Patents by Inventor Tom G. Stanek

Tom G. Stanek 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 and apparatus for coating a food product
    Patent number: 4958412
    Abstract: A sizing ring includes a cylindrical sleeve and optionally a frustoconical portion, in which a least one channel located within the sleeve provides for the transfer of liquid additive from a liquid source to the outer extremity of the sizing ring. Grooves in the outer face of the ring provide a means of transmitting the liquid additive from the ring onto the interior of the casing as it is unshirred. The liquid additive, such as liquid smoke or colorant, is then transferred to the exterior surface of the stuffed meat product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventor: Tom G. Stanek
  • Variable expansion sizing ring
    Patent number: H1117
    Abstract: A sizing ring suitable for use with a tubular casing and a stuffing horn includes a cylindrical sleeve portion and a frustoconical portion, and an adjustable air bladder disposed around the frustoconical portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1992
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventor: Tom G. Stanek
  • Tensioning ring
    Patent number: H1125
    Abstract: A tensioning ring comprising a ring with a plurality of roller balls disposed circumferentially around the inner circumference of the ring, and capable of accommodating an unshirred casing passing between the ring and a stuffing horn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventor: Tom G. Stanek