Patents by Inventor Steven D. Danforth

Steven D. Danforth 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).

  • Method of making a steamtable quality parboiled rice product
    Patent number: 5017395
    Abstract: A process of producing a high-stability parboiled rice product which is not quickly rehydrated, but which is highly resistant to breakdown during long periods of steamtable exposure. The parboiling process comprises a hot water soak followed by steaming to effectuate substantially complete gelatinization. The rice is then pre-dried at an elevated temperature and tempered for an extended period of four to six hours. Plural stages following tempering reduces stress and thus enhances kernel integrity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Assignee: Riceland Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Don R. McCaskill, Frank T. Orthoefer, Steven D. Danforth