US3793466A
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Process for preparing a restructured meat product
Assignee: Lever Brothers Co
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Filing: 1971-06-11
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Granted: 1974-02-19
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Expires: 1991-06-11
Abstract
Abstract MEAT OF LOW QUALITY IS RESTRUCTURED BY CONVERTING IT TO A FIBROUS COMMINUTE AND EXTRUDING THE COMMINUTE UNDER SHEARING CONDITIONS AS MULTIPLE STREAMS CONCURRENTLY WITH OTHER EDIBLE MATERIAL. THE EXTRUDATE FORMED BY CONCURRENT EXTRUSION, WHICH COMPRISES MEAT COMMINUTE STREAMS DISTRIBUTED IN A MATRIX OF THE EDIBLE MATERIAL, IS LATERALLY COMPACTED TO FORM A COHERENT PRODUCT. IN THE COOKED STATE, THEMATRIX-FORMING MATERIAL SIMULATES THE APPEARANCE OF THECONNECTIVE TISSUE, AND OPTIONALLY THE FAT AS WELL, OF COOKED NATURAL MEAT.
Inventors
- 👤 A Hawkins
- 👤 J Evans
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-02 20:16
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C7/00; A23; A23L; A23L13/00; A23L13/60; A23L13/67
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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) | 1977-02-18 | 1977-08-20 | 1978-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-18 | 1981-08-20 | 1982-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-18 | 1985-08-20 | 1986-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |