US2548510A
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Method for treatment of fruit wastes
Assignee: State of Florida
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Filing: 1935-08-13
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Granted: 1951-04-10
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Expires: 1955-08-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne M Neal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:07
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23N; A23N17/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/807
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A METHOD FOR THE PREVENTION OF "BALLING" OR "CASE HARDENING" DURING EVAPORATION OF WATER FROM CITROUS FRUIT WASTE CONTAINING COLLOIDAL CONSTITUENTS WHICH COMPRISES GRINDING THE FRUIT WASTE MATERIAL TO SUITABLY COMMINUTE THE SAME, ADDING TO THE GROUND MATERIAL A REACTIVE NONTOXIC CALCIUM COMPOUND TO BREAK UP THE GEL STRUCTURE OF SAID CONSISTINGS, AGING THE RESULTING MASS TO AGGLOMERATE COLLOIDAL CONSTITUENTS THEREOF, MECHANICALLY REMOVING WATER FROM THE MASS AND EVAPORATING REMAINING MOISTURE IN THE MASS BY MEANS OF HEAT TO OBTAIN A PRODUCT HAVING LESS THAN 15% OF MOISTURE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
88 words
A METHOD FOR THE PREVENTION OF "BALLING" OR "CASE HARDENING" DURING EVAPORATION OF WATER FROM CITROUS FRUIT WASTE CONTAINING COLLOIDAL CONSTITUENTS WHICH COMPRISES GRINDING THE FRUIT WASTE MATERIAL TO SUITABLY COMMINUTE THE SAME, ADDING TO THE GROUND MATERIAL A REACTIVE NONTOXIC CALCIUM COMPOUND TO BREAK UP THE GEL STRUCTURE OF SAID CONSISTINGS, AGING THE RESULTING MASS TO AGGLOMERATE COLLOIDAL CONSTITUENTS THEREOF, MECHANICALLY REMOVING WATER FROM THE MASS AND EVAPORATING REMAINING MOISTURE IN THE MASS BY MEANS OF HEAT TO OBTAIN A PRODUCT HAVING LESS THAN 15% OF MOISTURE.
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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) | 1954-04-09 | 1954-10-09 | 1955-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1958-04-09 | 1958-10-09 | 1959-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1962-04-09 | 1962-10-09 | 1963-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |