John S Novak

US Patent:

20030224669, Dec 4, 2003

Filed:

Jan 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/354981

Inventors:

James Yuan - Naperville IL, US
John Novak - Naperville IL, US
Edward Steiner - Downers Grove IL, US
Vijay Juneja - North Wales PA, US

International Classification:

H01R009/22

US Classification:

439/894000

Abstract:

A cooking process which demonstrates improved cooking efficiency of foodstuffs, improves the quality of such food and enhances the safety of food for consumption by mammals, especially humans. The process utilizes a treatment of foodstuff with an aqueous ozone solution combined with a cooking process to provide a synergistic effect on the killing rates of microorganisms as well as a reduction of the level of microorganisms on and in such foodstuffs. The method comprises sanitizing/disinfecting the foodstuff using an aqueous solution containing an effective amount of ozone, which comprises forming an aqueous solution of ozone, and contacting the foodstuff with the aqueous solution, and subsequently subjecting the foodstuff to a cooking process. The foodstuff is generally contacted with the aqueous solution for a time sufficient to substantially sanitize or disinfect the foodstuff. Optionally, the foodstuff may be packaged before or after the cooking process. The use of an aqueous ozone treatment process for foodstuffs, in conjunction with a cooking process provides a multi-technology approach to reducing the level of microorganisms associated with foodstuffs. The process therefore allows food processors to reduce the amount of cooking needed, i.e., temperature and/or time of cooking, with a resulting enhancement in food quality and safety.

US Patent:

20060104911, May 18, 2006

Filed:

Jan 28, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/048031

Inventors:

John Novak - Downers Grove IL, US

International Classification:

A61L 9/04
A61K 9/00

US Classification:

424045000, 424047000

Abstract:

The present invention is a foamable alcohol having at least one active ingredient. The active ingredient can be a prescription or non-prescription drug or medication. It either works on the skin or is absorbed transdermally and works on the body. Alcohol, such as ethyl alcohol is combined with a fluoro-surfactant, at least one active ingredient and water. Optionally, inactive ingredients can be added. The fluoro-surfactant reduces the surface tension of the alcohol allowing it to be foamed without reducing the effectiveness of the alcohol as a carrier for the active ingredient or the efficacy of the active ingredient(s). The inventive mixture foams when dispensed as an aerosol or pumped through a foam pump. The pump or other dispenser doses the alcohol. The foam is easy to apply, and liquefies as a user smears it on a surface.

US Patent:

20060104919, May 18, 2006

Filed:

Jan 28, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/048040

Inventors:

John Novak - Downers Grove IL, US

International Classification:

A61K 9/00

US Classification:

424047000

Abstract:

The present invention is a foamable alcohol health, beauty, skin care, nail care and/or haircare product. Alcohol, such as ethyl alcohol is combined with a fluoro-surfactant, at least one active ingredient and water. Other ingredients can be added. The fluoro-surfactant reduces the surface tension of the alcohol allowing it to be foamed without reducing the effectiveness of the alcohol as a carrier for the active ingredient or the efficacy of the active ingredient(s). The inventive mixture foams when dispensed as an aerosol or pumped through a foam pump. The pump or other dispenser doses the alcohol. The foam is easy to apply, and liquefies as a user smears it on a surface.

US Patent:

20070042453, Feb 22, 2007

Filed:

Jun 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/424512

Inventors:

John Novak - Naperville IL, US
James Yuan - Naperville IL, US

International Classification:

C12Q 1/18
C12M 1/34

US Classification:

435032000, 435287100

Abstract:

Methods and systems are provided for increasing the speed and throughput at which the antimicrobial effects of chemical formulations can be evaluated. Generally, the invention provides a method for screening antimicrobial chemical formulations, comprising depositing microorganisms on a slide, depositing chemical formulations onto the deposited microorganisms, removing the chemical formulations from the deposited microorganisms after a given treatment time, depositing fluorescent dyes onto the deposited microorganisms after removing the chemical formulations, and scanning the slide for fluorescence to evaluate viability of the microorganisms after depositing the fluorescent dyes.

US Patent:

20070059200, Mar 15, 2007

Filed:

Jul 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/457593

Inventors:

James Yuan - Naperville IL, US
Henry Ledon - Versailles, FR
John Novak - Naperville IL, US

International Classification:

A61L 2/18

US Classification:

422028000, 422037000, 422034000, 422033000

Abstract:

Methods and apparatuses are provided for sanitizing food contact surfaces and food processing equipment using a combination of carbon dioxide (CO) and antimicrobial chemicals. Generally, the invention provides a method for antimicrobial sanitation, comprising placing an object in a vessel containing an antimicrobial chemical, providing COinto the vessel, and removing the object from the vessel after a given treatment time during which the object is exposed to the provided COand the antimicrobial chemical.

US Patent:

20070059414, Mar 15, 2007

Filed:

Jul 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/460946

Inventors:

John Novak - Naperville IL, US
James Yuan - Naperville IL, US
Henry Ledon - Versailles, FR

International Classification:

A21D 4/00

US Classification:

426321000

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for inhibiting growth and quorum sensing mechanisms in food-borne microorganisms by simultaneously exposing a food product to an antimicrobial gas mixture and a treating agent adapted to inhibit signaling between the microorganisms.

US Patent:

20070154347, Jul 5, 2007

Filed:

Nov 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/560270

Inventors:

John Novak - Naperville IL, US
Edward Steiner - Downers Grove IL, US
Howard Tran - Chicago IL, US
Ali Kilic - Chicago IL, US
James Yuan - Boothwyn PA, US

International Classification:

A61L 2/18
A61L 2/025

US Classification:

422028000, 422037000, 422020000

Abstract:

An improved process for the concurrent, low temperature cleaning and sanitation of solid surfaces is provided. This process involves introducing a cryogen and an antimicrobial liquid into a vessel, thereby creating an immersion bath. A sterilant is then introduced into this immersion bath. An object to be cleaned and sanitized is then immersed in this immersion bath for a first period of time. Mechanical energy may be introduced into this vessel for a second period of time.

US Patent:

20130263746, Oct 10, 2013

Filed:

Mar 12, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/797735

Inventors:

John T. Novak - Downers Grove IL, US
Henry Narcisi - Frankfort IL, US
John Cammarata - Frankfort IL, US

International Classification:

A47J 27/18

US Classification:

99330, 99403, 99407

Abstract:

A machine to fast cook raw food-stuff including dry-goods such as pasta on demand. Cook time is user selectable and varies from less than one minute to 4 minutes. Higher cook times are user programmable and food type dependent. The separate boiler and cook chamber are sealed within an enclosure containing a heat transfer fluid. Porting enables the ingress, egress and transfer of raw and cooked food-stuff, liquid and vapor. Proprietary slide plate valves control food-stuff ingress and egress to the cook chamber. The upper slide plate valve assembly separates the cook chamber from the raw food ingress staging aperture. Rinse water and cooked food-stuff discharges into the drain pan containing and enclosing the food collection strainer through the lower slide plate valve assembly. Discharge of the cooked food product completes the cook cycle. The cooked food can then be deposited from the strainer onto a serving vessel.