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Method of tenderizing meat
Assignee: Midwest Biochemical Corp
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Filing: 1966-10-31
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Granted: 1971-02-09
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Expires: 1986-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A METHOD OF IMPROVING THE TENDERNESS OF MEAT BY INTRODUCING A SOLUTION OF A PROTEOLYTIC ENZYME ACTIVATOR INTO THE VASCULAR SYSTEM OF A LIVING LIVESTOCK ANIMAL. THE ANIMAL IS SLAUGHTERED WITHIN A PERIOD OF FIVE TO TWENTY MINUTES AFTER INTRODUCTION OF THE SOLUTION INTO THE VASCULAR SYSTEM AND THE ACTIVATOR SERVES TO ACTIVATE THE NATURAL LY OCCURRING ENZYMES IN THE ANIMAL TO BREAK DOWN THE FIBROUS MATERIALS IN THE MEAT AND INCREASE THE TENDERNESS.
Inventors
- 👤 Meyer Michael Weber
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2026-11-09 21:32
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L13/00; A23L13/70; A23L13/72; A23L13/74
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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) | 1974-02-08 | 1974-08-10 | 1975-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-08 | 1978-08-10 | 1979-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-08 | 1982-08-10 | 1983-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |