Patents by Inventor Joseph H. Bruemmer

Joseph H. Bruemmer 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 preparing citrus fruit sections with fresh fruit flavor and appearance
    Patent number: 4284651
    Abstract: A method of preparing citrus fruit sections with a fresh fruit flavor and appearance is disclosed. Thick albedo type grapefruit and oranges are cleaned and heated to a core temperature of about 20.degree. to 40.degree. C. They are subsequently scored to the juicy portion, vacuum infused with a commercial pectinase, incubated for critical time and temperature periods, and peeled. The resultant high quality fruit is stored in refrigeration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1981
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: Joseph H. Bruemmer
  • Clarification of citrus juices
    Patent number: 4101678
    Abstract: A process for the clarification of citrus juices is disclosed. Polygalacturonic acid is added to cloudy citrus juice. The resultant coagulated material is removed from solution leaving a clear liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1978
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Robert A. Baker, Joseph H. Bruemmer