Patents by Inventor Tony R. Garcia

Tony R. Garcia 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).

  • Softness and flavor retention in raisins
    Patent number: 5073400
    Abstract: Raisins are treated by blanching, followed by fructose infusion, tempering and drying, all at elevated temperatures, to increase the fructose:dextrose weight ratio in the raisins to a level exceeding 1.5:1, without substantially increasing the total sugar content. The resulting raisins retain moisture and their natural raisin flavor in storage, even when combined with relatively dry, moisture absorptive food materials such as dry cereals, cakes and breads, and powdered baking mixes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1991
    Assignee: Sun-Maid Growers of California
    Inventors: Richard C. Bruno, Teresa M. Freeto, Tony R. Garcia