US4201796A
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Method of cooking meat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-15
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Granted: 1980-05-06
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Expires: 1999-02-15
Abstract
Abstract The method of cooking meat comprising the steps of searing just the surface of a cut or patty of meat briefly with a blow torch pencil burner and thereafter storing the meat in a refrigerator or freezer compartment. When the meat is to be served, it is thawed and cooked in a microwave oven.
Inventors
- 👤 James L. Harkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:10
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L13/00; A23L5/00; A23L5/10; A23L5/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
The method of cooking meat portions comprising the steps of: searing just the surface of the meat briefly with a well-defined pencil flame of high velocity burning gas while leaving the center uncooked; removing the heat; and thereafter cooking the meat to a greater depth in a microwave oven.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
49 words
The method of cooking meat portions comprising the steps of: searing just the surface of the meat briefly with a well-defined pencil flame of high velocity burning gas while leaving the center uncooked; removing the heat; and thereafter cooking the meat to a greater depth in a microwave oven.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of cooking meat defined by claim 1 including the step of: storing the meat in a cold storage compartment after surface searing and prior to cooking.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of cooking meat defined by claim 1 wherein: the meat is placed in the microwave oven in a liquid absorbing member.
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) | 1983-05-06 | 1983-11-05 | 1984-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-05-06 | 1987-11-05 | 1988-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-05-06 | 1991-11-05 | 1992-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |