Patents by Inventor Thomas D. Morfee

Thomas D. Morfee 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 for retaining softness in raisins
    Patent number: 4103035
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for treating raisins and other whole dried fruit to provide a significant humectant content therein and to improve softness retention under storage conditions. The raisins are first treated with a hot, weak acid and are then washed and treated with glycerol, sorbitol, or other humectants, followed by washing and controlled drying to a moisture content of about from 12% to 20%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1973
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1978
    Assignee: Kellogg Company
    Inventors: Charles V. Fulger, Thomas D. Morfee