US2498024A
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Prefrying treatment of potatoes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1946-08-08
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Granted: 1950-02-21
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Expires: 1966-08-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John L Baxter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:47
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING POTATO PARTICLES, THE NATURAL SUGAR CONTENT OF WHICH IS SUCH THAT THE DESIRED COLOR CHANGE CANNOT BE ATTAINED WHEN THE PARTICLES ARE COOKED BY FRYING, WHICH METHOD COMPRISES PREPARING A SOLUTION OF A SUGAR THAT MAY BE ABSORBED BY THE PARTICLES AND IN WHICH THE PERCENTAGE BY WEIGHT OF THE SUGAR TO THE LIQUID IS WITHIN THE RANGE OF .25% TO 3%, IMMERSING THE PARTICLES IN THE SOLUTION FOR A PERIOD OF FROM 1 TO 3 MINUTES TO AFFECT THE SUGAR CONTENT IN AT LEAST THE SURFACE LAYERS OF THE PARTICLES, AND FRYING THE THUS TREATED PARTICLES IN A FRYING MEDIUM AT A TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE RANGE OF 300* TO 425*F.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
115 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING POTATO PARTICLES, THE NATURAL SUGAR CONTENT OF WHICH IS SUCH THAT THE DESIRED COLOR CHANGE CANNOT BE ATTAINED WHEN THE PARTICLES ARE COOKED BY FRYING, WHICH METHOD COMPRISES PREPARING A SOLUTION OF A SUGAR THAT MAY BE ABSORBED BY THE PARTICLES AND IN WHICH THE PERCENTAGE BY WEIGHT OF THE SUGAR TO THE LIQUID IS WITHIN THE RANGE OF .25% TO 3%, IMMERSING THE PARTICLES IN THE SOLUTION FOR A PERIOD OF FROM 1 TO 3 MINUTES TO AFFECT THE SUGAR CONTENT IN AT LEAST THE SURFACE LAYERS OF THE PARTICLES, AND FRYING THE THUS TREATED PARTICLES IN A FRYING MEDIUM AT A TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE RANGE OF 300* TO 425*F.
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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) | 1953-02-20 | 1953-08-22 | 1954-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1957-02-20 | 1957-08-22 | 1958-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1961-02-20 | 1961-08-22 | 1962-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |