Patents by Inventor Seifollah Nikdel

Seifollah Nikdel 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).

  • System and method for pasteurizing citrus juice using microwave energy
    Patent number: 5667828
    Abstract: A system and method for pasteurizing citrus juice with the use of microwave energy provide a plurality of microwave chambers through which juice is continuously flowed, the sequential flowing permitting a gradual increase in juice temperature that is sufficient to pasteurize the juice but insufficient to cause a detectable loss of flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Florida Dept. of Citrus
    Inventors: Seifollah Nikdel, Paul E. Burgener, Angelo C. Grillo
  • System and method for pasteurizing citrus juice using microwave energy
    Patent number: 5514389
    Abstract: A system and method for pasteurizing citrus juice with the use of microwave energy provide a plurality of microwave chambers through which juice is continuously flowed, the sequential flowing permitting a gradual increase in juice temperature that is sufficient to pasteurize the juice but insufficient to cause a detectable loss of flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: Florida Department of Citrus
    Inventors: Seifollah Nikdel, Paul E. Burgener, Angelo C. Grillo