Patents by Inventor Jean Stevenin

Jean Stevenin 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 chemical peeling of fruits and vegetables with an alkanolamine
    Patent number: 3970762
    Abstract: A washing and peeling composition for preparing fruits and vegetables contains an alkanolamine and a major amount of a carrier medium such as water. The alkanolamine is preferably monoethanolamine. A surface active agent such as a fatty alcohol sulfate, an alkylarylene sulfonate or a non-ionic agent may be added. The treatment is for one to thirty minutes at a temperature of at least about 20.degree.C depending on the fruit or vegetable concerned. The compositions enable a substantially higher yield of useful product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1974
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1976
    Assignee: Compagnie Francaise de Produits Industriels
    Inventors: Alexandre Askienazy, Georges Melki, Jean Stevenin