US3101040A
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Apparatus for manufacturing stable pelleted foods
Assignee: Nestle Purina PetCare Co
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Filing: 1958-06-26
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Granted: 1963-08-20
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Expires: 1978-06-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George T Lanz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:48
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23P; A23P10/00; A23P10/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
FOOD PREPARING APPARATUS COMPRISING MEANS ADAPTED TO FORM PELLETS FROM THE FOOD AND INCLUDING HEATING MEANS FOR SAID PELLETS, MEANS FOR DROPPING SAID PELLETS IN THE FORM OF A RELATIVELY THIN CURTAIN, AN ENCLOSING CHAMBER SURROUNDING SAID CURTAIN, SPRAY NOZZLES CONNECTED WITH SAID CHAMBER FOR SPRAYING LIQUID FAT ON THE CURTAIN AS THE PELLETS FALL THROUGH SAID CHAMBER, AND MEANS FOR RECEIVING SAID PELLETS FROM SAID CHAMBER AFTER THEIR FALL THROUGH THE CHAMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
FOOD PREPARING APPARATUS COMPRISING MEANS ADAPTED TO FORM PELLETS FROM THE FOOD AND INCLUDING HEATING MEANS FOR SAID PELLETS, MEANS FOR DROPPING SAID PELLETS IN THE FORM OF A RELATIVELY THIN CURTAIN, AN ENCLOSING CHAMBER SURROUNDING SAID CURTAIN, SPRAY NOZZLES CONNECTED WITH SAID CHAMBER FOR SPRAYING LIQUID FAT ON THE CURTAIN AS THE PELLETS FALL THROUGH SAID CHAMBER, AND MEANS FOR RECEIVING SAID PELLETS FROM SAID CHAMBER AFTER THEIR FALL THROUGH THE CHAMBER.
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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) | 1966-08-19 | 1967-02-18 | 1967-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-19 | 1971-02-18 | 1971-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-19 | 1975-02-18 | 1975-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |