Patents by Inventor John L. Secrist

John L. Secrist 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).

  • Patent number: 4425367
    Abstract: A method for producing a thermally processed, shelf-stable, egg product wh comprises adding a small amount of microcrystalline cellulose to raw eggs, preparing omelets and scrambled eggs, packing the cooked egg product in containers and heating the eggs sufficiently to sterilize the contents. This particular treatment results in an egg product with good textural and taste qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1984
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Daniel Berkowitz, Alan B. Bennett, John L. Secrist, Debra A. Milette
  • Patent number: 4196219
    Abstract: A method of extending the storage life of cooked foods, such as meats, pory and fish in the frozen state comprising, cooking the food, coating the cooked food with an edible coating the composition of which comprises the calcium salt of carrageenan, freezing the food coated with said calcium salt of carrageenan, and storing said coated food in the frozen state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1980
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Carol P. Shaw, John L. Secrist, Justin M. Tuomy