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A method of making peanut butter in sliced form
Assignee: Pilgrim's Pride Corp
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Filing: 1972-06-19
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Granted: 1973-11-13
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Expires: 1992-06-19
Abstract
Abstract Peanut butter in multi-layer sliced form suitable for refrigerator and freezer storage.
Inventors
- 👤 J Ayres
- 👤 J Peterson
- 👤 J Palmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:51
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L25/00; A23L25/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A method of preparing peanut butter in multi-layer sliced form which comprises the steps of: a. extruding a continuous layer of peanut butter at about 80*-105*F onto a chilled moving continuous layer of inert packaging material maintained at a temperature of about 10-20*F; b. cooling the peanut butter until it is substantially hardened to proVide a laminate of peanut butter on the packaging material; c. cutting the resulting continuous peanut butter-packaging material laminate into sections; and d. stacking the sections in (c) in layers whereby each peanut butter section is interleaved between two layers of the inert packaging material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the continuous layer of packaging material in (a) is cooled to about 15*F.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method of claim 2 wherein after the peanut butter is extruded onto the packaging material in (a) at least one additional foodstuff selected from the group consisting of candy, dried fruit, chopped nuts, chocolate, cheese, bacon, pickles, olives, and raisins is added to the extruded layer of peanut butter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the peanut butter contains from about 0.5 to about 3.5 percent by weight of a hardened stabilizer selected from the group consisting of a mixture of edible mono-and diglycerides, a hydrogenated vegetable oil, a hydrogenated animal oil, anemixtures thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 5 wherein the peanut butter contains from about 2.9 to 3.5 percent by weight of hardening stabilizer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method of claim 5 wherein the peanut butter contains about 3.2 percent by weight of hardening stabilizer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 7 wherein the hardening stabilizer is a mixture of edible mono- and diglycerides.
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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) | 1976-11-12 | 1977-05-14 | 1977-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-12 | 1981-05-14 | 1981-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-12 | 1985-05-14 | 1985-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |