Patents by Inventor John Eger, Jr.

John Eger, Jr. 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 and apparatus for adjusting the temperature profile of food products during microwave heating
    Patent number: 4972059
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for a system for heating food products in a variety of microwave ovens. The invention allows the temperature profile of the food product to be set at a predetermined level. A grid is used in combination with a conductive ring. There is preferably a spacing between the grid and the surface of the food product between about 0.25 inch and about 2.4 inches, a margin between openings in the grid between about 0.6 inch and about 1.8 inches, and the openings in the grid are of a size between about 0.75 inch and about 1.75 inches. A single iris embodiment is disclosed. The single iris may be in contact with the surface of the food product or spaced therefrom. An embodiment is also disclosed wherein a grid is in contact with the food surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Assignee: The Pillsbury Company
    Inventors: Dan J. Wendt, Jonathon D. Kemske, Peter S. Pesheck, Ronald R. Lentz, Sheryl L. Smith, Diane R. Rosenwald, Shomo, Jr., Robert B., David H. Larkey, Matthew W. Lorence, John Eger, Jr., Alvaro Santos, Thomas R. Frigge