US3840679A
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Creping process of preparing an improved meat analog
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1972-04-28
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Granted: 1974-10-08
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Expires: 1992-04-28
Abstract
Abstract 1. A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A MEAT ANALOG WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF FORMING A DRY PROTEIN MIX WHICH COMPRISES FROM 30% TO 100% BY WEIGHT OF EDIBLE PROTEIN; ADJUSTING THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE DRY MIX TO FORM A DOUGH-LIKE PROTEIN WET MIX; CREPING THE PROTEIN WET MIX TO FORM A COHERENT WORKABLE CREPED PROTEIN DOUGH SHEET; AGGREGATING THE CREPED SHEET BY COLLECTING THE SHEET INTO A MASS; AND STABILIZING THE AGGREGATE BY HEATING AT A TEMPERATURE OF FROM 155*F. TO 300*F. TO FORM A COHERENT FIBER MASS RESEMBLING MEAT IN APPERANCE, TEXTURE, AND EATING QUALITY.
Inventors
- 👤 A Liepa
- 👤 T Slone
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:07
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23J; A23J3/00; A23J3/22; A23J3/225; A23J3/227; A23J3/26; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/802
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A MEAT ANALOG WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF FORMING A DRY PROTEIN MIX WHICH COMPRISES FROM 30% TO 100% BY WEIGHT OF EDIBLE PROTEIN; ADJUSTING THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE DRY MIX TO FORM A DOUGH-LIKE PROTEIN WET MIX; CREPING THE PROTEIN WET MIX TO FORM A COHERENT WORKABLE CREPED PROTEIN DOUGH SHEET; AGGREGATING THE CREPED SHEET BY COLLECTING THE SHEET INTO A MASS; AND STABILIZING THE AGGREGATE BY HEATING AT A TEMPERATURE OF FROM 155*F. TO 300*F. TO FORM A COHERENT FIBER MASS RESEMBLING MEAT IN APPERANCE, TEXTURE, AND EATING QUALITY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A MEAT ANALOG WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF FORMING A DRY PROTEIN MIX WHICH COMPRISES FROM 30% TO 100% BY WEIGHT OF EDIBLE PROTEIN; ADJUSTING THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE DRY MIX TO FORM A DOUGH-LIKE PROTEIN WET MIX; CREPING THE PROTEIN WET MIX TO FORM A COHERENT WORKABLE CREPED PROTEIN DOUGH SHEET; AGGREGATING THE CREPED SHEET BY COLLECTING THE SHEET INTO A MASS; AND STABILIZING THE AGGREGATE BY HEATING AT A TEMPERATURE OF FROM 155*F. TO 300*F. TO FORM A COHERENT FIBER MASS RESEMBLING MEAT IN APPERANCE, TEXTURE, AND EATING QUALITY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-10-07 | 1978-04-08 | 1978-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-07 | 1982-04-08 | 1982-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-07 | 1986-04-08 | 1986-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |