US3172767A
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Manufacture of cheese curd
Assignee: JBS USA LLC
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1965-03-09
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Expires: 1982-03-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:42
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C19/00; A23C19/02; A23C19/05; A23C19/052; A23C19/032; A23C19/0326
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A METHOD FOR TREATING MILK TO OBTAIN A COAGULUM ADAPTED TO CHEESE MANUFACTURE WHICH COMPRIESE: ADJUSTING THE ACIDITY OF THE MILK BY DIRECTLY ADDING SUFFICIENT OF A FOOD ACID TO RAISE THE PERCENTAGE TITRATABLE ACIDITY AT LEAST ABOUT 0.015%, AND INSUFFICIENTLY TO LOWER THE PH OF SAID MILK BELOW ABOUT PH 4.6, HEATING SAID MILK TO A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 85-180*F. AND ADDING A PROTEOLYTIC ENZYME TO SAID HEATED ACIDITY-ADJUSTED MILK WHEREBY A COAGULUM IS FORMED SUBSTANTIALLY IMMEDIATELY.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
78 words
A METHOD FOR TREATING MILK TO OBTAIN A COAGULUM ADAPTED TO CHEESE MANUFACTURE WHICH COMPRIESE: ADJUSTING THE ACIDITY OF THE MILK BY DIRECTLY ADDING SUFFICIENT OF A FOOD ACID TO RAISE THE PERCENTAGE TITRATABLE ACIDITY AT LEAST ABOUT 0.015%, AND INSUFFICIENTLY TO LOWER THE PH OF SAID MILK BELOW ABOUT PH 4.6, HEATING SAID MILK TO A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 85-180*F. AND ADDING A PROTEOLYTIC ENZYME TO SAID HEATED ACIDITY-ADJUSTED MILK WHEREBY A COAGULUM IS FORMED SUBSTANTIALLY IMMEDIATELY.
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) | 1968-03-08 | 1968-09-07 | 1969-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-08 | 1972-09-07 | 1973-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-08 | 1976-09-07 | 1977-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |