US3193391A
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Use of bacteria in cured meats
Assignee: JBS USA LLC
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Filing: 1961-10-06
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Granted: 1965-07-06
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Expires: 1981-10-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence E Jansen
- 👤 John H Silliker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:18
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/12; A23L; A23L13/00; A23L13/70; A23L13/72; A23L13/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A METHOD FOR THE RAPID IMPARTING OF CURED FLAVOR TO CUTS OF MEAT WHICH COMPRISES: INCLUDING CUTS OF MEAT WITH A CONCENTRATION OF FLAVOR-PRODUCING BACTERIA OF AT LEAST 1 MILLION VIABLE CELLS PER GRAM OF MEAT, SAID BACTERIA SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF THE GENERA DIPLOCOCCUS, STREPTOCOCCUS, LEUCONOSTOC AND LACTOBACILLUS OF THE FAMILY LACTOBACTERIACEAE AND THE GENERA PEDIOCOCCUS, MICROCOCCUS AND GAFFKYA OF THE FAMILY MICROCOCCACEAE AND MIXTURE THEREOF, AND THEREAFTER SUBJECTING SAID MEATTO INCUBATION TEMPERATURES FROM ABOUT 50* TO ABOUT 110*F. FOR ABOUT 8-10 HOURS, WHEREBY THE CONCENTRATION OF SAID BACTERIA IS SUFFICIENT TO IMPART THE DESIRED CURED FLAVOR THERETO.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
101 words
A METHOD FOR THE RAPID IMPARTING OF CURED FLAVOR TO CUTS OF MEAT WHICH COMPRISES: INCLUDING CUTS OF MEAT WITH A CONCENTRATION OF FLAVOR-PRODUCING BACTERIA OF AT LEAST 1 MILLION VIABLE CELLS PER GRAM OF MEAT, SAID BACTERIA SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF THE GENERA DIPLOCOCCUS, STREPTOCOCCUS, LEUCONOSTOC AND LACTOBACILLUS OF THE FAMILY LACTOBACTERIACEAE AND THE GENERA PEDIOCOCCUS, MICROCOCCUS AND GAFFKYA OF THE FAMILY MICROCOCCACEAE AND MIXTURE THEREOF, AND THEREAFTER SUBJECTING SAID MEATTO INCUBATION TEMPERATURES FROM ABOUT 50* TO ABOUT 110*F. FOR ABOUT 8-10 HOURS, WHEREBY THE CONCENTRATION OF SAID BACTERIA IS SUFFICIENT TO IMPART THE DESIRED CURED FLAVOR THERETO.
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) | 1968-07-05 | 1969-01-04 | 1969-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-05 | 1973-01-04 | 1973-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-05 | 1977-01-04 | 1977-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |