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Method of cooling fish preparatory to canning
Assignee: Star Kist Foods Inc
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Filing: 1957-12-23
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Granted: 1960-01-05
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Expires: 1977-12-23
Abstract
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Inventors
- 👤 Reginald T Erickson
- 👤 Capistrano San Juan
- 👤 Loewe Max
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-23 19:20
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/06; A23B4/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A METHOD OF COOLING PRECOOKED TUNA-LIKE FISH PREPARATORY TO CANNING WHICH INCLUDES LEAVING SAID FISH IN THE PRECOOKING ZONE THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY ISOLATED FROM THE ATMOSPHERE AND FILLED WITH STEAM, PLACING SAID ZONE IN COMMUNICATION WITH A SOURCE OF VACUUM TO MAINTAIN SAID ZONE SUBSTIANTIALLY AIR-FREE, AND FORCING SOLID MOISTURE INTO SAID ZONE TO MAINTAIN THE HUMIDITY WITHIN SAID ZONE AT A DESIRED VALUE WHILE EFFECTING COOLING OF THE ZONE TO A DESIRED TEMPERATURE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
74 words
A METHOD OF COOLING PRECOOKED TUNA-LIKE FISH PREPARATORY TO CANNING WHICH INCLUDES LEAVING SAID FISH IN THE PRECOOKING ZONE THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY ISOLATED FROM THE ATMOSPHERE AND FILLED WITH STEAM, PLACING SAID ZONE IN COMMUNICATION WITH A SOURCE OF VACUUM TO MAINTAIN SAID ZONE SUBSTIANTIALLY AIR-FREE, AND FORCING SOLID MOISTURE INTO SAID ZONE TO MAINTAIN THE HUMIDITY WITHIN SAID ZONE AT A DESIRED VALUE WHILE EFFECTING COOLING OF THE ZONE TO A DESIRED TEMPERATURE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1963-01-04 | 1963-07-06 | 1964-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-01-04 | 1967-07-06 | 1968-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-01-04 | 1971-07-06 | 1972-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |