US3272636A
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Method of controlling microorganisms in food products
Assignee: CAMPBELL TAGGART ASSOCIATED BAKERIES Inc
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Filing: 1965-03-15
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Granted: 1966-09-13
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Expires: 1985-03-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Isaac N Fehr
- 👤 Russ John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:33
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/05; A23B2/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
THE METHOD OF CONTROLLING MICROORGANISMS IN A FOOD OR BEVERAGE PRODUCT COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: PACKAGING THE PRODUCT IN A DIELECTRIC CONTAINER; AND EXPOSING THE PACKAGED PRODUCT TO A FIELD OF ALTERNATING ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE ENERGY HAVING A FREQUENCY OF 20 TO 40 MEGACYCLES AT INTENSITY OF 500 TO 3000 VOLTS PER CENTIMETER FOR A SUFFICIENT LENGTH OF TIME TO ATTENUATE THE MICROORGANISMS IN THE PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
65 words
THE METHOD OF CONTROLLING MICROORGANISMS IN A FOOD OR BEVERAGE PRODUCT COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: PACKAGING THE PRODUCT IN A DIELECTRIC CONTAINER; AND EXPOSING THE PACKAGED PRODUCT TO A FIELD OF ALTERNATING ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE ENERGY HAVING A FREQUENCY OF 20 TO 40 MEGACYCLES AT INTENSITY OF 500 TO 3000 VOLTS PER CENTIMETER FOR A SUFFICIENT LENGTH OF TIME TO ATTENUATE THE MICROORGANISMS IN THE PRODUCT.
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) | 1969-09-12 | 1970-03-14 | 1970-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-12 | 1974-03-14 | 1974-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-12 | 1978-03-14 | 1978-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |