US3078710A
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Tenderness testing device
Assignee: JBS USA LLC
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Filing: 1959-04-27
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1979-04-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William E Palmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 21:06
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/02; G01N33/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A METHOD FOR TESTING THE QUALITY OF MEAT COMPRISING: APPLYING AN ESTABLISHED PRESSURE ACROSS A SELECTED AREA OF THE EXPOSED SURFACE OF A SAMPLE OF MEAT, MEASURING THE DEPTH OF INDENTATION OF SAID SELECTED AREA, FULLY RELEASING THE PRESSURE ON SAID SELECTED AREA WHEREBY SAID SURFACE OF THE MEAT MAY TEND TO RECOVER ITS ORIGINAL SHAPE, AND MEASURING THE DISTANCE SAID SURFACE RECOVERS UPWARDLY FROM SAID INDENTATION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
67 words
A METHOD FOR TESTING THE QUALITY OF MEAT COMPRISING: APPLYING AN ESTABLISHED PRESSURE ACROSS A SELECTED AREA OF THE EXPOSED SURFACE OF A SAMPLE OF MEAT, MEASURING THE DEPTH OF INDENTATION OF SAID SELECTED AREA, FULLY RELEASING THE PRESSURE ON SAID SELECTED AREA WHEREBY SAID SURFACE OF THE MEAT MAY TEND TO RECOVER ITS ORIGINAL SHAPE, AND MEASURING THE DISTANCE SAID SURFACE RECOVERS UPWARDLY FROM SAID INDENTATION.
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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) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |