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US3207608A
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Method of tenderizing beef
Assignee: Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp
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Filing: 1962-09-26
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Granted: 1965-09-21
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Expires: 1982-09-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Brown
- 👤 Morton L Schmucker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:08
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L13/00; A23L13/70; A23L13/72
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
THE PROCESS OF TENDERIZING BEEF COMPRISING INJECTING INTO THE BEEF APPROXIMATELY 15%-40% BY WEIGHT OF A COMPOSITION COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 2% TO 10% BY WEIGHT OF SALT AND APPROXIMATELY 1%-4% PHOSPHATE TO PRODUCE IN THE BEEF UP TO APPROXIMATELY .5% BY WEIGHT PHOSPHATE AND UP TO APPROXIMATELY 1.8% BY WEIGHT OF SALT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
51 words
THE PROCESS OF TENDERIZING BEEF COMPRISING INJECTING INTO THE BEEF APPROXIMATELY 15%-40% BY WEIGHT OF A COMPOSITION COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 2% TO 10% BY WEIGHT OF SALT AND APPROXIMATELY 1%-4% PHOSPHATE TO PRODUCE IN THE BEEF UP TO APPROXIMATELY .5% BY WEIGHT PHOSPHATE AND UP TO APPROXIMATELY 1.8% BY WEIGHT OF SALT.
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) | 1968-09-20 | 1969-03-22 | 1969-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-20 | 1973-03-22 | 1973-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-20 | 1977-03-22 | 1977-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |