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US2926094A
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A method of processing and sterilizing milk
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1957-07-16
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Granted: 1960-02-23
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Expires: 1977-07-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J Herbold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:48
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B11/00; A23B11/10; A23B11/12; A23B11/123; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/811
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
THE METHOD OF PROCESSING MILK COMPRISING THE STEPS OF COATING THE ENTIRE INTERIOR SURFACE OF A SEALABLE CONTAINER WITH A SILICONE FILM WHICH IS WATER REPELLANT AND INNOCUOUS TO MILK, FILLING THE CONTAINER WITH MILK AND LEAVING AN AIR SPACE, SEALING THE CONTAINER, STERILIZING THE MILK BY SUBJECTING THE CONTAINER TO A PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ABOUT 240*F. AND 350*F FOR A PREDETERMINED TIME, DEPENDENT ON THE TEMPERATURE, TO BRING THE MILK UP TO A STERLIZING TEMPERATURE, ROTATING THE CONTAINER CONTINUOUSLY DURING THE PERIOD WHILE IT IS SUBJECTED TO SAID TEMPERATURE AND CAUSING AN AIR BUBBLE THEREIN TO STIR THE MILK AND WIPE THE CONTAINER SURFACE WHILE THE COATING PREVENTS AN EXTENSIVE FILM OF MILK FROM FORMING AND CLINGING TO SAID SURFACE AND BEING DETRIMENTALLY AFFECTED BY THE HEAT, AND THEREAFTER COOLING THE MILK RAPIDLY AND STORING IT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
140 words
THE METHOD OF PROCESSING MILK COMPRISING THE STEPS OF COATING THE ENTIRE INTERIOR SURFACE OF A SEALABLE CONTAINER WITH A SILICONE FILM WHICH IS WATER REPELLANT AND INNOCUOUS TO MILK, FILLING THE CONTAINER WITH MILK AND LEAVING AN AIR SPACE, SEALING THE CONTAINER, STERILIZING THE MILK BY SUBJECTING THE CONTAINER TO A PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ABOUT 240*F. AND 350*F FOR A PREDETERMINED TIME, DEPENDENT ON THE TEMPERATURE, TO BRING THE MILK UP TO A STERLIZING TEMPERATURE, ROTATING THE CONTAINER CONTINUOUSLY DURING THE PERIOD WHILE IT IS SUBJECTED TO SAID TEMPERATURE AND CAUSING AN AIR BUBBLE THEREIN TO STIR THE MILK AND WIPE THE CONTAINER SURFACE WHILE THE COATING PREVENTS AN EXTENSIVE FILM OF MILK FROM FORMING AND CLINGING TO SAID SURFACE AND BEING DETRIMENTALLY AFFECTED BY THE HEAT, AND THEREAFTER COOLING THE MILK RAPIDLY AND STORING IT AT ROOM 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) | 1963-02-22 | 1963-08-24 | 1964-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-02-22 | 1967-08-24 | 1968-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-02-22 | 1971-08-24 | 1972-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |