: Harrold Glenn Anijs, Ronald Heistek, Hassanein Zaki
  • METHOD OF WASHING COCOA BEANS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE COCOA PRODUCTS OBTAINED FROM SUCH BEANS
    Publication number: 20110229616
    Abstract: Provided are methods of removing contaminants from cocoa beans, reducing free fatty acids in cocoa butter of the cocoa beans or a combination thereof. The methods are accomplished by use of a pre-washing solution placed in contact with the cocoa beans. Cocoa products produced by such methods and systems for performing such methods on cocoa beans are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY
    Inventors: Harrold Glenn Anijs, Ronald Heistek, Hassanein Zaki