Patents by Inventor Sita R. Tatini

Sita R. Tatini 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).

  • Process for control of food pathogens
    Patent number: 4871563
    Abstract: A process for preserving canned, low-acid foods comprising the steps of adding diacetyl, which may be in the form of a starter distillate, to food and heating the canned food to render the food commercially sterile. The diacetyl lowers the temperature required for processing and remains in the food product at a level sufficient to kill germinating bacterial spores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1989
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventor: Sita R. Tatini