US3852505A
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Process for preparing shrimp
Assignee: Atlantic Corp
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Filing: 1973-08-21
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Granted: 1974-12-03
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Expires: 1993-08-21
Abstract
Abstract A process is provided for preparing shrimp for market from very small decapitated and deshelled refrigerated shrimp by tempering the same followed by braying, agitation at relatively high speed, discomposing and fluttering, thereafter molding the thus prepared shrimp at high pressure and low temperature. The product produced is also described.
Inventors
- 👤 L Rubin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:23
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/06; A23B4/066; A23B4/068; A23L; A23L17/00; A23L17/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING MOLDED SHRIMP FROM VERY SMALL SHRIMP WITH OR WITHOUT FRAGMENTS OF LARGER SHRIMP WHICH CONSISTS IN SUBJECTING VERY SMALL DECAPITATED AND DESHELLED REFRIGERATED SHRIMP TO TEMPERING UNTIL THEY RISE FROM A CHILLED TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN -5* AND 0*F TO A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 20* TO 30*F, PASSING THE TEMPERED SHRIMP TO EFFECT TRITURATION, F FLUTERING THE TRITURATED SHRIMP FOR 2 - 3 MINUTES AT 40* TO 55*F COMPOSING THE THUS AGITATED SHRIMP FOR 5 MINUTES AT 85 TO 125 RM THE THUS TREATED SHRIMP FOR 5 MINUTES AT 85 TO 125 RPM, DISTERING THE TRITUTATED SHRIMP FOR 2 - 3 MINUTES AT 40* TO 55*F AND THEN SUBJECTING THE SAME TO MOLDING AT HIGH PRESSURE OF 50 TO 150 PSI AND LOW TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 32*F AND DOWN TO -300*F TO PRODUCE A FORM CLOSELY RESEMBLING NATURAL SHRIMP AND WHICH DOES NOT DISINTEGRATE OR BREAK UP INTO SMALL PIECES
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING MOLDED SHRIMP FROM VERY SMALL SHRIMP WITH OR WITHOUT FRAGMENTS OF LARGER SHRIMP WHICH CONSISTS IN SUBJECTING VERY SMALL DECAPITATED AND DESHELLED REFRIGERATED SHRIMP TO TEMPERING UNTIL THEY RISE FROM A CHILLED TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN -5* AND 0*F TO A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 20* TO 30*F, PASSING THE TEMPERED SHRIMP TO EFFECT TRITURATION, F FLUTERING THE TRITURATED SHRIMP FOR 2 - 3 MINUTES AT 40* TO 55*F COMPOSING THE THUS AGITATED SHRIMP FOR 5 MINUTES AT 85 TO 125 RM THE THUS TREATED SHRIMP FOR 5 MINUTES AT 85 TO 125 RPM, DISTERING THE TRITUTATED SHRIMP FOR 2 - 3 MINUTES AT 40* TO 55*F AND THEN SUBJECTING THE SAME TO MOLDING AT HIGH PRESSURE OF 50 TO 150 PSI AND LOW TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 32*F AND DOWN TO -300*F TO PRODUCE A FORM CLOSELY RESEMBLING NATURAL SHRIMP AND WHICH DOES NOT DISINTEGRATE OR BREAK UP INTO SMALL PIECES
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the tempering is carried out in an enclosure into which the refrigErated shrimp are introduced in bulk and permitted to rise in temperature to a maximum of 33*F.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A process according to claim 2 wherein the agitation is followed by trituration and then by fluttering under vibration.
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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) | 1977-12-02 | 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 |