SureBeam Awarded Patent on Unique Electron Beam System, Giving Edge in Technological LeadershipPatent on Double-Sided Single-Pass Production System for SureBeam
PR NEWSWIRE - December 16, 2002 08:31
SAN DIEGO, Dec 16, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- SureBeam Corporation (Nasdaq: SURE) -- innovator of the electron beam and x-ray technology that effectively eliminates the threat of harmful food-borne bacteria -- today announced it has been awarded a U.S. patent for its unique electron beam system, including innovations that increase its efficiency, reliability and capability to process a variety of food products. Specifically, this patent recognizes SureBeam's double-sided, single-pass electron beam technology that minimizes processing time and provides higher quality as a result. It also allows for increased flexibility by processing multiple food products simultaneously while also being capable of more efficiently processing products side-by-side and front-to-back on its conveyor system. The patent also recognizes SureBeam's ability to operate its unique processing system utilizing one electron beam.
SureBeam Corporation's revolutionary electron beam technology is a process that uses ordinary electricity to safely eliminate the threat of dangerous bacteria from food products.
"This new patent strengthens our position in high-volume production systems by reducing processing time while increasing quality," says Larry Oberkfell, SureBeam's Chairman, President and CEO. "It creates a new milestone for our state-of-the-art thinking in the design and engineering of SureBeam's technology."
Similar to a microwave oven, SureBeam technology uses electricity as an energy source to irradiate harmful bacteria such as E.coli, Listeria, and Salmonella. The SureBeam patented system is based on proven electron beam technology that destroys dangerous bacteria, much like thermal pasteurization does to milk.
SureBeam processed ground beef is currently sold in thousands of retail supermarkets across the United States. This is in addition to the nation-wide availability by home delivery and direct mail. |
