US2739899A
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Curing of meat
Assignee: Merck and Co Inc
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Filing: 1950-02-04
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Granted: 1956-03-27
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Expires: 1970-02-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford M Hollenbeck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:29
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/02; A23B4/023; A23B4/0235
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
A METHOD OF CURING MEAT TO ACCELERATE THE RATE OF CURING OBTAINED WITH A NITRIC-OXIDE-PRODUCING CURING MEDIUM. WHICH COMPRISES CONTACTING THE MEAT, ALONG WITH THE CURING MEDIUM, WITH AN ACIDIC WATER-SOLUBLE ENEDIOLCONTAINING COMPOUND HAVING FROM THREE TO SEVEN CARBON ATOMS INCLUSIVE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
41 words
A METHOD OF CURING MEAT TO ACCELERATE THE RATE OF CURING OBTAINED WITH A NITRIC-OXIDE-PRODUCING CURING MEDIUM. WHICH COMPRISES CONTACTING THE MEAT, ALONG WITH THE CURING MEDIUM, WITH AN ACIDIC WATER-SOLUBLE ENEDIOLCONTAINING COMPOUND HAVING FROM THREE TO SEVEN CARBON ATOMS INCLUSIVE.
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) | 1959-03-27 | 1959-09-26 | 1960-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-03-27 | 1963-09-26 | 1964-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-03-27 | 1967-09-26 | 1968-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |