US2506793A
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Method of producing fresh whole peeled potato products
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1947-01-13
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Granted: 1950-05-09
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Expires: 1967-01-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur F Kalmar
- 👤 Robert W Kilburn
- 👤 Jr Harry M Pancoast
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:32
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/04; A23B7/0425; A23B7/0433; A23B7/06; A23B7/14; A23B7/153; A23B7/157; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING FRESH WHOLE, PEELED POTATOES TO CAUSE THESE TO BE HIGHLY RESISTANT TO SPOILAGE FROM DECAY AND ENZYMATIC OXIDATION DURING STORAGE FOR A SUBSTANTIAL PERIOD BETWEEN THEIR PRODUCTION AND ULTIMATE CONSUMPTION, WHICH COMPRISES: PEELING SAID POTATOES; TRIMMING THE EYES AND SPOILED PORTIONS FROM SAID POTATOES; HEAT TREATING SAID POTATOES TO COOK THE SURFACE STARCHY CELLS OF EACH OF SAID POTATOES TO A UNIFORM DEPTH OF FROM 1/16 OF AN INCH TO 1/8 OF AN INCH TO FORM A RELATIVELY THIN, CONTINUOUS ENVELOP OF COOKED CELLS WHICH ENCLOSE THE RAW CELLS MAKING UP THE REST OF THE POTATO; AND APPLYING AN ENZYMATIC OXIDATION INHIBITOR CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 1% AVAILABLE SO2 TO SAID POTATOES FOR LESS THAN ONE MINUTE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
119 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING FRESH WHOLE, PEELED POTATOES TO CAUSE THESE TO BE HIGHLY RESISTANT TO SPOILAGE FROM DECAY AND ENZYMATIC OXIDATION DURING STORAGE FOR A SUBSTANTIAL PERIOD BETWEEN THEIR PRODUCTION AND ULTIMATE CONSUMPTION, WHICH COMPRISES: PEELING SAID POTATOES; TRIMMING THE EYES AND SPOILED PORTIONS FROM SAID POTATOES; HEAT TREATING SAID POTATOES TO COOK THE SURFACE STARCHY CELLS OF EACH OF SAID POTATOES TO A UNIFORM DEPTH OF FROM 1/16 OF AN INCH TO 1/8 OF AN INCH TO FORM A RELATIVELY THIN, CONTINUOUS ENVELOP OF COOKED CELLS WHICH ENCLOSE THE RAW CELLS MAKING UP THE REST OF THE POTATO; AND APPLYING AN ENZYMATIC OXIDATION INHIBITOR CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 1% AVAILABLE SO2 TO SAID POTATOES FOR LESS THAN ONE MINUTE.
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) | 1953-05-08 | 1953-11-07 | 1954-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1957-05-08 | 1957-11-07 | 1958-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1961-05-08 | 1961-11-07 | 1962-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |