US3396280A
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Method for determining the fat content of trimmings or similar pieced meats
Assignee: Danish Technological Institute
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Filing: 1965-08-24
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Granted: 1968-08-06
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Expires: 1985-08-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Knudsen Erik Stenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:25
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C17/00; A22C17/0073; A22C17/008; G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/02; G01N33/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
IN A METHOD OF DETERMINING THE RATIBETWEEN FAT AND LEAN IN A BATCH OF MEAT LUMPS PREPARED FOR PRODUCTION OF MEAT PRODUCTS THE STEPS OF DISTRIBUTING SAID LUMPS IN A LAYER ON A CONVERYOR FEEDING SAID LAYER ONTO A ZONE IN WHICH IT IS IRRADIATED WITH LIGHT, MEASURING BY PHOTOELECTRIC MEANS THE LIGHT REFLECTED FROM SAID LAYER IN SAID ZONE AND DERIVING FROM THE MEASURED INSTANTANEOUS VALUES A MEAN VALUE AS A MEASURE OF THE RAIO OF LEAN AND FAT IN SAID PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
IN A METHOD OF DETERMINING THE RATIBETWEEN FAT AND LEAN IN A BATCH OF MEAT LUMPS PREPARED FOR PRODUCTION OF MEAT PRODUCTS THE STEPS OF DISTRIBUTING SAID LUMPS IN A LAYER ON A CONVERYOR FEEDING SAID LAYER ONTO A ZONE IN WHICH IT IS IRRADIATED WITH LIGHT, MEASURING BY PHOTOELECTRIC MEANS THE LIGHT REFLECTED FROM SAID LAYER IN SAID ZONE AND DERIVING FROM THE MEASURED INSTANTANEOUS VALUES A MEAN VALUE AS A MEASURE OF THE RAIO OF LEAN AND FAT IN SAID PORTION.
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) | 1971-08-06 | 1972-02-05 | 1972-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-06 | 1976-02-05 | 1976-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-06 | 1980-02-05 | 1980-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |