Patents by Inventor Richard L. Merson

Richard L. Merson 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).

  • Process for preparing heat treated granular solid food
    Patent number: 4882188
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a batch process for preparing a heat treated granular solid foodstuff, and more particularly it relates to a process wherein a granular solid food is sufficiently heated deep into the center portion thereof to be sterilized and/or cooked and then cooled without impairing the appearance and flavor thereof. The heating and cooling occur by heated and cooled liquids which fluidize the granular solid food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1989
    Assignee: Nakamura & Partners
    Inventors: Hiroshi Sawada, Richard L. Merson