Patents by Inventor Rufus Michael Veal

Rufus Michael Veal 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: 5952022
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for producing a highly flavored cheese product in a short period of time. In the method, a mixture of cream, whole milk and non-fat dry milk is provided. The mixture has a solids content of from about 45% to about 55%. The mixture is pasteurized or heat treated and the temperature of the mixture is adjusted to between about 85.degree. F. and about 95.degree. F. A lactic acid producing culture, at least one enzyme and rennet is added to the mixture. The mixture is then fermented at a temperature of from about 85.degree. F. to about 95.degree. F. for a period of time sufficient to provide a highly flavored cheese coagulum. The cheese coagulum is then heated to a temperature of from about 160.degree. F. to about 175.degree. F. to inactivate the culture and enzymes and to provide a highly flavored cheese product. The cheese product is cut with agitation. Thereafter, the cheese product is cooled to a temperature of from about 40.degree. F. to about 50.degree. F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Kraft Foods, Inc.
    Inventor: Rufus Michael Veal