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US2871126A
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Manufacture of cheese
Assignee: Kraft Inc
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Filing: 1955-01-19
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Granted: 1959-01-27
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Expires: 1975-01-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Augustus B Smith
- 👤 Miron J Roberts
- 👤 Donald W Wagner
- 👤 Stine James Bryan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:30
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C19/00; A23C19/06; A23C19/068; A23C19/0688
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
IN A PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CHEESE OF THE SWISS TYPE, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES SUBJECTING THE CURD TO VACUUM BEFORE IT HAS LOST ITS ABILITY TO KNIT AND BEFORE IT HAS BECOME FIRMLY KNIT, HOLDING THE CURD TO PERMIT IT TO BECOME FIRMLY KNIT, APPLYING SALT TO THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE CURD, AND CURING THE CURD INCLUDING A PERIOD IN THE WARM ROOM TO EFFECT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHARACTERISTIC EYES OR HOLES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
IN A PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CHEESE OF THE SWISS TYPE, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES SUBJECTING THE CURD TO VACUUM BEFORE IT HAS LOST ITS ABILITY TO KNIT AND BEFORE IT HAS BECOME FIRMLY KNIT, HOLDING THE CURD TO PERMIT IT TO BECOME FIRMLY KNIT, APPLYING SALT TO THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE CURD, AND CURING THE CURD INCLUDING A PERIOD IN THE WARM ROOM TO EFFECT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHARACTERISTIC EYES OR HOLES.
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) | 1962-01-26 | 1962-07-28 | 1963-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-01-26 | 1966-07-28 | 1967-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-01-26 | 1970-07-28 | 1971-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |