US3078170A
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Method for making cheese
Assignee: Ched-O-Matic Corp
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Filing: 1958-10-23
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Granted: 1963-02-19
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Expires: 1978-10-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leber Henry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:33
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01J; A01J25/00; A01J25/11; A01J25/111; A23; A23C; A23C19/00; A23C19/06; A23C19/064; A23C19/068; A23C19/072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
METHOD FOR MAKING CHEESE WHICH COMPRISES TUMBLING A MIXTURE OF CURDS AND WHEY TO DRAIN MOST OF THE FREE WHEY THEREFROM, FORMING A FUSED CURD MASS BY APPLYING A CONSTANT EXTERNAL PRESSURE IN A RANGE OF 1.80 TO 2.10 P.S.I.G. UPON A CURD MASS WHILE RETAINED IN CONFINED SPACE TO SUBJECT THE ENTIRE MASS TO SAID PRESSURE, SAID FREE WHEY HAVING AN ACID CONTENT BETWEEN ABOUT 0.13 AND ABOUT 0.17%, MAINTAINING SAID CURD MASS UNDER SAID PRESSURE AT A TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE OF 95* F. TO 105* F. FAVORABLE TO ACID DEVELOPMENT TO FURTHER INCREASE THE ACIDITY OF THE MASS IN ITS RELATIVE DRY STATE, DRAINING FROM SAID CURD MASS SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE FREE WHEY IMMEDIATELY UPON SEPARATION THEREFROM, MAINTAINING SAID PRESSURE UN-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
METHOD FOR MAKING CHEESE WHICH COMPRISES TUMBLING A MIXTURE OF CURDS AND WHEY TO DRAIN MOST OF THE FREE WHEY THEREFROM, FORMING A FUSED CURD MASS BY APPLYING A CONSTANT EXTERNAL PRESSURE IN A RANGE OF 1.80 TO 2.10 P.S.I.G. UPON A CURD MASS WHILE RETAINED IN CONFINED SPACE TO SUBJECT THE ENTIRE MASS TO SAID PRESSURE, SAID FREE WHEY HAVING AN ACID CONTENT BETWEEN ABOUT 0.13 AND ABOUT 0.17%, MAINTAINING SAID CURD MASS UNDER SAID PRESSURE AT A TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE OF 95* F. TO 105* F. FAVORABLE TO ACID DEVELOPMENT TO FURTHER INCREASE THE ACIDITY OF THE MASS IN ITS RELATIVE DRY STATE, DRAINING FROM SAID CURD MASS SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE FREE WHEY IMMEDIATELY UPON SEPARATION THEREFROM, MAINTAINING SAID PRESSURE UN-
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) | 1966-02-18 | 1966-08-20 | 1967-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-18 | 1970-08-20 | 1971-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-18 | 1974-08-20 | 1975-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |