US3192056A
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Diathermal treatment in the curing and smoking of meats
Assignee: Hodges Research and Development Co
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Filing: 1962-12-13
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Granted: 1965-06-29
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Expires: 1982-12-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Beverly E Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:10
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/044; A23B4/056; A23B4/005; A23B4/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
IN A PROCESS FOR CURING AND SMOKING MEATS, THE STEPS OF CURING THE MEAT AND THEN RAISING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE MEAT UNIFORMLY AND RAPIDLY WITHOUT EXTERNAL COOKING OF THE MEAT BEFORE SMOKING TO APPROXIMATELY 140*F. IN FROM 1 TO 5 MINUTES BY RADIO MICROWAVES OF FROM APPROXIMATELY 450 TO APPROXIMATELY 900 MEGACYCLES AND THEREAFTER COMPLETING THE SMOKING PROCESS IN APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS AT A TEMPERATURE OF APPROXIMATELY 140*F.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
IN A PROCESS FOR CURING AND SMOKING MEATS, THE STEPS OF CURING THE MEAT AND THEN RAISING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE MEAT UNIFORMLY AND RAPIDLY WITHOUT EXTERNAL COOKING OF THE MEAT BEFORE SMOKING TO APPROXIMATELY 140*F. IN FROM 1 TO 5 MINUTES BY RADIO MICROWAVES OF FROM APPROXIMATELY 450 TO APPROXIMATELY 900 MEGACYCLES AND THEREAFTER COMPLETING THE SMOKING PROCESS IN APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS AT A TEMPERATURE OF APPROXIMATELY 140*F.
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) | 1968-06-28 | 1968-12-28 | 1969-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-28 | 1972-12-28 | 1973-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-28 | 1976-12-28 | 1977-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |