US3585722A
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Process and machine for continuously moulding cheese of the soft paste type
Assignee: J Bongrain et Cie
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Filing: 1969-02-07
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1989-02-07
Abstract
Abstract PROCESS AND MACHINE FOR CONTINUOUSLY MOULDING SOFT CHEESES. THE PROCESS COMPRISES FORMING AND THEN MAINTAINING IN AT LEAST ONE PERFORATED DRAINAGE TUBE A VERTICAL COLUMN OF SOFT PAST BY FEEDING IT CONTINUOUSLY AT ITS UPPER END BY MEANS OF A HOPPER. THIS PASTE IS CONCENTRATED BY A FILTERING OF A PART OF THE SERUM AND A PREDETERMINED HEIGHT OF THE CONCENTRATED CURD AND REMAINING SERUM IS TAKEN OFF FROM THE BASE OF THE COLUMN WHILE MAINTAINING THE TAKEN OFF HEIGHT UNDER THE STATIC PRESSURE OF THE REST OF THE COLUMN. THE TAKEN OFF PASTE IS TRANSFERRED TO A MOULD HAVING THE VOLUME OF SAID TAKEN OFF PART.
Inventors
- 👤 Andre Legueux
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US
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2026-10-29 16:47
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01J; A01J25/00; A01J25/11; A01J25/111; A01J25/112
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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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |