US3049428A
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Meat packaging process
Assignee: Armour and Co
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Filing: 1959-03-25
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Granted: 1962-08-14
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Expires: 1979-03-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ervin W Hopkins
- 👤 Leonard J Zimont
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/06; B65B25/065; B65B25/067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
IN A PROCESS FOR REDUCING PRE-COOKING FLUID LOSS IN PACKAGED CUTS OF FRESH MEATS, THE STEP WHICH COMPRISES CONTACTING, PRIOR TO PACKAGING, THE MEAT WITH AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF FROM ABOUT 10 TO ABOUT 20% BY WEIGHT SODIUM CHLORIDE AND FROM ABOUT 0.5 TO ABOUT 5% OF THE PHOSPHATE SALT SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF THE SODIUM, POTASSIUM AND AMMONIUM SALTS BY POLY, ORTHO, META AND PYRO PHOSPHORIC ACIDS FOR A PERIOD RANGING FROM ABOUT 5 SECONDS TO ABOUT 15 MINUTES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
IN A PROCESS FOR REDUCING PRE-COOKING FLUID LOSS IN PACKAGED CUTS OF FRESH MEATS, THE STEP WHICH COMPRISES CONTACTING, PRIOR TO PACKAGING, THE MEAT WITH AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF FROM ABOUT 10 TO ABOUT 20% BY WEIGHT SODIUM CHLORIDE AND FROM ABOUT 0.5 TO ABOUT 5% OF THE PHOSPHATE SALT SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF THE SODIUM, POTASSIUM AND AMMONIUM SALTS BY POLY, ORTHO, META AND PYRO PHOSPHORIC ACIDS FOR A PERIOD RANGING FROM ABOUT 5 SECONDS TO ABOUT 15 MINUTES.
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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) | 1965-08-13 | 1966-02-12 | 1966-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-08-13 | 1970-02-12 | 1970-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-08-13 | 1974-02-12 | 1974-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |