Patents by Inventor Paul J. Russo

Paul J. Russo 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).

  • Preparation of calcium-supplemented beverages by dispersing calcium hydroxide in pasteurized juice stream
    Patent number: 5225221
    Abstract: The preparation of calcium-supplemented fruit juice beverages is disclosed. These beverages are prepared by homogeneously dispersing a calcium hydroxide slurry in a pasteurized or sterilized fruit juice stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: James B. Camden, Paul J. Russo, Jerome J. Schmitz, Ronald Steppeler
  • Method for removing precipitated calcium citrate from juice pasteurization or sterilization equipment
    Patent number: 4872919
    Abstract: A method for removing precipitated calcium citrate which has deposited on the interior surface of juice pasteurization or sterilization equipment is disclosed. The interior surface of the juice pasteurization or sterilization equipment is contacted, at a temperature of at least about 150.degree. F. (65.6.degree. C.) with an aqueous acid solution containing an acid selected from acetic acid, fumaric acid, lactic acid, gluconic acid, adipic acid, citric acid, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, malic acid and mixtures thereof to remove the deposited calcium citrate. The calcium citrate-laden solution is then removed from the juice pasteurization or sterilization equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael S. Bucher, Paul J. Russo, Robert J. Schaar