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Method and apparatus for producing a starter culture for making cheese and the like
Assignee: R R BOELTER Co Inc
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Filing: 1962-01-16
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Granted: 1964-01-07
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Expires: 1982-01-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald R Boelter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:39
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12M; C12M37/00; A; A23; A23C; A23C19/00; A23C19/02; A23C19/032; A23C19/0323; B; B25; B25J; B25J21/00; B25J21/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/80; Y10S435/809
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A STARTER CULTURE BY INOCULATION OF A SUITABLE LIQUID IN A SEALED CONTAINER WITH A PROPER BACTERIA MEDIA HELD IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR USE IN PROCESSING OF CHEESE AND THE LIKE COMPRISING: (A) A SUBSTANTIALLY RELEASABLY ENCLOSED CABINET UNIT HAVING MEANS TO SUPPORT A LIQUID BATH FOR SELECTIVE IMMERSION OF THE SEALED CONTAINER, (B) MEANS TO CREATE A STERILE ATMOSPHERE WITHIN THE CABINET, AND (C) MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CABINET UNIT FOR ALLOWING TRANSFER OF A BACTERIA MEDIA TO THE COINTAINER WHILE ESSENTIALLY MAINTAINING THE CABINET UNIT CLOSED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A STARTER CULTURE BY INOCULATION OF A SUITABLE LIQUID IN A SEALED CONTAINER WITH A PROPER BACTERIA MEDIA HELD IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR USE IN PROCESSING OF CHEESE AND THE LIKE COMPRISING: (A) A SUBSTANTIALLY RELEASABLY ENCLOSED CABINET UNIT HAVING MEANS TO SUPPORT A LIQUID BATH FOR SELECTIVE IMMERSION OF THE SEALED CONTAINER, (B) MEANS TO CREATE A STERILE ATMOSPHERE WITHIN THE CABINET, AND (C) MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CABINET UNIT FOR ALLOWING TRANSFER OF A BACTERIA MEDIA TO THE COINTAINER WHILE ESSENTIALLY MAINTAINING THE CABINET UNIT CLOSED.
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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) | 1967-01-06 | 1967-07-08 | 1968-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-06 | 1971-07-08 | 1972-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-06 | 1975-07-08 | 1976-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |