Patents by Inventor Michael G. Protomastro

Michael G. Protomastro 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).

  • Low density coffee process
    Patent number: 4349573
    Abstract: A low density roast and ground coffee product which yields 20% more brewed coffee than and of equal quality to conventional roast and ground coffee product. Modifications to conventional roasting and grinding operations result in a faster roasting operation and a finer grind which together with a higher percentage of intermediate quality coffee and a darker roast high quality coffee results in the low density coffee product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1982
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur Stefanucci, Michael G. Protomastro
  • Decaffeinated coffee of improved aroma and flavor
    Patent number: 3985905
    Abstract: The flavor and aroma of decaffeinated roasted and ground coffee is significantly improved employing a process whereby caffeine-containing green coffee material is initially contacted with water in a washing step at conditions which will not extract a significant amount of soluble materials from the coffee material. The aqueous solution obtained from the initial processing step is subsequently contacted with a decaffeinated coffee material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1974
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1976
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Richard P. Scelia, Kenneth W. Fagan, Michael G. Protomastro