Patents by Inventor Ronald Heistek

Ronald Heistek 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).

  • Method of washing cocoa beans to improve the quality of the cocoa products obtained from such beans
    Patent number: 9833009
    Abstract: Provided are methods of removing contaminants from cocoa beans, reducing free fatty acids in cocoa butter of the cocoa beans or a combination thereof. The methods are accomplished by use of a pre-washing solution placed in contact with the cocoa beans. Cocoa products produced by such methods and systems for performing such methods on cocoa beans are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Olam International Limited
    Inventors: Harrold Glenn Anijs, Ronald Heistek, Hassanein Zaki
  • METHODS OF REDUCING CONTAMINANTS IN COCOA BEANS
    Publication number: 20170295828
    Abstract: Methods for reducing contaminants in cocoa beans are disclosed. The method includes placing the cocoa beans in contact with an effective amount of ozone, thus reducing a level of contaminants in the cocoa beans. The contaminant may be a smoky odor, a different off odor, microbes, or combinations of any thereof. Systems for reducing contaminants in cocoa beans are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Mindy Danial, Perry Doane, Ronald Heistek, Aaron Johnson, Kevin C. Johnson
  • METHOD OF PRODUCING HIGH-BRIGHTNESS COCOA POWDER AND REALTED COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20120315370
    Abstract: Methods of making bright red, brown, and red-brown cocoa powder, the cocoa powder product of that method, food products containing the bright red, brown, and red-brown cocoa powder and methods of using the bright red, brown, and red-brown cocoa powder are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: ARCER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY
    Inventors: Harrold Glenn Anijs, Ronald Heistek
  • METHOD OF PRODUCING HIGH-BRIGHTNESS COCOA POWDER AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20120308707
    Abstract: Methods of making bright red, brown, and red-brown cocoa powder, the cocoa powder product of that method, food products containing the bright red, brown, and red-brown cocoa powder and methods of using the bright red, brown, and red-brown cocoa powder are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY
    Inventors: Harrold Glenn Anijs, Ronald Heistek
  • METHOD OF WASHING COCOA BEANS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE COCOA PRODUCTS OBTAINED FROM SUCH BEANS
    Publication number: 20110229616
    Abstract: Provided are methods of removing contaminants from cocoa beans, reducing free fatty acids in cocoa butter of the cocoa beans or a combination thereof. The methods are accomplished by use of a pre-washing solution placed in contact with the cocoa beans. Cocoa products produced by such methods and systems for performing such methods on cocoa beans are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY
    Inventors: Harrold Glenn Anijs, Ronald Heistek, Hassanein Zaki
  • METHOD OF PRODUCING HIGH-BRIGHTNESS COCOA POWDER AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20080107783
    Abstract: Methods of making bright red, brown, and red-brown cocoa powder, the cocoa powder product of that method, food products containing the bright red, brown, and red-brown cocoa powder and methods of using the bright red, brown, and red-brown cocoa powder are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Harrold Anijs, Ronald Heistek