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Method of tendering meat
Assignee: JBS USA LLC
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Filing: 1954-12-21
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Granted: 1959-09-08
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Expires: 1974-12-21
Abstract
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Inventors
- 👤 Jack F Beuk
- 👤 Alfred L Savich
- 👤 Paul A Goeser
- 👤 John M Hogan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-09 21:45
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L13/00; A23L13/70; A23L13/72; A23L13/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
IN A METHOD TO IMPROVE THE TENDERNESS OF MEAT THROUGH ENZYMATIC ACTION THE STEPS WHICH COMPRISE; INTRODUCING A PROTEOLYTIC ENZYME IN LIQUID MEDIA INTO THE VASCULAR SYSTEM OF A LIVING LIVESTOCK ANIMAL IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO AT LEAST ABOUT 0.5 MG. OF ENZYME PER POUND OF LIVE WEIGHT OF THE ANIMAL, AND SLAUGHTERING SAID ANIMAL WITHIN ABOUT 24 HOURS AFTER COMPLETION OF SAID ENZYME INTRODUCTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
IN A METHOD TO IMPROVE THE TENDERNESS OF MEAT THROUGH ENZYMATIC ACTION THE STEPS WHICH COMPRISE; INTRODUCING A PROTEOLYTIC ENZYME IN LIQUID MEDIA INTO THE VASCULAR SYSTEM OF A LIVING LIVESTOCK ANIMAL IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO AT LEAST ABOUT 0.5 MG. OF ENZYME PER POUND OF LIVE WEIGHT OF THE ANIMAL, AND SLAUGHTERING SAID ANIMAL WITHIN ABOUT 24 HOURS AFTER COMPLETION OF SAID ENZYME INTRODUCTION.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1962-09-07 | 1963-03-09 | 1963-09-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-09-07 | 1967-03-09 | 1967-09-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-09-07 | 1971-03-09 | 1971-09-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |