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Methods for producing tempeh
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-13
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1982-12-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford W Hesseltine
- 👤 Jr Alcides Martinelli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:01
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L11/00; A23L11/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
METHOD FOR PRODUCING UNIFORM BATCHES OF HIGHLY EDIBLE AND NUTRITOUS TEMPEH COMPRISING THE STEPS OF INOCULATING UNDER ASEPTIC CONDITIONS A COOKED, HYDRATED, AND SWOLLEN MEDIUM SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF DRAINED DEHULLED SOYBEAN HALVES AND DRAINED SOYBEAN GRITS WITH 2 ML. PER 100 G. OF SAID SOYBEAN MATERIAL OF AN AQUEOUS WASH SUSPENSION OF RHIZOPUS SPORES GROWN ON A POTATO DEXTROSE AGAR SLANT, PACKING THE RHIZOPUSINOCULATED UNFERMENTED SOYBEAN MATERIAL INTO A CONTAINER SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF PERFORATED PLASTIC BAGS, AND PERFORATED PLASTIC TUBING, THE PERFORATIONS OF SAID PERFORATED MEMBERS BEING 0.02 INCH IN DIAMETER AND NOT MORE THAN 1.3 CM. APART, AND INCUBATING AT 25 TO 37*C. FOR ABOUT 22 HOURS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
METHOD FOR PRODUCING UNIFORM BATCHES OF HIGHLY EDIBLE AND NUTRITOUS TEMPEH COMPRISING THE STEPS OF INOCULATING UNDER ASEPTIC CONDITIONS A COOKED, HYDRATED, AND SWOLLEN MEDIUM SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF DRAINED DEHULLED SOYBEAN HALVES AND DRAINED SOYBEAN GRITS WITH 2 ML. PER 100 G. OF SAID SOYBEAN MATERIAL OF AN AQUEOUS WASH SUSPENSION OF RHIZOPUS SPORES GROWN ON A POTATO DEXTROSE AGAR SLANT, PACKING THE RHIZOPUSINOCULATED UNFERMENTED SOYBEAN MATERIAL INTO A CONTAINER SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF PERFORATED PLASTIC BAGS, AND PERFORATED PLASTIC TUBING, THE PERFORATIONS OF SAID PERFORATED MEMBERS BEING 0.02 INCH IN DIAMETER AND NOT MORE THAN 1.3 CM. APART, AND INCUBATING AT 25 TO 37*C. FOR ABOUT 22 HOURS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |