Patents by Inventor Kenneth Wilmot

Kenneth Wilmot 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).

  • Publication number: 20050220973
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing a frozen potato chip comprising the steps of peeling a potato, cutting the potato into strips, blanching the strips for a time equal to 60-95% of the time to disintegration, drying the strips by 10-20% by weight reduction in moisture content, frying the strips at 130-160° C. for 20-30 seconds, and freezing the strips. The method has the combined effect of shrinking the surface layer of potato cells, so that a somewhat leathery ‘skin’ is developed. As a consequence the surface layer is less likely to absorb fat during the frying stage. Furthermore, because blanching is carried out to the optimum, the frying stage can be substantially shortened, and thus the opportunity for fat absorption is also reduced whilst allowing a caterer to better satisfy demand for freshly fried chips rather than frying in advance in anticipation of demand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Applicant: McCain Foods Limited
    Inventor: Kenneth Wilmot
  • Patent number: 4597512
    Abstract: An aerosol valve (3) for dispensing metered fluid doses from an aerosol container, comprising a valve body (4) at least partially defining a metering chamber (9) and a valve stem (6) operably movable between inoperative and operative positions against a bias, the stem (6) having a seal (16) mounted thereon and arranged to seal an inlet duct (18) of the metering chamber (9) when the valve stem (6) is in its operative position. In a preferred embodiment, the valve stem (6) has first and second portions (7,8) with the seal (16) mounted upon the second portion (8). In this particular arrangement, and when the valve stem (6) is in its inoperative position, an outlet duct (12) associated with the metering chamber (9) is sealed therefrom and the inlet duct (18) is open, whereby fluid to be dispensed in a metered dose can flow or be drawn into the metering chamber (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1986
    Assignee: Neotechnic Engineering Limited
    Inventor: Kenneth Wilmot
  • Patent number: 4047503
    Abstract: A drinking station for poultry or the like is connected to a liquid supply pipe by a valve that is operable to supply the liquid to a plurality of enclosures within a receptacle that also contains the valve. The valve is operable by the poultry by means of a tongue extending from a valve sleeve. The valve is spring-loaded towards a closed position against a valve cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1977
    Assignee: Neotechnic Engineering Limited
    Inventor: Kenneth Wilmot