US3620767A
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Bonito processing
Assignee: Calgon Corp
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Filing: 1969-12-08
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Granted: 1971-11-16
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Expires: 1989-12-08
Abstract
Abstract Previously frozen bonito is treated prior to cooking with a molecularly dehydrated phosphate such as sodium tripolyphosphate or an orthophosphate so as to increase the yield of cooked bonito meat.
Inventors
- 👤 William E Swartz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:53
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/02; A23B4/027; A23L; A23L17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
34 words
The method of treating bonito as claimed in claim 1 wherein the molecularly dehydrated phosphate is incorporated into said bonito by pumping an aqueous solution of said phosphate and salt into the bonito flesh.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of treating bonito as claimed in claim 1 wherein the phosphate is a molecularly dehydrated phosphate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of treating bonito as claimed in claim 1 wherein the phosphate is one or more of the group consisting of sodium tripolyphosphate and sodium hexametaphosphate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of treating bonito as claimed in claim 1 wherein the phosphate is a mixture of sodium orthophosphate and sodium pyrophosphate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of treating bonito as claimed in claim 1 wherein phosphate in an amount between about 0.1 to 1.0 percent is incorporated in the bonito prior to cooking.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of treating bonito as claimed in claim 1 wherein the phosphate consists of a major portion of sodium tripolyphosphate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of treating bonito as claimed in claim 1 wherein the phosphate is an orthophosphate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of treating bonito as claimed in claim 1 wherein the phosphate is a pyrophosphate.
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) | 1974-11-15 | 1975-05-17 | 1975-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-15 | 1979-05-17 | 1979-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-15 | 1983-05-17 | 1983-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |