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US3201976A
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Method and apparatus for determining the tenderness of meat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-01-31
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Granted: 1965-08-24
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Expires: 1982-01-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Starrett Delbert
- 👤 Charles H Adams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:04
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C17/00; A22C17/0073; A22C17/008; G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/02; G01N33/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE TENDERNESS OF EDIBLE PORTIONS OF MEAT OF A LIVE ANIMAL WHICH COMPRISES APPLYING SUFFICIENT PRESSURE ACROSS AN AREA OF AN EAR OF SAID LIVE ANIMAL TO SHEAR THE ENTIRE THICKNESS OF THE AREA OF THE EAR; MEASURING THE PRESSURE REQUIRED TO SHEAR THE EAR SECTION AND MEASURING THE THICKNESS OF THE EAR SECTION SHEARED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-08-23 | 1969-02-22 | 1969-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-23 | 1973-02-22 | 1973-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-23 | 1977-02-22 | 1977-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |