US2930704A
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Dehydro-packaging of fresh meats
Assignee: Hodges Research and Development Co
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Filing: 1958-10-10
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Granted: 1960-03-29
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Expires: 1978-10-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Beverly E Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:05
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/06; B65B25/065; B65B25/067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
IN A METHOD FOR PACKAGING CUTS OF FRESH MEAT THE STEPS OF DEHYDRATING THE CUT SURFACES OF THE MEAT OF DEPTHS OF FROM APPROXIMATELY 1/8 TO 1/4 OF AN INCH BY PASSING A COLD, DRY, OXYGEN-FREE GAS CONTAINING PRINCIPALLY NITROGEN AND FROM APPROXIMATELY 1 TO 5% CARBON MONOXIDE OVER THE MEAT AND THEN ENCLOSING THE CUTS OF MEAT IN A SUBSTANTIALLY AIR-TIGHT AND MOISTURE-PROOF PACKAGE WHEREBY LEAKING OF BLOOD, JUICE AND SERUM FROM THE MEAT INTO THE CONTAINER IS PREVENTED AND THE PACKAGE REMAINS ATTRACTIVE TO THE PURCHASER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
IN A METHOD FOR PACKAGING CUTS OF FRESH MEAT THE STEPS OF DEHYDRATING THE CUT SURFACES OF THE MEAT OF DEPTHS OF FROM APPROXIMATELY 1/8 TO 1/4 OF AN INCH BY PASSING A COLD, DRY, OXYGEN-FREE GAS CONTAINING PRINCIPALLY NITROGEN AND FROM APPROXIMATELY 1 TO 5% CARBON MONOXIDE OVER THE MEAT AND THEN ENCLOSING THE CUTS OF MEAT IN A SUBSTANTIALLY AIR-TIGHT AND MOISTURE-PROOF PACKAGE WHEREBY LEAKING OF BLOOD, JUICE AND SERUM FROM THE MEAT INTO THE CONTAINER IS PREVENTED AND THE PACKAGE REMAINS ATTRACTIVE TO THE PURCHASER.
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) | 1963-03-29 | 1963-09-28 | 1964-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-03-29 | 1967-09-28 | 1968-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-03-29 | 1971-09-28 | 1972-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |