Jason D Pratt

US Patent:

8546519, Oct 1, 2013

Filed:

Oct 9, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/682267

Inventors:

Sergey Selifonov - Plymouth MN, US
Scott D. Rothstein - Sauk Rapids MN, US
Douglas A. Wicks - Plymouth MN, US
Brian D. Mullen - Plymouth MN, US
Tara J. Mullen - Plymouth MN, US
Jason D. Pratt - Minneapolis MN, US
Charles T. Williams - Pittsburg PA, US
Chunyong Wu - Plymouth MN, US
Ning Zhou - St. Paul MN, US

Assignee:

Segetis, Inc. - Golden Valley MN

International Classification:

C08G 4/00
C08G 63/00
C08G 65/34

US Classification:

528425, 528271, 528220

Abstract:

The invention relates to polyketal compounds. The compounds are synthesized by the selective ketalization of oxocarboxylic acids, e. g. keto acids and semialdehydes, and esters thereof with tetrols and higher polyols that products two or more cyclic ketal ester moieties per molecule, wherein the cyclic ketal moieties are situated in a bis-, tris-, or polyketal conformation. The invention further relates to applications of these compounds and subsequent reactions thereof.

US Patent:

20220338494, Oct 27, 2022

Filed:

Jun 17, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/596586

Inventors:

- Auburn AL, US
Jason Pratt - Auburn AL, US
Neal D. Watson - Atlanta GA, US

International Classification:

A23B 4/16
B65D 81/28
A23B 4/20
A23L 3/3472
A01K 61/59

Abstract:

Disclosed are anti-melanosic releasing agents, anti-melanosic systems, and methods of preventing or reducing melanosis in crustaceans, particularly shrimp. Melanosis in shrimp is prevented or reduced by exposing shrimp to the anti-melanosic system containing the anti-melanosic releasing agent, e.g., green tea.

US Patent:

20220267075, Aug 25, 2022

Filed:

Dec 18, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/719975

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Micheal Johnston - Marietta GA, US
Neal Watson - Tyrone GA, US
John Belfance - Phenix AL, US
Jonathan R. Freedman - Auburn AL, US
Deepti S. Gupta - Glenn Allen VA, US
Jason Pratt - Auburn AL, US
Kathryn Gustafson - Helena AL, US
Ethan Ross Perdue - Auburn AL, US
James S. Hollinger - Auburn AL, US

International Classification:

B65D 81/26
B65D 81/20
B65D 85/50
A01K 63/02

Abstract:

Methods are provided for storing and preserving comestible crustacean material, preferably so as to extend shelf life of the same. In one optional method, comestible crustacean material is placed in a product containing space of a storage container atop a platform of a support structure. The storage container includes an internal compartment having the product containing space. The support structure defines the platform for supporting the comestible crustacean material. The internal compartment further includes a reservoir, configured to retain liquid, below the platform. The platform and/or support structure are configured to direct liquid exuded from the comestible crustacean material to the reservoir. Optionally, the reservoir comprises an absorbent material for absorbing liquid in the reservoir.

US Patent:

20230107597, Apr 6, 2023

Filed:

Feb 12, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/904267

Inventors:

- Auburn AL, US
Jason PRATT - Auburn AL, US
Neal D. WATSON - Atlanta GA, US

International Classification:

A23L 3/3445
A23B 4/16
A23B 7/152
A23L 3/3544
A23B 4/20
A23B 7/154
B65D 81/20
B65B 25/06
B65B 55/19

Abstract:

Disclosed are methods and systems for inhibiting melanosis. The methods comprise the step of placing a melanosis-susceptible object, such as a crustacean or a vegetable, into a closable container or enclosure and exposing the object to aldehyde. In another aspect, disclosed are anti-melanosic articles and polymer compositions that incorporate tea (preferably green tea), matcha or epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) that function as anti-melanosic agents by releasing aldehyde.

