US3955005A
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Retardation of oxidation and microbial growth in foods
Assignee: JBS USA LLC
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Filing: 1973-11-14
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Granted: 1976-05-04
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Expires: 1993-11-14
Abstract
Abstract Butylated hydroxy anisole functions as an antimicrobial agent in hydrous material capable of supporting microbial growth when used in excess of about 0.02 percent by weight of the hydrous material.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard D. Trelease
- 👤 Robert B. Tompkin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:02
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/70; A23B2/725; A23B2/729; A23B4/00; A23B4/14; A23B4/18; A23B4/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
A method for the biological stabilization of hydrous protein food material capable of supporting microbial growth, by inhibiting the development of microorganisms, by adding to said hydrous material a bacteriostatic agent consisting essentially of butylated hydroxy anisole in excess of about .02 percent by weight of the hydrous material.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
49 words
A method for the biological stabilization of hydrous protein food material capable of supporting microbial growth, by inhibiting the development of microorganisms, by adding to said hydrous material a bacteriostatic agent consisting essentially of butylated hydroxy anisole in excess of about .02 percent by weight of the hydrous material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the hydrous material is an animal protein product.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the hydrous material is a process meat item and the butylated hydroxy anisole is present in excess of 0.02 percent to about 0.05 percent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A food composition containing sufficient water to support microbial growth and having distributed therethrough a bacteriostatic agent consisting essentialy of butylated hydroxy anisole in an amount in excess of about 0.02 percent by weight based on the total weight of the food composition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A food composition containing sufficient water to support microbial growth and having distributed therethrough a bacteriostatic agent consisting essentialy of butylated hydroxy anisole in an amount in excess of about 0.02 percent by weight based on the total weight of the food composition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition of claim 4 wherein the food composition is a meat item.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
As a new article of manufacture, a manufactured hydrous food composition normally subject to microbial attack and resistant to autoxidation, having incorporated therein an antimicrobial agent consisting essentially of butylated hydroxy anisole in an amount in excess of about .02 percent by weight of the composition.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
As a new article of manufacture, a manufactured hydrous food composition normally subject to microbial attack and resistant to autoxidation, having incorporated therein an antimicrobial agent consisting essentially of butylated hydroxy anisole in an amount in excess of about .02 percent by weight of the composition.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
49 words
A method of preventing pathogenic contamination of a hydrous food product comprising treating said food product with a solution of butylated hydroxy anisole such that the final product consists of said hydrous food and butylated hydroxy anisole in excess of about .02 percent by weight of the food product.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
49 words
A method of preventing pathogenic contamination of a hydrous food product comprising treating said food product with a solution of butylated hydroxy anisole such that the final product consists of said hydrous food and butylated hydroxy anisole in excess of about .02 percent by weight of the food product.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 7 wherein the hydrous food product is franks and the treatment comprises dipping the franks in the butylated hydroxy anisole solution.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2933399A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-05-04 | 1979-11-03 | 1980-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-04 | 1983-11-03 | 1984-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-04 | 1987-11-03 | 1988-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |