US3097501A
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pappas
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1980-07-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:50
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/06; A23B4/062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A METHOD OF COOLING ANIMAL CARCASSES COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: INITIALLY FLOWING STORED WATER FROM A WATER STORAGE TANK TO A RECEPTACLE INTO WHICH THE CARCASSES ARE PLACED; THEN CONTINUOUSLY MOVING CARCASSES THROUGH THE WATER IN THE RECEPTACLE TO AN UNLOADING MEANS WHILE CONTINUOUSLY SUPPLYING MAKE-UP WATER TO THE RECEPTACLE FROM A WATER COOLER; THEN WHEN IT IS DESIRED TO STOP THE COOLING OF CARCASSES FOR AN EXTENDED, PERIOD OF TIME, DISCONTINUING THE SUPPLYING OF MAKE-UP WATER, DRAINING ALL THE WATER FROM THE RECEPTACLE AND LEAVING SAID RECEPTACLE DRAINED UNTIL IT IS DESIRED TO AGAIN COOL ANIMAL CARCASSES; AND SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH AND DURING ALL OF THE FOREGOING STEPS, CONTINUOUSLY RECIRCULATING COOL WATER FROM THE WATER COOLER THROUGH THE WATER STORAGE TANK AND BACK TO THE WATER COOLER.
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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) | 1966-07-15 | 1967-01-14 | 1967-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-15 | 1971-01-14 | 1971-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-15 | 1975-01-14 | 1975-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |