Patents by Inventor Robert J. Valenzky, Jr.

Robert J. Valenzky, Jr. 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).

  • Reduction of aflatoxin content in peanuts
    Patent number: 5230160
    Abstract: Peanuts with a moisture content of from 6% to 15% are subjected to vacuum drying and/or roasting in a chamber using microwave energy to ensure penetration of the kernel. Aflatoxin compounds are destroyed and/or driven off with the vapors exiting the vacuum chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: The J. M. Smucker Company
    Inventors: David R. Gross, Marvin Kragt, Robert J. Valenzky, Jr.