US2977235A
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Water-soluble tablet for the curing of meat
Assignee: Merck and Co Inc
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Filing: 1958-03-27
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Granted: 1961-03-28
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Expires: 1978-03-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J Hanus
- 👤 John W Carr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:06
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/14; A23B4/18; A23B4/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
42 words
A COMPLETELY WATER-SOLUBLE TABLET FOR THE CURING OF MEAT COMPRISING SODIUM ISOASCORBATE, ISOASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CITRIC ACID, AND A SOLID POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL LUBRICATING AGENT, THE AMOUNT OF SODIUM ISOASCORBATE PLUS ISOASCORBIC ACID CONSTITUTING AT LEAST 75% OF THE TOTAL TABLET WEIGHT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
42 words
A COMPLETELY WATER-SOLUBLE TABLET FOR THE CURING OF MEAT COMPRISING SODIUM ISOASCORBATE, ISOASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CITRIC ACID, AND A SOLID POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL LUBRICATING AGENT, THE AMOUNT OF SODIUM ISOASCORBATE PLUS ISOASCORBIC ACID CONSTITUTING AT LEAST 75% OF THE TOTAL TABLET WEIGHT.
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) | 1964-03-27 | 1964-09-26 | 1965-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-03-27 | 1968-09-26 | 1969-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-03-27 | 1972-09-26 | 1973-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |