US2625478A
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Modified lard and process of producing same
Assignee: JBS USA LLC
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Filing: 1950-09-07
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Granted: 1953-01-13
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Expires: 1970-09-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl F Mattil
- 👤 Frank A Norris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:52
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11C; C11C3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
THE PROCESS OF TREATING A LARD TO PERMANENTLY ALTER THE NORMAL CRYSTALLIZATION HABIT AND IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE AND KEEPING QUALITIES THEREOF, WHICH COMPRISES SUBJECTING LARD TO A HEAT TREATMENT AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ABOUT 120* C. AND 260* C. FOR A PERIOD OF BETWEEN ABOUT ONE-HALF AND SIX HOURS IN THE PRESENCE OF A SMALL AMOUNT OF A POLYVALENT METALLIC COMPOUND ACTING AS A CRYSTAL MODIFYING CATALYST TO PERMANENTLY ALTER THE CRYSTAL HABIT OF THE LARD WITHOUT CAUSING A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF INTERESTERIFICATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
THE PROCESS OF TREATING A LARD TO PERMANENTLY ALTER THE NORMAL CRYSTALLIZATION HABIT AND IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE AND KEEPING QUALITIES THEREOF, WHICH COMPRISES SUBJECTING LARD TO A HEAT TREATMENT AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ABOUT 120* C. AND 260* C. FOR A PERIOD OF BETWEEN ABOUT ONE-HALF AND SIX HOURS IN THE PRESENCE OF A SMALL AMOUNT OF A POLYVALENT METALLIC COMPOUND ACTING AS A CRYSTAL MODIFYING CATALYST TO PERMANENTLY ALTER THE CRYSTAL HABIT OF THE LARD WITHOUT CAUSING A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF INTERESTERIFICATION.
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) | 1956-01-13 | 1956-07-14 | 1957-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1960-01-13 | 1960-07-14 | 1961-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1964-01-13 | 1964-07-14 | 1965-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |