US3662672A
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Protein fiber forming
Assignee: Nestle Purina PetCare Co
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Filing: 1969-05-19
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Granted: 1972-05-16
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Expires: 1989-05-19
Abstract
Abstract A process of continuously forming tender textured protein structures is disclosed. The structures are formed from an aqueous slurry of a proteinaceous material having a solids content of up to about 35 percent by weight. The proteinaceous solids should be of a fairly high purity. The proteinaceous slurry is formed into textured filaments or fibers by continuously heating the slurry under pressure and cooling the slurry. The texture of the protein structures can be readily controlled by the process conditions, starting material, or reagents used in the process.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph A Hoer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:53
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23J; A23J3/00; A23J3/22; A23J3/24; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/802
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the proteinaceous material is selected from the group consisting of soy protein, albumen and casein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the slurry is processed at a pressure between about 50 and 5,000 psig.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the slurry is heated with an injection heat exchanger.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
9 words
The product produced by the process of claim 1.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
162 words
A process of continuously forming elongated tender protein filaments from proteinaceous material comprising: a. forming a slurry of high purity proteinaceous material with water, the slurry having a proteinaceous solids content of between about 0.3 and 35 percent by weight, b. adjusting the pH of the slurry to place the proteinaceous material in a sufficiently reactive form to produce elongated protein filaments to between about 4 and 11 with hydroxides and salts of polyvalent linking agents selected from the group consisting of calcium, aluminum, magnesium, c. continuously conducting the treated proteinaceous slurry under pressure suitable to produce elongated tender protein filaments through a heat exchange zone to heat the slurry to a temperature between about 240* and 315* F. for a period of time sufficient to produce elongated tender protein filaments in the slurry and continuously removing the heated slurry and elongated protein fibers through an orifice to a collecting zone, and d. recovering tender elongated protein filaments from the protein slurry.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
9 words
The product produced by the process of claim 6.
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) | 1975-05-16 | 1975-11-15 | 1976-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-16 | 1979-11-15 | 1980-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-16 | 1983-11-15 | 1984-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |