US3822361A
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Continuous preparation of cheese
Assignee: Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario
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Filing: 1973-03-01
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Granted: 1974-07-02
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Expires: 1993-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for the continuous treatment of curd in the manufacture of Cheddar cheese comprising a hopper for receiving the curd, a restricted section to facilitate matting, a spiraled passageway with decreasing cross-sectional area for a ribbon of the curd, the passageway being defined by a cone-shaped base member with a spirled fluting in association with a spaced cone-shaped casing. Rotating impellers with dependent arms feed the curd into thee passageway, carry the ribbon along and control the stretching thereof. Provision is made for starting up, draining of whey, periodic twisting of the ribbon of curd and temperature control.
Inventors
- 👤 O Irvine
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2026-11-05 23:47
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01J; A01J25/00; A01J25/002
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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) | 1977-07-01 | 1977-12-31 | 1978-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-01 | 1981-12-31 | 1982-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-01 | 1985-12-31 | 1986-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |