Patents by Inventor John A. Ederle

John A. Ederle 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).

  • Process for preparing meat products containing a protein extender with titanium dioxide tracer
    Patent number: 4391840
    Abstract: A matrix for incorporating titanium dioxide into extruded plant protein extenders for natural meat products is disclosed. In particular, this matrix made from vegetable protein is useful for incorporating TiO.sub.2 tracer in extruded plant protein extenders in such a way that there will be reduced optical contrast with natural ground meat fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1983
    Assignee: Ralston Purina Company
    Inventors: John A. Ederle, Ralph A. Hoer, George H. Irwin