US2553533A
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Curing process for bacon
Assignee: Griffith Laboratories Ltd
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Filing: 1950-06-17
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Granted: 1951-05-15
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Expires: 1970-06-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephan L Komarik
- 👤 Lloyd A Hall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:24
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/02; A23B4/023; A23B4/0235
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
THE METHOD OF CURING PORK BELLIES AND SIMILAR ANIMAL BODY PIECES WHICH COMPRISES SUBJECTING SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE SURFACE OF SUCH PIECES AT ANY TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE FROM 38* F. TO 42* F. TO THE ACTION OF AN AQUEOUS BATH CONTAINING DISSOLVED ANTIOXIDANT MATERIAL FOR A PERIOD IN THE RANGE FROM EIGHT TO TWELVE HOURS, THEN SURROUNDING EACH PIECE WITH A MOVING CURING BRINE CONTAINING ESSENTIALLY SODIUM CHLORIDE AND NITROGEN-BEARING CURING SALT OF ALKALI METAL AND INCLUDING ESSENTIALLY ALKALI METAL NITRITE AT ANY TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE FROM 110* F. TO 135* F. FOR A PERIOD IN THE RANGE FROM FIVE TO TEN HOURS, AND THEN SUBJECTING A RESULTING BRINECURED PIECE TO THE DRYING AND TREATING ACTION OF MEAT-CURING SMOKE AT ANY TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE FROM 110* F. TO 135* F. FOR A PERIOD IN THE RANGE FROM SIX TO TEN HOURS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
143 words
THE METHOD OF CURING PORK BELLIES AND SIMILAR ANIMAL BODY PIECES WHICH COMPRISES SUBJECTING SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE SURFACE OF SUCH PIECES AT ANY TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE FROM 38* F. TO 42* F. TO THE ACTION OF AN AQUEOUS BATH CONTAINING DISSOLVED ANTIOXIDANT MATERIAL FOR A PERIOD IN THE RANGE FROM EIGHT TO TWELVE HOURS, THEN SURROUNDING EACH PIECE WITH A MOVING CURING BRINE CONTAINING ESSENTIALLY SODIUM CHLORIDE AND NITROGEN-BEARING CURING SALT OF ALKALI METAL AND INCLUDING ESSENTIALLY ALKALI METAL NITRITE AT ANY TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE FROM 110* F. TO 135* F. FOR A PERIOD IN THE RANGE FROM FIVE TO TEN HOURS, AND THEN SUBJECTING A RESULTING BRINECURED PIECE TO THE DRYING AND TREATING ACTION OF MEAT-CURING SMOKE AT ANY TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE FROM 110* F. TO 135* F. FOR A PERIOD IN THE RANGE FROM SIX TO TEN HOURS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1954-05-14 | 1954-11-13 | 1955-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1958-05-14 | 1958-11-13 | 1959-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1962-05-14 | 1962-11-13 | 1963-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |