US3730740A
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Shaped and formed meat products manufacture
Assignee: JBS USA LLC
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Filing: 1971-05-10
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Granted: 1973-05-01
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Expires: 1991-05-10
Abstract
Abstract METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RAPID AND ACCURATE FILLING OF MEAT CONTAINERS WITH SOLID MEAT PIECES HAVING THE MUSCLE FIBERS THEREOF ARRANGED IN SUBSTANTIAL PARALLEL ALIGNMENT WITH THE LONGEST DIMENSION OF THE METAL CONTAINER TO PRODUCE AN IMPROVED APPEARANCE AND MELDING OF THE MEAT SURFACES INTO ASUPERIOR UNITARY PRODUCT. THE SOLID MEAT PIECES ARE PASSED UNDER A CONSTANT POSITIVE PRESSURE THROUGH A SIDE WALL OF VOLUMETRIC FORMING CHAMBER ALONG A HORIZONTAL PLANE AND IN THE DIRECTION OF THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS THEREOF AND THEREAFTER THE FORMED PRODUCT IS TRANSFERRED INTACT TO AN IDENTICALLY SHAPED CONTAINER.
Inventors
- 👤 W Schack
- 👤 F Connick
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
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2026-11-01 13:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/06; B65B25/065; A; A22; A22C; A22C7/00
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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) | 1976-04-30 | 1976-10-30 | 1977-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-30 | 1980-10-30 | 1981-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-30 | 1984-10-30 | 1985-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |