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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 23, 1999
Filed:
May. 29, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Norman C Abler, Madison, WI (US);
Zbigniew S Borkiewicz, Madison, WI (US);
Donald E Lucke, Madison, WI (US);
Assignee:
Kraft Foods, Inc., Northfield, IL (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A22C / ; B31C / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
428 348 ; 428 356 ; 428 57 ;
Abstract
An improved method is described for the fusing, joining or seaming of cellulosic materials. The method utilizes a solution of selected organometallic compounds or metal oxides to rapidly crosslink opposing, overlapping cellulosic surfaces to provide secure seams. Enhanced seam strength is achieved by a subsequent moisture treatment. The tubular cellulosic casings are well-suited for the manufacture of sausages and sausage-like products. The seams according to this invention have exceptionally high shear strength and wet strength.