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Method of making frozen patties
Assignee: Kraft Inc
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Filing: 1968-04-10
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Granted: 1971-09-21
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Expires: 1988-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A method for preparing portion controlled patties from fish, particularly shellfish. In the method frozen shellfish are comminuted while frozen to a desired particle size. The frozen particles are mixed with suitable flavoring materials to provide a mix and the mix is then molded into portion controlled patties while the temperature of the mix is maintained below freezing.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony S Partyka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 02:53
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/06; A23B4/066; A23B4/068; A23B4/062; A23B4/064; A23L; A23L17/00; A23L17/40; A23L17/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A method of preparing portion controlled patties from frozen blocks of shellfish comprising the steps of comminuting or grinding frozen shellfish to provide particles of shellfish, said comminuting step providing partIcles of frozen shellfish having at least 20 percent by weight of the particles comparable in size to whole shrimp which have a count of from about 90 to 130 shrimp per pound, the remainder of said particles being smaller, mixing said particles of frozen shellfish with flavoring materials to provide a mix and forming said mix into portion controlled patties, said shellfish being maintained at a temperature of from about -10* F. to about 28* F. during each of said steps.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
112 words
A method of preparing portion controlled patties from frozen blocks of shellfish comprising the steps of comminuting or grinding frozen shellfish to provide particles of shellfish, said comminuting step providing partIcles of frozen shellfish having at least 20 percent by weight of the particles comparable in size to whole shrimp which have a count of from about 90 to 130 shrimp per pound, the remainder of said particles being smaller, mixing said particles of frozen shellfish with flavoring materials to provide a mix and forming said mix into portion controlled patties, said shellfish being maintained at a temperature of from about -10* F. to about 28* F. during each of said steps.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method in accordance with claim 1 wherein said frozen shrimp are comminuted by means of a high energy impact mill.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method in accordance with claim 2 wherein said high energy impact mill is a hammer mill.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method in accordance with claim 1 wherein said comminuting step is performed by means of an auger-type meat grinder, said frozen shellfish being provided at a temperature of from about 15* F. to about 28* F. to said grinder.
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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) | 1974-09-20 | 1975-03-22 | 1975-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-20 | 1979-03-22 | 1979-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-20 | 1983-03-22 | 1983-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |