Patents by Inventor Sakae Sakaniwa

Sakae Sakaniwa 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: 5340599
    Abstract: In a method of manufacturing three-dimensionally formed foods which comprises the step of continuously processing food material into a three-dimensional form by using a drum-type forming machine in which the forming surface of the forming blocks is release treated, the method comprises the steps of forming the food material by filling it into the forming blocks, and separating the formed food material (formed products) from the drum surface by jetting compressed air thereto. The method comprises the further step of spraying water, steam or hot water, spreading grain powder, or applying edible oil or fat, onto the forming blocks prior to filling the food material into the forming blocks. The method permits the continuous mass production of three-dimensionally formed foods with stable quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Toshirou Maruyama, Nobuyuki Tsubuki, Sakae Sakaniwa, Isao Yamaura, Kazuo Minegishi