US3695893A
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Method and apparatus for processing curd in the manufacture of cheese
Assignee: JAMES R O CONNELL
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Filing: 1970-01-29
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-01-29
Abstract
Abstract APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING CHEESE CURD AND WHEY IN MANUFACTURE OF CHEDDAR CHEESE BY PASSING CURDS AND WHEY OVER A SCREEN TO DRAIN OFF THE BULK OF THE WHEY, FEEDING THE SEPARATED CURD TO A CONVEYOR SO THAT IT FORMS A LAYER THEREON AND STIRRING THE LAYER TO FACILITATE FURTHER DRAINAGE OF WHEY, CUTTING BLOCKS FROM THE LAYER AND COMPRESSING THE BLOCKS IN RESPECTIVE CONTAINERS EACH OF WHICH IS LARGE ENOUGH TO PERMIT ITS BLOCK TO FLOW UNDER COMPRESSION TO PRODUCE FIBRE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CURD.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Czulak
- 👤 Norman H Freeman
- 👤 James R O'connell
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2026-11-04 10:27
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01J; A01J25/00; A01J25/11; A01J25/111; A01J25/114
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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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |