US3875313A
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Method of treating meat
Assignee: Merck and Co Inc
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Filing: 1974-08-12
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1994-08-12
Abstract
Abstract Anhydrous sodium tripolyphosphate is hydrated with a solution of lemon juice, forming a dry granular mixture capable of long periods of storage with little or no reduction in anti-oxidant activity of the lemon juice or any of the desirable properties of the tripolyphosphate. Erythorbates or ascorbates may be used with the tripolyphosphate lemon juice mixture.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene Brotsky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:16
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/14; A23B4/18; A23B4/20; A23B4/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
The method of making a meat treating composition comprising dry, homogeneous, free-flowing sodium tripolyphosphate hexahydrate wherein the water of hydration contains lemon juice solids which comprises hydrating anhydrous sodium tripolyphosphate with the equivalent of six moles Of an aqueous solution containing 6 to 37 percent by weight of lemon juice solids per mole of sodium tripolyphosphate.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
56 words
The method of making a meat treating composition comprising dry, homogeneous, free-flowing sodium tripolyphosphate hexahydrate wherein the water of hydration contains lemon juice solids which comprises hydrating anhydrous sodium tripolyphosphate with the equivalent of six moles Of an aqueous solution containing 6 to 37 percent by weight of lemon juice solids per mole of sodium tripolyphosphate.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
74 words
THE METHOD FOR TREATING MEAT TO MAINTAIN THE COLOR, TASTE AND FRESH QUALITY THEREOF WHICH COMPRISES ADDING TO SUCH MEAT PRIOR TO COLD OR FROZED STORAGE FROM 0.2 TO 0.6 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF THE MEAT OF A DRY, HOMOGENEOUS, FREE-FLOWING SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE HEXAHYDRATE IN WHICH THE WATER OF HYDRATION CONTAINS LEMON JUICE SOLIDS IN AN AMOUNT EQUIVALENT TO ONE PART BY WEIGHT PER 7 TO 70 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF THE SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSTATE.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
74 words
THE METHOD FOR TREATING MEAT TO MAINTAIN THE COLOR, TASTE AND FRESH QUALITY THEREOF WHICH COMPRISES ADDING TO SUCH MEAT PRIOR TO COLD OR FROZED STORAGE FROM 0.2 TO 0.6 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF THE MEAT OF A DRY, HOMOGENEOUS, FREE-FLOWING SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE HEXAHYDRATE IN WHICH THE WATER OF HYDRATION CONTAINS LEMON JUICE SOLIDS IN AN AMOUNT EQUIVALENT TO ONE PART BY WEIGHT PER 7 TO 70 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF THE SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSTATE.
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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) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |