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Prevention of off-flavors in radiationsterilized beef
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-07-28
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Granted: 1963-06-11
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Expires: 1981-07-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank J Alexander
- 👤 Louis A Harriman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:29
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/50; A23B2/503
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
PROCESS FOR PREVENTING OFF-FLAVOR IN RADIATION-STERILIZED BEEF, COMPRISING SORROUNDING SAID BEEF WITH AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF SODIUM CHLORIDE PRIOR TO EXPOSURE OF SAID BEEF TO RADIATION, SAID SOLUTION HAVING A STRENGTH OF AT LEAST ABOUT .85%, EXPOSING SAID BEEF, WHILE SURROUDED BY SAID SOLUTION, TO A DOSE OF IONIZING RADIATION NOT EXCEEDING ABOUT 5 MEGARDS AND SUFFICIENT TO STERILIZE SAID BEEF, AND THEN DISCARDING SAID SOLUTION PRIOR TO SERVING SAID BEEF; WHEREBY RADIATION-INDUCED OFF-FLAVORS ARE ELUTED FROM SAID BEEF AND DISCARDED WITH SAID SOLUTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
PROCESS FOR PREVENTING OFF-FLAVOR IN RADIATION-STERILIZED BEEF, COMPRISING SORROUNDING SAID BEEF WITH AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF SODIUM CHLORIDE PRIOR TO EXPOSURE OF SAID BEEF TO RADIATION, SAID SOLUTION HAVING A STRENGTH OF AT LEAST ABOUT .85%, EXPOSING SAID BEEF, WHILE SURROUDED BY SAID SOLUTION, TO A DOSE OF IONIZING RADIATION NOT EXCEEDING ABOUT 5 MEGARDS AND SUFFICIENT TO STERILIZE SAID BEEF, AND THEN DISCARDING SAID SOLUTION PRIOR TO SERVING SAID BEEF; WHEREBY RADIATION-INDUCED OFF-FLAVORS ARE ELUTED FROM SAID BEEF AND DISCARDED WITH SAID SOLUTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2832689A
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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) | 1966-06-10 | 1966-12-10 | 1967-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-10 | 1970-12-10 | 1971-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-10 | 1974-12-10 | 1975-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |