Patents by Inventor John Weisburger

John Weisburger 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 of treating a foodstuff to inhibit the development of mutagens and related product
    Patent number: 4777052
    Abstract: L-Tryptophan is applied to foodstuff to prevent the development of mutagens/carcinogens. Before the cooking of a foodstuff such as hamburger, L-Tryptophan is applied to the surfaces thereof to inhibit, for example, the generation of IQ type carcinogens. The L-Tryptophan can be sprinkled on the surface of the foodstuff or incorporated into a sauce which is applied to the foodstuff or put into solution in water or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1988
    Assignee: American Health Foundation
    Inventors: John Weisburger, Ronald C. Jones