US Patent:

20230079615, Mar 16, 2023

Filed:

Oct 17, 2022

Appl. No.:

18/047100

Inventors:

- Auburn AL, US
Michael A. Johnston - Marietta GA, US
Jason Pratt - Auburn AL, US
James S. Hollinger - Auburn AL, US

International Classification:

B65D 81/28
B65D 81/26

Abstract:

A package () configured to preserve or prevent contamination through inhibition of pathogens of product therein includes an active member () co-extruded to a carrier (). The combined active member and carrier can be attached to an interior surface of a package, optionally a lidding film () enclosing a cavity formed by a tray of the package.

US Patent:

20230014429, Jan 19, 2023

Filed:

Sep 23, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/934624

Inventors:

- Auburn AL, US
Michael A. Johnston - Marietta GA, US
Neal D. Watson - Atlanta GA, US
John Belfance - Phenix AL, US
Jonathan R. Freedman - Auburn AL, US
Deepti S. Gupta - Glenn Allen VA, US
Jason Pratt - Auburn AL, US
Kathryn Perko - Auburn AL, US
Ethan Ross Perdue - Auburn AL, US
James S. Hollinger - Auburn AL, US

International Classification:

B65D 81/26
A23B 4/16
A23B 7/152
B65B 25/00
B65B 25/04
B65B 25/06

Abstract:

Apparatuses and methods are provided for storing and preserving product, such as to extend shelf life of the same. In one optional method, liquid-exuding product is placed in a product containing space of a container atop a platform of a support structure. The container can include an internal compartment having the product containing space. The structure can define the platform for supporting the product. The internal compartment can further include a reservoir, configured to retain liquid, below the platform. At least one of the platform or the support structure can be configured to direct liquid exuded from the product to the reservoir. Optionally, the reservoir comprises or contains an absorbent material for absorbing liquid in the reservoir.

US Patent:

20210061537, Mar 4, 2021

Filed:

Nov 11, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/095512

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Michael Johnston - Marietta GA, US
Neal Watson - Tyrone GA, US
John Belfance - Phenix AL, US
Jonathan R. Freedman - Auburn AL, US
Deepti S. Gupta - Glenn Allen VA, US
Jason Pratt - Auburn AL, US
Kathryn Perko - Helena GA, US
G. F. Alexia Gleason - Madison WI, US
Ethan Ross Perdue - Auburn AL, US
James S. Hollinger - Auburn AL, US

International Classification:

B65D 81/26
B65B 25/00
B65B 25/04
B65B 25/06
A23B 7/152
A23B 4/16

Abstract:

Apparatuses and methods are provided for storing and preserving product, such as to extend shelf life of the same. In one optional method, liquid-exuding product is placed in a product containing space of a container atop a platform of a support structure. The container can include an internal compartment having the product containing space. The structure can define the platform for supporting the product. The internal compartment can further include a reservoir, configured to retain liquid, below the platform. At least one of the platform or the support structure can be configured to direct liquid exuded from the product to the reservoir. Optionally, the reservoir comprises or contains an absorbent material for absorbing liquid in the reservoir.

US Patent:

20210061538, Mar 4, 2021

Filed:

Nov 11, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/095565

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Michael Johnston - Marietta GA, US
Neal Watson - Tyrone GA, US
John Belfance - Phenix AL, US
Jonathan R. Freedman - Auburn AL, US
Deepti S. Gupta - Glenn Allen VA, US
Jason Pratt - Auburn AL, US
Kathryn Perko - Helena GA, US
G. F. Alexia Gleason - Madison WI, US
Ethan Ross Perdue - Auburn AL, US
James S. Hollinger - Auburn AL, US

International Classification:

B65D 81/26
B65D 25/02
B65D 77/20
B65D 81/28
A23B 7/152
B65B 25/04

Abstract:

Methods are provided for storing and preserving zucchini spirals, preferably so as to extend shelf life of the same. In one optional method, zucchini spirals are placed in a product containing space of a storage container atop a platform of a support structure. The storage container includes an internal compartment having the product containing space. The support structure defines the platform for supporting the zucchini spirals. The internal compartment further includes a reservoir, configured to retain liquid, below the platform. The platform and/or support structure are configured to direct liquid exuded from the zucchini spirals to the reservoir. Optionally, the reservoir comprises an absorbent material for absorbing liquid in the reservoir.