US2942986A
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Process for treating fresh meats
Assignee: Pfizer Inc
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Filing: 1956-10-04
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Granted: 1960-06-28
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Expires: 1976-10-04
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
2026-10-25 16:54
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/26; A23B4/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A PROCESS FOR TREATING FRESH MEATS WHICH COMPRISES INJECTING A LIVE ANIMAL WITH A TETRACYCLINE ANTIBIOTIC, WITHIN ABOUT 1 TO 4 HOURS THEREAFTER SLAUGHTERING THE ANIMAL, AGING THE CARCASS AT AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ABOUT 70* AND 118*F. FOR FROM 1 TO 4 DAYS, COOLING THE CARCASS TO A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ABOUT 34* AND 50* F., CUTTING THE CARCASS INTO INDIVIDUAL CUTS, AND WRAPPING THE CUTS IN AN AIR-TIGHT PACKAGING MATERIAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A PROCESS FOR TREATING FRESH MEATS WHICH COMPRISES INJECTING A LIVE ANIMAL WITH A TETRACYCLINE ANTIBIOTIC, WITHIN ABOUT 1 TO 4 HOURS THEREAFTER SLAUGHTERING THE ANIMAL, AGING THE CARCASS AT AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ABOUT 70* AND 118*F. FOR FROM 1 TO 4 DAYS, COOLING THE CARCASS TO A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ABOUT 34* AND 50* F., CUTTING THE CARCASS INTO INDIVIDUAL CUTS, AND WRAPPING THE CUTS IN AN AIR-TIGHT PACKAGING MATERIAL.
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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) | 1963-06-28 | 1963-12-28 | 1964-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-06-28 | 1967-12-28 | 1968-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-06-28 | 1971-12-28 | 1972-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |