US2520183A
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Process of making cheese
Assignee: Armour and Co
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Filing: 1946-11-01
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Granted: 1950-08-29
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Expires: 1966-11-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Toone Conrad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:42
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C19/00; A23C19/14; A23C19/16; A23C19/166
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
IN A PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF CHEESE IN WHICH MILK IS COAGULATED TO PRODUCE A CURD WITHIN A VAT AND THE CURD IS CUT INTO PIECES AND THE WHEY THEN DRAINED FROM ABOUT THE CURD PIECES, THE STEPS OF SHOVELING THE CURD PIECES LEFT STANDING IN THE VAT DIRECTLY FROM THE VAT INTO A VESSEL LINED WITH A SUBSTANTIALLY AIR-IMPERVIOUS WRAPPER HAVING OVERLAPPING PORTIONS, SEALING THE OVERLAPPING PORTIONS OF SAID WRAPPER AGAINST THE INGRESS OF AIR WHILE PERMITTING THE ESCAPE OF AIR, AND HOLDING THE CURD IN SAID CASING UNTIL CHEESE BODY CHARACTERISTICS ARE DEVELOPED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
IN A PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF CHEESE IN WHICH MILK IS COAGULATED TO PRODUCE A CURD WITHIN A VAT AND THE CURD IS CUT INTO PIECES AND THE WHEY THEN DRAINED FROM ABOUT THE CURD PIECES, THE STEPS OF SHOVELING THE CURD PIECES LEFT STANDING IN THE VAT DIRECTLY FROM THE VAT INTO A VESSEL LINED WITH A SUBSTANTIALLY AIR-IMPERVIOUS WRAPPER HAVING OVERLAPPING PORTIONS, SEALING THE OVERLAPPING PORTIONS OF SAID WRAPPER AGAINST THE INGRESS OF AIR WHILE PERMITTING THE ESCAPE OF AIR, AND HOLDING THE CURD IN SAID CASING UNTIL CHEESE BODY CHARACTERISTICS ARE DEVELOPED.
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) | 1953-08-28 | 1954-02-27 | 1954-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1957-08-28 | 1958-02-27 | 1958-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1961-08-28 | 1962-02-27 | 1962-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |