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US3615587A
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Method of producing cheese
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-09-05
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Granted: 1971-10-26
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Expires: 1988-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A method of making cheddar or similar cheese by a continuous process including the steps of cheddaring, flavoring, and homogenizing by precompressing the usual milled and salted curds under relatively high pressure for a short period of time, spraying them with hot water and subjecting them to a final compression at high pressure for a short period of time, before the process of curing.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Koopmans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:19
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C19/00; A23C19/06; A23C19/068; A23C19/072; A01; A01J; A01J25/00; A01J25/11; A01J25/111; A01J25/115
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
21 words
A method as defined in claim 1, characterized in that said confined space is maintained at a predetermined temperature and humidity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method as defined in claim 2, characterized in that said predetermined temperature is approximately 38* C.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method as defined in claim 1, characterized in that said step of altering the position of each successive one of said blocks is carried out by transferring the blocks between a plurality of endless conveyor belts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as defined in claim 1, characterized in that the pH value of the whey drained from the curd is continuously measured.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as defined in claim 1, characterized in that said conglomerations of treated particles are automatically weighed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method as defined in claim 1, characterized in that said steps of precompression and final compression are carried out in a vessel having perforated walls.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method as defined in claim 1, characterized in that the pressure for the precompression is 3,000-12,000 kg. per block of cheese of about 20 kg.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method as defined in claim 1, characterized in that after the first compression the material is sprayed on all sides for 2 to 8 minutes with water of a temperature of 40* to 70* C.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method as defined in claim 1, characterized in that the pressure for the final compression is 3,000 to 12,000 kg. per block of cheese of about 20 kg.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as defined in claim 1, characterized in that the cheese is compressed and sprayed in vacuo.
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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) | 1974-10-25 | 1975-04-26 | 1975-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-25 | 1979-04-26 | 1979-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-25 | 1983-04-26 | 1983-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |