US3100712A
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Process and apparatus for making and shipping cheese
Assignee: CLEARFIELD CHEESE Co Inc
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Filing: 1962-03-20
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Granted: 1963-08-13
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Expires: 1982-03-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Meeker Jess
- 👤 William H Tate
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:38
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01J; A01J25/00; A01J25/11; A01J25/115
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING AND HANDLING CHEESE FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: POURING FRESH CHEESE CURD INTO A CLOTH BAG FITTED WITHIN A RIGID CYLINDRICAL MOLD; COMPLETELY ENCLOSING THE CHEESE CURD BY SAID BAG; APPLYING CONTINUOUS AXIAL PRESSURE TO THE BAG AND MOLDED CHEESE IN A STATIONARY POSITION BETWEEN SMOOTH FLAT SURFACES FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME FOR REDUCING THE VOLUME OF THE MOLDED CHEESE; DRAINING CHEESE WHEY FROM THE MOLDED CHEESE WHILE IN SAID STATIONARY POSITION DURING SAID PROLONGEDD PERIOD OF TIME FOR REMOVAL OF MOISTURE THEREFROM; INVERTING THE CYLINDRICAL MOLD AND OPENING SAID BAG FOR REMOVAL OF SAID MOLDED
Claim 2
Independent Claim
104 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING AND HANDLING CHEESE FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: POURING FRESH CHEESE CURD INTO A CLOTH BAG FITTED WITHIN A RIGID CYLINDRICAL MOLD; COMPLETELY ENCLOSING THE CHEESE CURD BY SAID BAG; APPLYING CONTINUOUS AXIAL PRESSURE TO THE BAG AND MOLDED CHEESE IN A STATIONARY POSITION BETWEEN SMOOTH FLAT SURFACES FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME FOR REDUCING THE VOLUME OF THE MOLDED CHEESE; DRAINING CHEESE WHEY FROM THE MOLDED CHEESE WHILE IN SAID STATIONARY POSITION DURING SAID PROLONGEDD PERIOD OF TIME FOR REMOVAL OF MOISTURE THEREFROM; INVERTING THE CYLINDRICAL MOLD AND OPENING SAID BAG FOR REMOVAL OF SAID MOLDED
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) | 1966-08-12 | 1967-02-11 | 1967-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-12 | 1971-02-11 | 1971-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-12 | 1975-02-11 | 1975-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |