Patents by Inventor Robert V. Manley

Robert V. Manley 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).

  • Use of antimicrobial polyphosphates in food processing
    Patent number: 6509050
    Abstract: Polyphosphates control the growth of bacteria during food processing. These compositions comprise antimicrobial polyphosphates alone or in combination with organic acids and/or their salts and are effective in food-related applications, including: cleaning compositions to disinfect the surface of food and to clean and disinfect equipment used in food processing, and compositions to be added to food to inhibit the growth of microorganisms responsible for foodborne diseases and spoilage during distribution and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Astaris LLC
    Inventors: Lulu S. Henson, Robert V. Manley, Kevin J. Fennewald
  • High charge, low leakage tantalum powders
    Patent number: 4544403
    Abstract: Tantalum powders for electrolytic capacitors having improved electrical capacity and low direct current leakage characteristics are produced by the introduction of combinations of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur-containing materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1985
    Assignee: Fansteel Inc.
    Inventors: Edward K. Schiele, Robert V. Manley, Jr., Carlos F. Rerat