US3268336A
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Method for producing a food product
Assignee: Nestle Purina PetCare Co
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Filing: 1963-07-18
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Granted: 1966-08-23
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Expires: 1983-07-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hale Douglas
- 👤 George S Vasilakes
- 👤 Ronald J Fiier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 00:59
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/40; A23B2/42; A23B2/425; A23K; A23K20/00; A23K20/10; A23K20/158; A23K30/00; A23K30/20; A23K40/00; A23K40/10; A23K40/20; A23K40/25; A23N; A23N17/00; A23N17/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/807
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
THE METHOD OF MAKING STERILE FOOD PELLETS AND PACKAGING SAID PELLETS IN STERILE CONDITION COMPRISING EXTRUDING MEAL INTO A TANK IN WHICH A VACUUM IS MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE A STERILE ENVIRONMENT, HEATING SAID MEAL DURING EXTRUSION TO A TEMPERATURE SUFFICIENT TO STERILIZE THE MEAL, PELLETIZING THE EXTRUDED MEAL IN THE TANK, DISCHARGING THE RESULTANT STERILIE PELLETS FROM THE TANK INTO PACKAGES, AND SEALING THE PACKAGES IN A STERILE ENVIRONMENT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
69 words
THE METHOD OF MAKING STERILE FOOD PELLETS AND PACKAGING SAID PELLETS IN STERILE CONDITION COMPRISING EXTRUDING MEAL INTO A TANK IN WHICH A VACUUM IS MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE A STERILE ENVIRONMENT, HEATING SAID MEAL DURING EXTRUSION TO A TEMPERATURE SUFFICIENT TO STERILIZE THE MEAL, PELLETIZING THE EXTRUDED MEAL IN THE TANK, DISCHARGING THE RESULTANT STERILIE PELLETS FROM THE TANK INTO PACKAGES, AND SEALING THE PACKAGES IN A STERILE ENVIRONMENT.
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) | 1969-08-22 | 1970-02-21 | 1970-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-22 | 1974-02-21 | 1974-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-22 | 1978-02-21 | 1978-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |