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Preservation of eggs
Assignee: EDWARD B GREGG
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Filing: 1959-07-02
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Granted: 1964-08-11
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Expires: 1979-07-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles P Collier
- 👤 John E W Mcconnell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:56
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B5/00; A23B5/005; A23B5/0055; A23B5/08; A23B5/10; A23B5/12; A23B5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A METHOD OF TREATING A FOOD PRODUCT OF THE CLASS CONSISTING OF FRSH EGGS IN THE SHELL, FRESH WHOLE EGGS REMOVED FROM THE SHELL AND OTHER FRESH EGG PRODUCTS WHICH ARE SENSITIVE TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES AND UNDERGO COAGULATION OF ALBUMEN AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, SAID METHOD COMPRISING CONTACTING SUCH FOOD PRODUCT WITH A GASEOUS STERILIZING MEDIUM FOR A TIME AND AT A TEMPERATURE SUFFICIENT TO KILL SUBSTANTIALLY ALL MICROORGANISMS WHICH ARE BROUGHT INTO CONTACT WITH THE MEDIUM, SAID MEDIUM BEING A MIXTURE OF SUBSTANTIAL PROPORTIONS EACH OF WATER VAPOR AND A GAS OF A COMPOUND WHICH HAS THE FORMULA
Claim 2
Independent Claim
98 words
A METHOD OF TREATING A FOOD PRODUCT OF THE CLASS CONSISTING OF FRSH EGGS IN THE SHELL, FRESH WHOLE EGGS REMOVED FROM THE SHELL AND OTHER FRESH EGG PRODUCTS WHICH ARE SENSITIVE TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES AND UNDERGO COAGULATION OF ALBUMEN AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, SAID METHOD COMPRISING CONTACTING SUCH FOOD PRODUCT WITH A GASEOUS STERILIZING MEDIUM FOR A TIME AND AT A TEMPERATURE SUFFICIENT TO KILL SUBSTANTIALLY ALL MICROORGANISMS WHICH ARE BROUGHT INTO CONTACT WITH THE MEDIUM, SAID MEDIUM BEING A MIXTURE OF SUBSTANTIAL PROPORTIONS EACH OF WATER VAPOR AND A GAS OF A COMPOUND WHICH HAS THE FORMULA
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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) | 1967-08-11 | 1968-02-10 | 1968-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-11 | 1972-02-10 | 1972-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-11 | 1976-02-10 | 1976-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |