John M Cahill

US Patent:

6953598, Oct 11, 2005

Filed:

Dec 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/032781

Inventors:

Gerald B. Cotten - Sparta NJ, US
Brian C. Hallacker - Hoboken NJ, US
John M. Cahill - Oak Ridge NJ, US
Kenneth J. Maas - Pattenburg NJ, US

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A23G003/32

US Classification:

426576, 426581, 426583, 426584, 426586, 426587, 426588, 426660, 426523, 426524

Abstract:

An efficient method for the continuous production of a dairy-based confection prevents protein burning and precipitation during processing. The method comprises heating an aqueous sugar composition to at least its boiling point in a first heat exchanger, admixing a dairy component with the boiling, aqueous sugar composition after it exits the first heat exchanger to form a dairy-based mass, and cooking the dairy-based mass to a desired final temperature in a second heat exchanger, without substantial separation or precipitation of the protein within the second heat exchanger. The first and second heat exchangers are preferably plate and frame heat exchangers. The solids content of the dairy-based mass is preferably increased prior to entering the second heat exchanger and again after leaving the second heat exchanger. The solids content of the cooked, dairy-based mass is increased to at least about 88% by weight, preferably at least about 90% by weight. An apparatus for practicing the method of the present invention is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20040125996, Jul 1, 2004

Filed:

Feb 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/371784

Inventors:

Miles Eddowes - Edgewater NJ, US
Christine Kennedy - Torrington CT, US
John Cahill - Tenafly NJ, US
Sanjay Shirsat - Hackensack NJ, US

Assignee:

Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.

International Classification:

G06K009/00
A61B006/00

US Classification:

382/128000, 348/077000, 600/476000

Abstract:

A method and apparatus is provided for identifying imperfections in a person's facial, forearm or hand skin and for recommending an appropriate remedial cosmetic. The method includes providing an apparatus having a programmable computer, a camera connected to the computer, at least one visible wavelength light source for separately generating at least two different color images and at least one ultraviolet wavelength light source for an ultraviolet light image. Further, the method includes placing the ultraviolet and color images into a program of the computer and processing the images for pinpointing areas of skin requiring preventative treatment including those with skin damage. A remedial set of cosmetic products can thereby be recommended.

US Patent:

20050281934, Dec 22, 2005

Filed:

Aug 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/214430

Inventors:

Gerald Cotten - Sparta NJ, US
Brian Hallacker - Hoboken NJ, US
John Cahill - Oak Ridge NJ, US
Kenneth Maas - Pattenburg NJ, US

International Classification:

A23L001/05

US Classification:

426576000

Abstract:

An efficient method for the continuous production of a dairy-based confection prevents protein burning and precipitation during processing. The method comprises heating an aqueous sugar composition to at least its boiling point in a first heat exchanger, admixing a dairy component with the boiling, aqueous sugar composition after it exits the first heat exchanger to form a dairy-based mass, and cooking the dairy-based mass to a desired final temperature in a second heat exchanger, without substantial separation or precipitation of the protein within the second heat exchanger. The first and second heat exchangers are preferably plate and frame heat exchangers. The solids content of the dairy-based mass is preferably increased prior to entering the second heat exchanger and again after leaving the second heat exchanger. The solids content of the cooked, dairy-based mass is increased to at least about 88% by weight, preferably at least about 90% by weight. An apparatus for practicing the method of the present invention is also disclosed.

US Patent:

55476317, Aug 20, 1996

Filed:

Feb 22, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/200917

Inventors:

Christopher Mero - New Millford CT
John Cahill - Yorktown Heights NY

Assignee:

PepsiCo., Inc. - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B29C 4918
B29C 4964

US Classification:

264521

Abstract:

A process and apparatus for annealing biaxially oriented articles is disclosed, particularly blow molded articles prepared from unique tapered preforms which are immediately annealed using warm fluid in a segmented mold. Portions of the segment mold, used to form the articles, are temperature controlled at various temperatures by passing warm water through conduits in the neck-shoulder portion and body portion of the mold segment and cold water through the bottom and shoulder portion of the mold to bring the temperature of the article wall to about 65. degree. C. to 85. degree. C. for PET bottles. The body wall temperature is preferably lowered to about 80. degree. C. while the neck-shoulder and bottom and shoulder portions are lowered to at least 70. degree. C. The annealing increases the articles structural strength, removes temperature and biaxial stress, reduces gas permeability, retains transparency and allows for multiple reuse of the article including hot washing thereof.

US Patent:

50788000, Jan 7, 1992

Filed:

May 11, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/522184

Inventors:

John A. Cahill - Jackson Heights NY

International Classification:

B08B 304

US Classification:

134 253

Abstract:

A treatment container for washing and rinsing materials includes a body with open top and a screen or mesh in proximity of the top of the body for allowing drainage of excess cleansing liquid and washed-off substances during cleansing of the material while retaining the material within the interior of the container. For complete removal of water and washed-off substances from the container after terminating washing of the material, the container may be closed by a lid and turned upside down to thereby permit the cleansing liquid to drain through the mesh which, at inverted position of the container, extends at the bottom of the body.

US Patent:

42854261, Aug 25, 1981

Filed:

Jan 25, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/006437

Inventors:

John W. Cahill - Yorktown Heights NY

Assignee:

PepsiCo Inc. - Purchase NY

International Classification:

G07F 706

US Classification:

194 4C

Abstract:

A redemption apparatus or system and process for accepting the return of selected types of non-refillable containers, and issuing to the customer a cash return or a coupon redeemable at a store for the face value printed thereon. In one embodiment of the invention the redemption system includes an open round carousel turntable having circumferentially separated compartments thereon in which a customer places a returned bottle or can. The returned container is placed on the carousel with a code thereon, which may be of UPC type, facing radially outwardly therefrom such that rotation of the carousel results in movement of the code past a code reader within the redemption apparatus which scans and detects the code markings. When the code markings indicate the returned container to be one of an acceptable type, the machine sweeps the container from the carousel into a comminuter or a shredder wherein it is comminuted and the remains thereof stored in a bin either within the machine or separate and remote therefrom. A separate register for each distributor of acceptable containers is provided.

US Patent:

54378788, Aug 1, 1995

Filed:

Nov 10, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/150657

Inventors:

Dorothy A. Panhorst - Morris Plains NJ
John M. Cahill - Newfoundland NJ

Assignee:

Nabisco, Inc. - Parsippany NJ

International Classification:

A23G 330

US Classification:

426 4

Abstract:

Disclosed are chewing gum compositions exhibiting a reduced tendency to adhere undesirably to solid dental surfaces in the mouth, the compositions comprising a gum base which comprises about 8 to about 18 wt. % of low molecular polyisobutylene; about 1 to about 4 wt. % of high molecular weight polyisobutylene; about 16 to about 30 wt. % of polyvinyl acetate; about 16 to about 30 wt. % of inorganic filler; about 1 to about 6 wt. % of polyethylene; about 18 to about 30 wt. % of a fat component selected from the group consisting of hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils and mixtures thereof; about 1 to about 6 wt. % of emulsifier; and about 2 to about 10 wt. % of microcrystalline wax.

US Patent:

54116988, May 2, 1995

Filed:

Mar 7, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/207797

Inventors:

Christopher Mero - New Millford CT
John Cahill - Yorktown Heights NY

Assignee:

PepsiCo., Inc. - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B29C 4918
B29C 4964

US Classification:

264521

Abstract:

A process and apparatus for annealing and heat treating biaxially oriented articles is disclosed, particularly blow molded articles prepared from preforms which are simultaneously annealed using warm fluid in a first segmented mold. The blown article is transferred to a second, larger mold where the article is pressurized against the mold to form the final container design and to heat treat at least a portion of the bottle wall to improve crystallinity and strength. Portions of the mold, used to form and anneal the articles, are temperature controlled at various temperatures by passing warm water through conduits in the neck-shoulder portion and body portion of the mold and cold water through the bottom and shoulder portion of the mold to bring the temperature of the article wall to about 65. degree. C. to 95. degree. C. for PET bottles. The second mold is up to 10% larger in volume and preferably employs resistance heating to heat treat the side wall to 110. degree. C. to 220. degree. C.