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US3364034A
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Method for removing characteristic flavor and/or odor from vegetable protein materials
Assignee: JBS USA LLC
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Filing: 1964-03-09
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Granted: 1968-01-16
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Expires: 1984-03-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore M Hoersch
- 👤 Joseph L Shank
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:27
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L5/00; A23L5/20; A23L5/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
THE METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF CHARACTERISTIC FLAVORS AND/OR ODORS FROM VEGETABLE PROTEIN MATERIALS TO PROVIDE A SUBSTANTIALLY BLAND PRODUCT, COMPRISING: INOCULATING SAID PROTEIN MATERIALS WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF NONPATHOGENIC, NON-TOXIC BACTERIA SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF LACTOBACILLUS LACTIS, LACTOBACILLUS BULGARICUS, LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS, LEUCONOSTOC CITROVORUM, PEDIOCOCCUS CEREVISIAE, PSEUDOMONAS OVALIS, PSEUDOMONAE FRAGI, AEROBACTER AEROGENES, STREPTOCOCCUS LACTIS, MICROCOCCUS CITREUS AND MIXTURES THEREOF; INCUBATING THE INOCULATED MATERIAL FOR ABOUT 16-144 HOURS UNDER CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO BACTERIAL GROWTH; AND TERMINATING SAID BACTERIAL GROWTH AFTER SAID MATERIAL IS RENDERED SUBSTANTIALLY BLAND.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
87 words
THE METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF CHARACTERISTIC FLAVORS AND/OR ODORS FROM VEGETABLE PROTEIN MATERIALS TO PROVIDE A SUBSTANTIALLY BLAND PRODUCT, COMPRISING: INOCULATING SAID PROTEIN MATERIALS WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF NONPATHOGENIC, NON-TOXIC BACTERIA SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF LACTOBACILLUS LACTIS, LACTOBACILLUS BULGARICUS, LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS, LEUCONOSTOC CITROVORUM, PEDIOCOCCUS CEREVISIAE, PSEUDOMONAS OVALIS, PSEUDOMONAE FRAGI, AEROBACTER AEROGENES, STREPTOCOCCUS LACTIS, MICROCOCCUS CITREUS AND MIXTURES THEREOF; INCUBATING THE INOCULATED MATERIAL FOR ABOUT 16-144 HOURS UNDER CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO BACTERIAL GROWTH; AND TERMINATING SAID BACTERIAL GROWTH AFTER SAID MATERIAL IS RENDERED SUBSTANTIALLY BLAND.
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) | 1971-01-15 | 1971-07-17 | 1972-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-15 | 1975-07-17 | 1976-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-15 | 1979-07-17 | 1980-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |