US2904442A
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Meat tenderizer
Assignee: Bayer Corp
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Filing: 1958-01-27
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Granted: 1959-09-15
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Expires: 1978-01-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leland A Underkofler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:53
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L13/00; A23L13/70; A23L13/72; A23L13/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A MEAT TENDERIZING COMPOSITION WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION SUFFICIENT OF AN ENZYME SYSTEM HAVING COLLAGENASE AND ELASTASE ACTIVITY TO FURNISH, ON A POTENCY BASIS, FROM 25% TO 75% OF THE TOTAL ENZYME ACTIVITY SUFFICIENT OF AN ENZYME SYSTEM HAVING DESTRUCTIVE ACTIVITY ON MUSCLE FIBER TO SUPPLY FROM 75% TO 25% OF THE TOTAL ENZYME ACTIVITY, AND A DILUENT SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF LACTOSE, GLUCOSE, MALTOSE, AND SUCROSE, SAID DILUENT SERVING TO STABILIZE SAID ENZYME SYSTEMS AGAINST LOSS OF ACTIVITY DUE TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A MEAT TENDERIZING COMPOSITION WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION SUFFICIENT OF AN ENZYME SYSTEM HAVING COLLAGENASE AND ELASTASE ACTIVITY TO FURNISH, ON A POTENCY BASIS, FROM 25% TO 75% OF THE TOTAL ENZYME ACTIVITY SUFFICIENT OF AN ENZYME SYSTEM HAVING DESTRUCTIVE ACTIVITY ON MUSCLE FIBER TO SUPPLY FROM 75% TO 25% OF THE TOTAL ENZYME ACTIVITY, AND A DILUENT SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF LACTOSE, GLUCOSE, MALTOSE, AND SUCROSE, SAID DILUENT SERVING TO STABILIZE SAID ENZYME SYSTEMS AGAINST LOSS OF ACTIVITY DUE TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
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) | 1962-09-14 | 1963-03-16 | 1963-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-09-14 | 1967-03-16 | 1967-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-09-14 | 1971-03-16 | 1971-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |