US3843815A
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Inhibiting gel formation in meat-in-gravy products
Assignee: Gaines Pet Foods Corp
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Filing: 1972-02-10
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Granted: 1974-10-22
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Expires: 1992-02-10
Abstract
Abstract Gel formation in meat-in-gravy products which are subjected to heat processing after packaging is effectively inhibited by incorporating an acid in the product prior to packaging and sealing.
Inventors
- 👤 S Reesman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:25
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/06; B65B25/065; B65B25/067; A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/12; A23K; A23K50/00; A23K50/40; A23K50/48; A23L; A23L13/00; A23L13/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
IN THE PREPARATION OF A PACKAGED MEAT-IN-GRAVY PET FOOD WHICH AT ROOM TEMPERATURE EXHIBITS THE FORMATION OF A GEL IN THE GRAVY PORTION THEREOF COMPRISING FORMING MEAT PIECES CONTAINING COLLAGEN FROM MEAT BY-PRODUCTS, ADDING SAID MEAT PIECES TO A LIQUID GRAVY COMPRISES OF WATER AND ADDED THICKENERS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF GUMS, STARCHES, AND MIXTURES THEREOF TO A CONTAINER, SEALING THE CONTAINER AND RETORTING SAID CONTAINER AT TEMPERATURES SUFFICIENT TO DISSOLVE SAID COLLAGEN, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING ADDING FROM ABOUT 0.5 PERCENT TO ABOUT 3.5 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF THE GRAVY MIXTURE OF A WEAK ACID SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF PHOSPHORIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, AND TARTARIC ACID TO SAID LIQUID GRAVY PRIOR TO SEALING THE CONTAINER TO INHIBIT FORMATION OF A GEL IN THE LIQUID GRAVY UPON COOLING SAID PACKAGED MEAT-INGRAVY FOOD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
IN THE PREPARATION OF A PACKAGED MEAT-IN-GRAVY PET FOOD WHICH AT ROOM TEMPERATURE EXHIBITS THE FORMATION OF A GEL IN THE GRAVY PORTION THEREOF COMPRISING FORMING MEAT PIECES CONTAINING COLLAGEN FROM MEAT BY-PRODUCTS, ADDING SAID MEAT PIECES TO A LIQUID GRAVY COMPRISES OF WATER AND ADDED THICKENERS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF GUMS, STARCHES, AND MIXTURES THEREOF TO A CONTAINER, SEALING THE CONTAINER AND RETORTING SAID CONTAINER AT TEMPERATURES SUFFICIENT TO DISSOLVE SAID COLLAGEN, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING ADDING FROM ABOUT 0.5 PERCENT TO ABOUT 3.5 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF THE GRAVY MIXTURE OF A WEAK ACID SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF PHOSPHORIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, AND TARTARIC ACID TO SAID LIQUID GRAVY PRIOR TO SEALING THE CONTAINER TO INHIBIT FORMATION OF A GEL IN THE LIQUID GRAVY UPON COOLING SAID PACKAGED MEAT-INGRAVY FOOD.
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) | 1977-10-21 | 1978-04-22 | 1978-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-21 | 1982-04-22 | 1982-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-22 | 1986-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |