US3081173A
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Sausage preparation and dyeing
Assignee: Armour and Co
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Filing: 1960-10-24
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Granted: 1963-03-12
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Expires: 1980-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert C Gretler
- 👤 Joseph C Wilcox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:29
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C11/00; A22C11/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
IN A PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAUSAGE BY ENCASING COMMINUTED MEAT IN A MOLD AND PASSING AN ELECTRIC CURRENT THROUGH THE MEAT TO COAGULATE PROTEIN THEREIN, THE STEPS OF WASHING THE SAUSAGE, SUBJECTING THE WASHED SAUSAGE TO A HOT AIR BLAST TO FORM A SKIN THEREON, AND SHOWERING AQUEOUS DYE UPON THE SAUSAGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
52 words
IN A PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAUSAGE BY ENCASING COMMINUTED MEAT IN A MOLD AND PASSING AN ELECTRIC CURRENT THROUGH THE MEAT TO COAGULATE PROTEIN THEREIN, THE STEPS OF WASHING THE SAUSAGE, SUBJECTING THE WASHED SAUSAGE TO A HOT AIR BLAST TO FORM A SKIN THEREON, AND SHOWERING AQUEOUS DYE UPON THE SAUSAGE.
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) | 1966-03-11 | 1966-09-10 | 1967-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-11 | 1970-09-10 | 1971-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-11 | 1974-09-10 | 1975-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |