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Method of canning foods
Assignee: NICHOLAS-MEPROS BV INDUSTRIEWEG 1 5531 AD BLADEL NETHERLANDS A DUTCH Corp
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Filing: 1976-10-12
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Granted: 1978-05-30
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Expires: 1996-10-12
Abstract
Abstract In canning foods, herbs and spices are added dispersed in a gel thereby preventing spice and/or herb particles floating on top of the liquid in which the foods are kept and subsequent interference with proper sealing of the cans. This ensures accurate dosaging. Suitable materials for making the gel are cellulose derivatives.
Inventors
- 👤 Antonius Bernardus Claasen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B55/00; B65B55/22; B65B25/00; B65B25/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
In a method of packing foods wherein an edible liquid is added to overflowing to a solid food product containing at least one herb and/or spice within a container and the container is sealed, the improvement which comprises adding the herb and/or spice dispersed in an edible gel to the food product, said gel being soluble in the liquid component of the food product.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
In a method of packing foods wherein an edible liquid is added to overflowing to a solid food product containing at least one herb and/or spice within a container and the container is sealed, the improvement which comprises adding the herb and/or spice dispersed in an edible gel to the food product, said gel being soluble in the liquid component of the food product.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the gel in the form of a ribbon is divided into predetermined lengths, with a lengthunit of gel being deposited in the container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the solid food product and the edible liquid are introduced in the container after the gel and at least one preservative have been introduced into the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the gel containing the herb and/or spice is extruded in the form of a ribbon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the gel is a sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
A packed food produced by the method of claim 1.
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) | 1981-05-29 | 1981-11-28 | 1982-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-29 | 1985-11-28 | 1986-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-29 | 1989-11-28 | 1990-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |