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Mechanical defatting of fatty tissue derived from animals
Assignee: Sharples Corp
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Filing: 1958-08-27
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Granted: 1962-02-06
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Expires: 1978-08-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis P Downing
- 👤 Thomas W Alberts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:26
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23J; A23J1/00; A23J1/001; A23J1/002; C; C11; C11B; C11B1/00; C11B1/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S494/00; Y10S494/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A PROCESS FOR THE SEPARATION OF PROTEIN SOLIDS IN UNCOAGULENT CONDITION FROM ANIMAL FAT WHICH COMPRISES REDUCING SAID FAT TO PARTICLE SIZES NOT EXCEEDING 3/4", THEREAFTER BRINING THE MASS UNDER TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS SUFFICIENTLY HIGH TO MELT THE FAT BUT NOT IN EXCESS OF 120* F. WHILE ESTABLISHING SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE THERMAL EQUILIBRIUM THROUGHOUT SAID MASS, AND THEREAFTER AND WHILE UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF SAID THERMAL EQUILIBRIUM SUBJECTING SAID MASSF TO CENTRIFUGING TO REMOVE PROTEIN SOLIDS THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A PROCESS FOR THE SEPARATION OF PROTEIN SOLIDS IN UNCOAGULENT CONDITION FROM ANIMAL FAT WHICH COMPRISES REDUCING SAID FAT TO PARTICLE SIZES NOT EXCEEDING 3/4", THEREAFTER BRINING THE MASS UNDER TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS SUFFICIENTLY HIGH TO MELT THE FAT BUT NOT IN EXCESS OF 120* F. WHILE ESTABLISHING SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE THERMAL EQUILIBRIUM THROUGHOUT SAID MASS, AND THEREAFTER AND WHILE UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF SAID THERMAL EQUILIBRIUM SUBJECTING SAID MASSF TO CENTRIFUGING TO REMOVE PROTEIN SOLIDS THEREFROM.
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) | 1965-02-05 | 1965-08-07 | 1966-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-02-05 | 1969-08-07 | 1970-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-02-05 | 1973-08-07 | 1974-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |