Patents by Inventor Kevin J. Fennewald

Kevin J. Fennewald 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).

  • Use of water-soluble phosphates to control PSE condition in muscle products
    Patent number: 6610340
    Abstract: A method for controlling PSE (pale, soft, exudative) condition in meat muscle products is disclosed. A phosphate solution is injected into the animal muscle early post-mortem period after slaughter, prior to the onset of rigor mortis in the muscle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Astaris, LLC
    Inventors: Lulu S. Henson, Kevin J. Fennewald, James W. Lamkey, David Gerrard
  • Use of antimicrobial polyphosphates in food processing
    Patent number: 6509050
    Abstract: Polyphosphates control the growth of bacteria during food processing. These compositions comprise antimicrobial polyphosphates alone or in combination with organic acids and/or their salts and are effective in food-related applications, including: cleaning compositions to disinfect the surface of food and to clean and disinfect equipment used in food processing, and compositions to be added to food to inhibit the growth of microorganisms responsible for foodborne diseases and spoilage during distribution and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Astaris LLC
    Inventors: Lulu S. Henson, Robert V. Manley, Kevin J. Fennewald