US3772035A
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Method of making a simulated meat product
Assignee: LAND 0`LAKES Inc
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Filing: 1970-05-27
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Granted: 1973-11-13
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Expires: 1990-05-27
Abstract
Abstract Method of preparing a simulated meat product wherein bundles of spun protein fibers are impregnated with an edible serum containing a heat coagulable binder, heat-setting the surfaces of these impregnated bundles while allowing the interior to remain capable of being set-up by heat, putting together a multiplicity of these surface heat-set bundles and then finally completely heat-setting and compressing these bundles.
Inventors
- 👤 A Carp
- 👤 D Mohar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:49
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23J; A23J3/00; A23J3/22; A23J3/225; A23J3/227; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/802
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the final heat-setting and compressing is accomplished while the surface heat-set bundles are in substantial alignment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the final heat-setting and compressing is accomplished while the surface heat-set bundles are in at least partial random alignment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The process of claim 3 wherein the random alignment of the bundles is obtained while the said multiplicity of bundles are being forced through a heated, confined passage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 4 wherein the heat coagulable binder is egg albumen.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 5 wherein the fibers are soy protein fibers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 6 wherein the edible serum also contains flavoring and coloring agents and a fat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the bundles of fibers are continuously impregnated and continuously surface heat-set prior to the final heat-setting and compressing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the surface heat-set bundles are slit lengthwise prior to the final heat-setting and compressing.
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) | 1976-11-12 | 1977-05-14 | 1977-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-12 | 1981-05-14 | 1981-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-12 | 1985-05-14 | 1985-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |