Patents by Inventor Raymond M. Pleva

Raymond M. Pleva 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).

  • Emu oil and fruit composition
    Patent number: 7939107
    Abstract: A composition is provided comprising emu oil and processed whole fruit. The composition is in a form for either topical application to human skin or for internal ingestion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventor: Raymond M. Pleva
  • EMU OIL AND FRUIT COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20090258080
    Abstract: A composition is provided comprising emu oil and processed whole fruit. The composition is in a form for either topical application to human skin or for internal ingestion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventor: Raymond M. Pleva
  • CHERRY-BASED ADDITIVE
    Publication number: 20080032032
    Abstract: A cherry based additive is a stable powder comprising a mixture of cherry powder, fiber and gum. The cherry powder is made from a cherry puree. A marinade comprises water, phosphate, salt and about 6% by weight cherry concentrate made from the puree or from the cherry powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: Raymond M. Pleva
  • Cherry-containing meat product and method of making the same
    Patent number: 5670200
    Abstract: A meat product containing one or more forms of uncooked cherries is shown. The meat product can be a comminuted meat mixture in which ground or chopped cherries are included in the mixture. Alternatively, cherry juice, or a slurry of cherry juice and cherry tissue, could be mixed with the meat to create a comminuted meat mixture according to the invention. In another aspect, uncooked cherry products could be used in preparing a meat product for curing. The meat products produced according to the invention have the benefits of enhanced lipid oxidation resistance, enhanced flavor, better natural color retention, and a reduction of undesirable elements, such as fat or sodium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Inventor: Raymond M. Pleva
  • Method of making a cured cherry-containing meat product
    Patent number: 5652007
    Abstract: A meat product containing one or more forms of uncooked cherries is shown. The meat product can be a comminuted meat mixture in which ground or chopped cherries are included in the mixture. Alternatively, cherry juice, or a slurry of cherry juice and cherry tissue, could be mixed with the meat to create a comminuted meat mixture according to the invention. In another aspect, uncooked cherry products could be used in preparing a meat product for curing. The meat products produced according to the invention have the benefits of enhanced lipid oxidation resistance, enhanced flavor, better natural color retention, and a reduction of undesirable elements, such as fat or sodium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Inventor: Raymond M. Pleva
  • Comminuted meat product containing ground cherries
    Patent number: 5503867
    Abstract: A comminuted meat mixture of ground lean beef, pitted and ground uncooked cherries, oat bran, and other ingredients in lesser amounts. A method of making such a mixture is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Inventor: Raymond M. Pleva