US3180738A
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Treatment of precooked fish
Assignee: Nestle Purina PetCare Co
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Filing: 1962-12-12
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Granted: 1965-04-27
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Expires: 1982-12-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sven H Lassen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:54
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/06; A23B4/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A METHOD OF COOLING TUNA-LIKE FISH THAT HAVE BEEN PRECOOKED IN A PRECOOKING ZONE PREPARATORY TO CANNING WHICH INCLUDES LEAVING SAID FISH IN THE PRECOOKING ZONE, MAINTAINING SUBSTANTIAL ISOLATION OF SAID ZONE FROM THE ATMOSPHERE, PLACING SAID ZONE IN COMMUNICATION WITH A SOURCE OF INERT GAS TO MAINTAIN SAID ZONE SUBSTANTIALLY OXYGEN-FREE AND ADDING SAID GAS IN QUANTITY SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN THE PRESSURE AT ATMOSPHERIC LEVEL WHILE EFFECTING COOLING OF THE ZONE TO A DESIRED TEMPERATURE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
76 words
A METHOD OF COOLING TUNA-LIKE FISH THAT HAVE BEEN PRECOOKED IN A PRECOOKING ZONE PREPARATORY TO CANNING WHICH INCLUDES LEAVING SAID FISH IN THE PRECOOKING ZONE, MAINTAINING SUBSTANTIAL ISOLATION OF SAID ZONE FROM THE ATMOSPHERE, PLACING SAID ZONE IN COMMUNICATION WITH A SOURCE OF INERT GAS TO MAINTAIN SAID ZONE SUBSTANTIALLY OXYGEN-FREE AND ADDING SAID GAS IN QUANTITY SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN THE PRESSURE AT ATMOSPHERIC LEVEL WHILE EFFECTING COOLING OF THE ZONE TO A DESIRED TEMPERATURE.
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) | 1968-04-26 | 1968-10-26 | 1969-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-26 | 1972-10-26 | 1973-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-26 | 1976-10-26 | 1977-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |