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Process for the production of smoked meat products
Assignee: Maple Leaf Foods Inc
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Filing: 1957-01-14
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Granted: 1961-02-28
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Expires: 1977-01-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hugh W Barnett
- 👤 White Leroy
- 👤 Henry R Nordin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:24
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/044; A23B4/052
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SMOKED SAUSAGE PRODUCTS, COMPRISING: MOVING SMALL, UNSMOKED SAUSAGE PRODUCTS ALONG A CONTINUOUS PATH THROUGH A SMOKING ZONE WHILE SUBJECTING THEM TO AN ATMOSPHERE OF DENSE SMOKE AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ABOUT 200*F. AND ABOUT 260*F., MAINTAINING SAID MEAT PRODUCTS IN CONTACT WITH SAID ATMOSPHERE OF DENSE SMOKE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME LESS THAN ABOUT ONE-HALF HOUR AND RAISING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF SAID PRODUCTS TO AT LEAST ABOUT 150* F., AND THEN MOVING SAID MEAT PRODUCTS ALONG SAID CONTINUOUS PATH THROUGH A CHILLING ZONE TO COOL SAID MEAT PRODUCTS TO PACKAGING TEMPERATURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SMOKED SAUSAGE PRODUCTS, COMPRISING: MOVING SMALL, UNSMOKED SAUSAGE PRODUCTS ALONG A CONTINUOUS PATH THROUGH A SMOKING ZONE WHILE SUBJECTING THEM TO AN ATMOSPHERE OF DENSE SMOKE AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ABOUT 200*F. AND ABOUT 260*F., MAINTAINING SAID MEAT PRODUCTS IN CONTACT WITH SAID ATMOSPHERE OF DENSE SMOKE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME LESS THAN ABOUT ONE-HALF HOUR AND RAISING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF SAID PRODUCTS TO AT LEAST ABOUT 150* F., AND THEN MOVING SAID MEAT PRODUCTS ALONG SAID CONTINUOUS PATH THROUGH A CHILLING ZONE TO COOL SAID MEAT PRODUCTS TO PACKAGING 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) | 1964-02-28 | 1964-08-29 | 1965-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-02-28 | 1968-08-29 | 1969-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-02-28 | 1972-08-29 | 1973-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |