Patents by Inventor Janet Cringle

Janet Cringle 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).

  • Patent number: H673
    Abstract: An instant coffee substitute is prepared from roasted soybeans. Soybeans are preheated until their interiors are at near roasting temperatures. The interiors of the preheated soybeans are maintained at roasting temperatures for an extended time to over-roast the soybeans. The roasted soybeans are the ground, extracted and filtered as necessary. After filtering, the extract is dried and later may be reconstituted. The product has the color, flavor and aroma of coffee, without any noticeable soy aroma or flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1989
    Inventors: William Hullah, Janet Cringle, Sandra Albrecht