US2519931A
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Tenderizing meats
Assignee: JBS USA LLC
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Filing: 1947-02-08
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Granted: 1950-08-22
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Expires: 1967-02-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry L Roschen
- 👤 Bernard J Ortscheid
- 👤 John M Ramsbottom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:40
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L13/00; A23L13/70; A23L13/76
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A PROCESS OF TREATING ANIMAL CARCASSES AND CUTS THEREOF TO ACCELERATE THE RIGOR MORTIS TRANSITION PERIOD WITHOUT CAUSING ANY APPRECIABLE COLOR CHANGES IN THE CARCASSES AND CUTS THEREOF, WHICH COMPRISES PLACING A FRESHLY SLAUGHTERED CARCASS IN A TREATING ZONE MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE APPROXIMATELY THAT OF THE NORMAL BODY TEMPERATURE OF THE ANIMAL BEFORE AN APPRECIABLE AMOUNT OF THE NORMAL BODY HEAT OF THE SAID ANIMAL HAS DISSIPATED THEREFROM, MAINTAINING THE SAID CARCASS IN THE SAID ZONE AT THE SAID TEMPERATURE FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 5 HOURS, AND THEN CHILLING THE TREATED PRODUCT TO NORMAL HOLDING AND AGING TEMPERATURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A PROCESS OF TREATING ANIMAL CARCASSES AND CUTS THEREOF TO ACCELERATE THE RIGOR MORTIS TRANSITION PERIOD WITHOUT CAUSING ANY APPRECIABLE COLOR CHANGES IN THE CARCASSES AND CUTS THEREOF, WHICH COMPRISES PLACING A FRESHLY SLAUGHTERED CARCASS IN A TREATING ZONE MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE APPROXIMATELY THAT OF THE NORMAL BODY TEMPERATURE OF THE ANIMAL BEFORE AN APPRECIABLE AMOUNT OF THE NORMAL BODY HEAT OF THE SAID ANIMAL HAS DISSIPATED THEREFROM, MAINTAINING THE SAID CARCASS IN THE SAID ZONE AT THE SAID TEMPERATURE FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 5 HOURS, AND THEN CHILLING THE TREATED PRODUCT TO NORMAL HOLDING AND AGING TEMPERATURE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1953-08-21 | 1954-02-20 | 1954-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1957-08-21 | 1958-02-20 | 1958-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1961-08-21 | 1962-02-20 | 1962-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |