Patents by Inventor Jeff Knauf

Jeff Knauf 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 freezing edible marine animals
    Patent number: 7048961
    Abstract: Various methods useful in connection with catching and freezing fish are disclosed. Also disclosed is an immersion freezer. In preferred embodiments, fish or other items to be frozen are immersed in a cooling medium. The cooling medium comprises an organic cooling agent, which preferably is a carbohydrate, sugar alcohol, glycoside, or non-toxic oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Alaska Ocean Products Corporation
    Inventor: Jeff Knauf
  • Freezing method and apparatus
    Publication number: 20050031770
    Abstract: Various methods useful in connection with catching and freezing fish are disclosed. Also disclosed is an immersion freezer. In preferred embodiments, fish or other items to be frozen are immersed in a cooling medium. The cooling medium comprises an organic cooling agent, which preferably is a carbohydrate, sugar alcohol, glycoside, or non-toxic oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Applicant: Grain Processing Corporation
    Inventor: Jeff Knauf