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Edible collagen casing coated with an edible powder and method of preparing same
Assignee: Continental Group Inc
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Filing: 1974-03-12
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Granted: 1975-11-04
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Expires: 1994-03-12
Abstract
Abstract An edible sausage casing is produced having improved external surface characteristics in that the casing when stuffed with a sausage emulsion has improved slidability over a table surface, improved slidability of the links against themselves, and improved surface characteristics for reducing surface friction in process equipment. The edible sausage casing has distributed over its external surface an edible, substantially spherical, nonhygroscopic powder, said powder having a particle size of from about 0.5 to 35 microns.
Inventors
- 👤 Noel L Burke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:03
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C13/00; A22C13/0013; A22C13/0016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
AN EDIBLE COLLAGEN SAUSAGE CASING HAVING DISTRIBUTED OVER ITS EXTERNAL SURFACE AN EFFECTIVE PROPORTION OF AN EDIBLE, SUBSTANTIALLY SPHERICAL, NON-HYGROSCOPIC, NON-TOXIC POWDER HAVING A PARTICLE SIZE OF FROM ABOUT 0.5 - 35 MICRONS, IN THE AMOUNT OF 0.00015 - 0.015 MG/MG. CASING, FOR SUBSTANTIALLY ENHANCING THE SLIDABILITY AND LUBRICITY OF THE CASING TO PERMIT SAUSAGES PROCESSED THEREIN TO SLIDE AND ROLL AGAINST THEMSELVES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
AN EDIBLE COLLAGEN SAUSAGE CASING HAVING DISTRIBUTED OVER ITS EXTERNAL SURFACE AN EFFECTIVE PROPORTION OF AN EDIBLE, SUBSTANTIALLY SPHERICAL, NON-HYGROSCOPIC, NON-TOXIC POWDER HAVING A PARTICLE SIZE OF FROM ABOUT 0.5 - 35 MICRONS, IN THE AMOUNT OF 0.00015 - 0.015 MG/MG. CASING, FOR SUBSTANTIALLY ENHANCING THE SLIDABILITY AND LUBRICITY OF THE CASING TO PERMIT SAUSAGES PROCESSED THEREIN TO SLIDE AND ROLL AGAINST THEMSELVES.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The sausage casing of claim 1 wherein said polymeric powder is selected from the group consisting of vinyl and olefinic polymers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The sausage casing of claim 2 wherein said casing is a shirred casing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The sausage casing of claim 3 wherein said olefinic polymer is polyethylene, the particle size of said powder is from 2 - 15 microns and the proportion of powder is from 0.00075 - 0.0075 mg/mg casing.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
94 words
A method for improving the lubricity and slidability of an edible collagen sausage casing which comprises distributing over the external surface of said edible sausage casing an effective proportion of an edible, substantially spherical, non-hygroscopic, non-toxic powder selected from the group consisting of polymeric powder, calcium stearate, solid triglycerides with the fatty acid portion having at least 18 carbon atoms, microcrystalline wax, and wax coated starches in the amount of 0.00015 - 0.015 mg./mg. casing, for improving said lubricity and slidability, said powder having a particle size of from about 0.5 - 35 microns.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
94 words
A method for improving the lubricity and slidability of an edible collagen sausage casing which comprises distributing over the external surface of said edible sausage casing an effective proportion of an edible, substantially spherical, non-hygroscopic, non-toxic powder selected from the group consisting of polymeric powder, calcium stearate, solid triglycerides with the fatty acid portion having at least 18 carbon atoms, microcrystalline wax, and wax coated starches in the amount of 0.00015 - 0.015 mg./mg. casing, for improving said lubricity and slidability, said powder having a particle size of from about 0.5 - 35 microns.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said polymeric powder is selected from the group consisting of vinyl and olefinic polymers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said casing is a shirred casing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 7 wherein said olefinic polymer is polyethylene, the particle size of said powder is from 2 - 15 microns and the proportion of powder is from about 0.00075 -0.0075 mg/mg casing.
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) | 1978-11-03 | 1979-05-05 | 1979-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-03 | 1983-05-05 | 1983-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-03 | 1987-05-05 | 1987-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |