×

Treatment of raw animal hides and skins

  • US 5,096,553 A
  • Filed: 02/13/1990
  • Issued: 03/17/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Term
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A method of treating raw animal hides and skins prior to tanning, wherein the hides and skins are initially washed, trimmed, fleshed and demanured, comprising the steps of:

  • a) dipping said hides and skins in a dilute antiseptic solution for a predetermined amount of time;

    b) removing excess moisture from said hides and skins following said dipping; and

    c) irradiating said partially dried hides and skins with substantially nondirectional electron beams to expose each such hide and skin to a dose adjustable within the range of 0.75 to 4.0 Mrads at a dose rate adjustable within the range of 105 to 107 rads/sec.

View all claims
  • 0 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×