Patents by Inventor Joseph R. Powers

Joseph R. Powers 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).

  • STABILIZED FROZEN PRODUCE
    Publication number: 20210368833
    Abstract: Methods of stabilizing produce, such as fruits and vegetables, are provided. In particular, the methods comprise vacuum impregnating the item of produce in an infusion solution containing a polysaccharide, partially drying the item of produce to reduce its water content below its original harvest-level of hydration, and optionally applying an edible coating to the item of produce. Subsequently frozen items of produce display improved mechanical properties and visual integrity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Shyam S. Sablani, Joseph R. Powers
  • Wheel chock with restraint
    Patent number: 8047751
    Abstract: A wheel chock for restraining movement of a vehicle tire on a supporting grating during transit includes a base, a grate lock mechanism for locking the base to the grating, and a ramp on the base for engagement with a circumference of a vehicle tire. A strap connected with the base is extensible around the vehicle tire to help restrain movement of the tire on the grating. The chock includes a retractor for retracting the strap and for taking up slack that forms in the strap during transit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Midwest Precision Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Powers, Thomas R. Wiatrak, Frederick J. Diamond
  • Wheel chock With Restraint
    Publication number: 20090035088
    Abstract: A wheel chock for restraining movement of a vehicle tire on a supporting grating during transit includes a base, a grate lock mechanism for locking the base to the grating, and a ramp on the base for engagement with a circumference of a vehicle tire. A strap connected with the base is extensible around the vehicle tire to help restrain movement of the tire on the grating. The chock includes a retractor for retracting the strap and for taking up slack that forms in the strap during transit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Midwest Precision Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Powers, Thomas R. Wiatrak, Frederick J. Diamond
  • Stabilizer concentrate
    Patent number: 5075355
    Abstract: An improved stabilizer concentrate for use in stabilizing polymeric blend compositions which comprise a thermally sensitive interpolymer. The stabilizer concentrate comprises a carrier resin, and a stabilizing agent capable of stabilizing a thermally sensitive interpolymr. The improvement comprises employing a carrier resin having a viscosity such that the stabilizer concentrate has a viscosity of less than 60 percent of the viscosity of the polymeric blend composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1991
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Mark J. Hall, Joseph R. Powers
  • Stabilizer concentrate
    Patent number: 4877821
    Abstract: An improved stabilizer concentrate for use in stabilizing polymeric blend compositions which comprise a thermally sensitive interpolymer. The stabilizer concentrate comprises a carrier resin, and a stabilizing agent capable of stabilizing a thermally sensitive interpolymer. The improvement comprises employing a carrier resin having a viscosity such that the stabilizer concentrate has a viscosity of less than 60 percent of the viscosity of the polymeric blend composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1989
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Mark J. Hall, Joseph R. Powers, William A. Wood