US2950977A
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Poultry chilling
Assignee: JBS USA LLC
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Filing: 1957-08-30
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Granted: 1960-08-30
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Expires: 1977-08-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Silliker
- 👤 Joseph L Shank
- 👤 Robert E Murphy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:22
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/06; A23B4/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
IN THE PROCESS OF INCREASING THE SHELF-LIFE OF FRESHLY, EYISCERATED POULTRY INCLUDING IMMERSING SAID POULTRY INTO CHILL WATER, THE STEPS OF ADDING A SUSPENSION OF LIVE NONPATHOGENIC LACTIC ACID BACTERIAL CELLS TO THE CHILL WATER TO A CONCENTRATION OF FROM ABOUT 100,000 TO ABOUT 100,000,000 CELLS PER MILLILITER OF SAID CHILL WATER AND HOLDING SAID POULTRY IN SAID CHILL WATER FOR AT LEAST ABOUT 4 HOURS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
IN THE PROCESS OF INCREASING THE SHELF-LIFE OF FRESHLY, EYISCERATED POULTRY INCLUDING IMMERSING SAID POULTRY INTO CHILL WATER, THE STEPS OF ADDING A SUSPENSION OF LIVE NONPATHOGENIC LACTIC ACID BACTERIAL CELLS TO THE CHILL WATER TO A CONCENTRATION OF FROM ABOUT 100,000 TO ABOUT 100,000,000 CELLS PER MILLILITER OF SAID CHILL WATER AND HOLDING SAID POULTRY IN SAID CHILL WATER FOR AT LEAST ABOUT 4 HOURS.
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) | 1963-08-30 | 1964-02-29 | 1964-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-08-30 | 1968-02-29 | 1968-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-08-30 | 1972-02-29 | 1972-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |