US2511987A
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Method for treatment of and package for dried fruit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1945-12-13
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Granted: 1950-06-20
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Expires: 1965-12-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Emil M Mrak
- 👤 Herman J Phaff
- 👤 Rita E Whelton
- 👤 Charles D Fisher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:01
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/14; A23B7/144; A23B7/02; A23B7/0215
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
IN A METHOD OF PACKAGING AND PRESERVING DRIED FRUIT PRODUCTS CONTAINING NATURAL SUGAR AGAINST SPOILAGE BY GROWTH OF MICROORGANISMS, THE STEPS OF ADJUSTING THE WATER CONTENT OF SAID FRUIT TO A WATER CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST ABOUT 25% TO DISSOLVE THE SUGAR IN SAID FRUIT, PACKAGING THE FRUIT IN SMALL FUMIGANT-PERVIOUS CONTAINERS, PACKAGING A NUMBER OF SAID SMALL CONTAINERS IN A LARGE FUMIGANT-IMPERVOUS STORAGE CONTAINER, ADDING A HIGHLY VOLATILE FUMIGANT WITHIN THE SPACE BETWEEN SAID SMALL CONTAINERS AND SAID STORAGE CONTAINER, SAID FUMIGANT BEING CAPABLE OF PENETRATING THROUGH SAID SMALL CONTAINERS INTO CONTACT WITH SAID FRUIT AT SUBSTANTIALLY ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, AND SEALING THE STORAGE CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
IN A METHOD OF PACKAGING AND PRESERVING DRIED FRUIT PRODUCTS CONTAINING NATURAL SUGAR AGAINST SPOILAGE BY GROWTH OF MICROORGANISMS, THE STEPS OF ADJUSTING THE WATER CONTENT OF SAID FRUIT TO A WATER CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST ABOUT 25% TO DISSOLVE THE SUGAR IN SAID FRUIT, PACKAGING THE FRUIT IN SMALL FUMIGANT-PERVIOUS CONTAINERS, PACKAGING A NUMBER OF SAID SMALL CONTAINERS IN A LARGE FUMIGANT-IMPERVOUS STORAGE CONTAINER, ADDING A HIGHLY VOLATILE FUMIGANT WITHIN THE SPACE BETWEEN SAID SMALL CONTAINERS AND SAID STORAGE CONTAINER, SAID FUMIGANT BEING CAPABLE OF PENETRATING THROUGH SAID SMALL CONTAINERS INTO CONTACT WITH SAID FRUIT AT SUBSTANTIALLY ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, AND SEALING THE STORAGE CONTAINER.
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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) | 1953-06-19 | 1953-12-19 | 1954-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1957-06-19 | 1957-12-19 | 1958-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1961-06-19 | 1961-12-19 | 1962-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |