US3851570A
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Apparatus for making a marbled meat pet food
Assignee: Quaker Oats Co
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Filing: 1972-03-01
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Granted: 1974-12-03
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Expires: 1992-03-01
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus is described for producing a substantially solid semi-moist animal food resembling marbled meat. The apparatus consists of a pipe closed at one end and having a number of holes immediately adjacent to the closed end. A second pipe completely encloses the first pipe.
Inventors
- 👤 W Charter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:47
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C48/00; B29C48/25; B29C48/355; A; A23; A23K; A23K40/00; A23K40/20; A23K40/25; A23K50/00; A23K50/40; A23K50/45
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
227 words
An apparatus for producing a substantially solid semi-moist animal food resembling marbled meat, said apparatus comprising a first pipe, said first pipe having an entrance end and an outlet end, said outlet end of said first pipe being substantially closed and said first pipe having a plurality of openings adjacent to the substantially closed outlet end, the area of opening of each of the plurality of openings being smaller than the cross-sectional area of the interior of the first pipe, a second pipe, said second pipe having a discharge port, entrance end and inner cavity, said inner cavity of said second pipe completely enclosing said outlet end of said first pipe with said outlet end of said first pipe being substantially within said inner cavity, said entrance end of said second pipe being sealed to said entrance end of said firsT pipe to form a continuous sealed cavity from said entrance of said second pipe to said inner cavity; means for supplying the first pipe and the second pipe with different colored semi-moist animal food, said means being respectively connected to the entrance end of each pipe; an endless conveyor for receiving and cooling a product, said endless conveyor being located underneath said discharge port of said second pipe; and means for moving said first pipe and said second pipe back and forth across the endless conveyor.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
227 words
An apparatus for producing a substantially solid semi-moist animal food resembling marbled meat, said apparatus comprising a first pipe, said first pipe having an entrance end and an outlet end, said outlet end of said first pipe being substantially closed and said first pipe having a plurality of openings adjacent to the substantially closed outlet end, the area of opening of each of the plurality of openings being smaller than the cross-sectional area of the interior of the first pipe, a second pipe, said second pipe having a discharge port, entrance end and inner cavity, said inner cavity of said second pipe completely enclosing said outlet end of said first pipe with said outlet end of said first pipe being substantially within said inner cavity, said entrance end of said second pipe being sealed to said entrance end of said firsT pipe to form a continuous sealed cavity from said entrance of said second pipe to said inner cavity; means for supplying the first pipe and the second pipe with different colored semi-moist animal food, said means being respectively connected to the entrance end of each pipe; an endless conveyor for receiving and cooling a product, said endless conveyor being located underneath said discharge port of said second pipe; and means for moving said first pipe and said second pipe back and forth across the endless conveyor.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-12-02 | 1978-06-03 | 1978-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-02 | 1982-06-03 | 1982-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-02 | 1986-06-03 | 1986-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |