US2850390A
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Cheese process and resulting product
Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
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Filing: 1954-02-26
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Granted: 1958-09-02
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Expires: 1974-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald M Irvine
- 👤 Walter V Price
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:46
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C19/00; A23C19/02; A23C19/05; A23C19/06; A23C19/064
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
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
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
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
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) | 1961-09-01 | 1962-03-03 | 1962-09-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-09-01 | 1966-03-03 | 1966-09-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-09-01 | 1970-03-03 | 1970-09-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |