Patents by Inventor Ronald J. McKenna

Ronald J. McKenna 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).

  • Patent number: 5128156
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dried, high protein food product derived from phosphate-modified milk protein concentrate (MPC) rather than from casein. The high protein food product is preferably spray dried, and is useful as a non-feathering coffee whitener. The non-feathering and spray drying properties are the results of the inclusion of a phosphate salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Assignee: Borden, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. McKenna, David J. Keller, Delmar L. Andersen
  • Patent number: 5021251
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preserving lemon juice without the use of sulfite agents. The process uses sodium benzoate and optionally ascorbic acid, glucose oxidase, sodium acid pyrophosphate, or sodium hexametaphosphate, or an inert gass, such as carbon dioxide, helium or nitrogen or any combination thereof. Non-refrigerated shelf-life of 12 months or more before browning occurs is thereby achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: Borden, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. McKenna, David J. Keller, Lauren S. Bibeau
  • Patent number: 4748028
    Abstract: An aseptically packaged, liquid, non-dairy coffee whitener which is shelf-stable for several months, and a process for preparing it, are provided. The coffee whitener comprises water, vegetable fat, an edible emulsifier system, a milk protein, salt, and other optional ingredients. The process comprises performing an ultra-high temperature sterilization treatment on a mixture comprising water, heated vegetable fat, an edible emulsifier system, and milk protein; cooling; homogenizing; and further cooling and packaging the resulting emulsion in an aseptic container under aseptic conditions. The product is shelf-stable for several months before opening and is stable against browning under refrigeration conditions for up to four weeks after opening. Browning is avoided by the absence or substantial absence of any reducing sugar in the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1988
    Assignee: Borden, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. McKenna, David J. Keller, Paul J. Streiff