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US3220855A
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Meat curing process
Assignee: ROBERT H HARPER
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Filing: 1962-07-03
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Granted: 1965-11-30
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Expires: 1982-07-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph L Shank
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:43
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/14; A23B4/16; A23B4/044; A23B4/048; A23B4/10; A23B4/12; A23B4/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
45 words
A PROCESS OF CURING MEAT COMPRISING: CONTACTING MEAT WITH AN EDIBLE ACID AT A TEMPERATURE FROM ABOUT 125*F.TO ABOUT 140*F. TO LOWER THE PH OF THE MEAT SURFACE TO AT LEAST 4.8 AND CONTACTING SAID MEAT WITH NITRIC OXIDE GAS FOR ABOVE ABOUT 1 MINUTE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
45 words
A PROCESS OF CURING MEAT COMPRISING: CONTACTING MEAT WITH AN EDIBLE ACID AT A TEMPERATURE FROM ABOUT 125*F.TO ABOUT 140*F. TO LOWER THE PH OF THE MEAT SURFACE TO AT LEAST 4.8 AND CONTACTING SAID MEAT WITH NITRIC OXIDE GAS FOR ABOVE ABOUT 1 MINUTE.
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) | 1968-11-29 | 1969-05-31 | 1969-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-29 | 1973-05-31 | 1973-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-29 | 1977-05-31 | 1977-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |