Patents by Inventor John Henry Wells

John Henry Wells 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).

  • Carbonation system for enhancing the flavor of fruits and vegetables
    Patent number: 7228793
    Abstract: A carbonation system is disclosed that effectively controls the treatment of fruits and vegetables with CO2 gas, providing enhanced flavor to fruits and vegetables. One embodiment of the invention uses a microprocessor to preferably monitor and control the pressure, temperature and gas flow within a sealable enclosure to effectively control the carbonation of fruits and vegetables. Another embodiment consists of a combination carbonation system and cooler that effectively controls the carbonation of fruits and vegetables by including pressure relief devices and an insulation cover. The insulation cover has apertures that provide for the distribution of CO2. A third embodiment is disclosed that also consists of a combination carbonation system and cooler. This third embodiment controls carbonation by including, among other features, feedback mechanisms and a pressure relief device. A method of using the first embodiment is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignees: Fizzy Fruit, LLC, Oregon State University
    Inventors: Qingyue Ling, Galen D. Kaufman, John Henry Wells, Bryce L. Hesterman
  • Variable frequency automated capacitive radio frequency (RF) dielectric heating system
    Patent number: 6784405
    Abstract: A food product is heated by maintaining the food product in an AC electrical field generated by an RF signal. As the heating takes place, maximum energy is delivered to the food product using automatic impedance matching to adjust the rate of the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignees: The State of Oregon, acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education on Behalf of Oregon State University
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Flugstad, Qingyue Ling, Edward R. Kolbe, John Henry Wells, Yanyun Zhao, Jae W. Park
  • Carbonation system for enhancing the flavor of fruits and vegetables
    Publication number: 20040101606
    Abstract: A carbonation system is disclosed that effectively controls the treatment of fruits and vegetables with CO2 gas, providing enhanced flavor to fruits and vegetables. One embodiment of the invention uses a microprocessor to preferably monitor and control the pressure, temperature and gas flow within a sealable enclosure to effectively control the carbonation of fruits and vegetables. Another embodiment consists of a combination carbonation system and cooler that effectively controls the carbonation of fruits and vegetables by including pressure relief devices and an insulation cover. The insulation cover has apertures that provide for the distribution of CO2. A third embodiment is disclosed that also consists of a combination carbonation system and cooler. This third embodiment controls carbonation by including, among other features, feedback mechanisms and a pressure relief device. A method of using the first embodiment is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Qingyue Ling, Galen D. Kaufman, John Henry Wells, Bryce L. Hesterman
  • Variable frequency automated capacitive radio frequency (RF) dielectric heating system
    Patent number: 6657173
    Abstract: A food product is heated by maintaining the food product in an AC electrical field generated by an RF signal. As the heating takes place, maximum energy is delivered to the food product using automatic impedance matching to adjust the rate of the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignees: State Board of Higher Education on Behalf of Oregon State University
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Flugstad, Qingyue Ling, Edward R. Kolbe, John Henry Wells, Yanyun Zhao, Jae W. Park
  • Variable frequency automated capacitive radio frequency (RF) dielectric heating system
    Publication number: 20030205571
    Abstract: A food product is heated by maintaining the food product in an AC electrical field generated by an RF signal. As the heating takes place, maximum energy is delivered to the food product using automatic impedance matching to adjust the rate of the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Applicants: State of Oregon, Acting by and through the State Board of higher Education on Behalf of Oregon Stat, Benjamin A. Flugstad
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Flugstad, Qingyue Ling, Edward R. Kolbe, John Henry Wells, Yanyun Zhao, Jae W. Park
  • Variable frequency automated capacitive radio frequency (RF) dielectric heating system
    Publication number: 20020047009
    Abstract: A food product is heated by maintaining the food product in an AC electrical field generated by an RF signal. As the heating takes place, maximum energy is delivered to the food product using automatic impedance matching to adjust the rate of the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Applicant: The State of OR acting by and through the State Board of Higher Edu. on Behalf of OR State Univ.
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Flugstad, Qingyue Ling, Edward R. Kolbe, John Henry Wells, Yanyun Zhao, Jae W. Park
  • Capacative dielectric heating system
    Patent number: 6303166
    Abstract: A food product is heated by maintaining the food product in an AC electrical field provided by an RF signal at an RF frequency that matches a Debye resonance frequency or frequencies of one or more components of the food product. As the food product warms, the frequency of the RF signal is automatically adjusted to track changes in the Debye resonance frequency, which shifts in frequency as the temperature rises. Individual regions of the food product can be heated, by the use of grid electrodes, at different rates to assure uniform warming or to achieve a particular desired warming pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: The State of Oregon acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education on Behalf of Oregon State University
    Inventors: Edward R. Kolbe, Jae W. Park, John Henry Wells, Benjamin A. Flugstad, Yanyun Zhao