Patents by Inventor Paul E. DuCharme

Paul E. DuCharme 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).

  • Smoked nonfibrous casing
    Publication number: 20040202762
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for enhancing the smoky color and flavor of foodstuffs, such as sausages, produced in nonfibrous casing containing a novel liquid smoke system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Paul E. DuCharme, Frederick M. Merritt
  • Process for improving smoky color of food
    Publication number: 20030207002
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for enhancing the smoky color and flavor of foodstuffs, such as sausages, produced in casing containing liquid smoke, by exposing the encased foodstuff to a alkaline solution. Peeling of the sausages is also enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: Frederick M. Merritt, Myron D. Nicholson, Paul E. DuCharme
  • Self-coloring red smoked casing
    Publication number: 20030039724
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the production of foodstuffs in casings coated with compositions of natural red colorants and/or liquid smoke, optionally antioxidants and optionally, a peeling aid, resulting in an enhanced reddish-smoky color on the foodstuffs, and the coloring compositions and casings used in such production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: Paul E. DuCharme, Myron Donald Nicholson