Patents by Inventor John H. Moyer

John H. Moyer 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).

  • Intermediate stabilized comestible and method of making same
    Patent number: 5624697
    Abstract: A method of making an intermediate stabilized dough shape by heating a proofed dough shape with a combination of convection and microwave heating sufficient to stabilize the dough shape, to form a light skin thereon, to inhibit moisture loss from the interior thereof, and to decrease microbial activity therein. The pastry dough shape has an interior and an exterior, and the light skin is formed on the exterior to provide a moisture barrier and structural integrity sufficient to inhibit moisture loss from the interior and retain the shape during heating, handling, storage and cooking thereof to a finished product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Assignee: Kerry Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Wei-Daw A. Lin, Shiowshuh Sheen, Vito Vita, John H. Moyer
  • Microwavable susceptor and method of using same
    Patent number: 5403998
    Abstract: A susceptor for use in the microwave cooking of food, includes a first plastic film, a second plastic film, and a semi-liquid lossy material disposed intermediate the first and second films. The lossy material includes glycerine, sucrose ester, and chloride salt, 25 grams of the lossy material in a 50 ml. glass beaker being heatable to at least 200.degree. C. within 40 seconds by 900 watts of microwave energy in a 1.1 cu. ft. oven. Preferably a layer of paper is sandwiched between the first and second films, the lossy material being absorbed on the paper layer. The susceptor is preferably biodegradable and edible. A method of microwave cooking includes the steps of providing an assembly of such a susceptor and the food to be microwave cooked, cooking the food in intimate contact with the susceptor in a microwave oven, and separating the microwave cooked food from the susceptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: DCA Food Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Shiowshuh Sheen, John H. Moyer, Simon Gagel
  • Method and apparatus for improved distribution of microwave power in a microwave cavity
    Patent number: 4037071
    Abstract: A system for improving the uniformity of distribution of microwave power in a microwave cavity, includes a magnetron, a wave guide extending between the magnetron and the interior of the microwave cavity for coupling microwave power into the microwave cavity and drive means operative coupled to the wave guide to vary the direction in which microwave power is introduced into the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1977
    Assignee: DCA Food Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Harold B. Kaufman, Jr., John H. Moyer, John P. McCarthy
  • Treatment for hypertension
    Patent number: 4022893
    Abstract: A treatment for hypertension by the conjoint use of phenoxybenzamine and propranolol, desirably with the conjoint use also of a diuretic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1977
    Inventor: John H. Moyer