Patents by Inventor John W. Olander

John W. Olander 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 for preparing cooked or precooked bacon
    Patent number: 4957756
    Abstract: A process for preparing cooked bacon which includes the step of microwave cooking slices of a cured but unsmoked pork belly to produce precooked bacon having the organoleptic properties of precooked conventionally smoked bacon. The conventional smoking step is eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1990
    Assignee: Schreiber Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Olander, Coralie George
  • Bacon bit finishing method
    Patent number: 4552768
    Abstract: A method for finishing cooked bacon bits through vibration of the finished product. Larger and smaller pieces of bacon are cooled to a temperature below 20.degree. F. and vibrated for a period of time sufficient to dislodge fines adhering to the surface of the larger pieces. The vibration also smooths the rough edges on the larger pieces and improves appearance and increases pourability during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1985
    Assignee: Westland Foods Corporation
    Inventor: John W. Olander