US2558854A
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Cacao process and product
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1948-06-22
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Granted: 1951-07-03
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Expires: 1968-06-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman W Kempf
- 👤 Harvey K Murer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:51
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G1/00; A23G1/02; A23G1/30; A23G1/56; A23G2210/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
A PROCESS FOR THE NON-FERMENTATIVE CURING OF RAW CACAO WHICH COMPRISES MAINTAINING THE CACAO AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 50* C. AND 65* C. AND WITH A MOISTURE CONTENT NOT LESS THAN 12-15% FOR A PERIOD BETWEEN 5 AND 50 HOURS, AND THEN ARRESTING THE CURING BY RAPIDLY DRYING THE RESULTING PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
51 words
A PROCESS FOR THE NON-FERMENTATIVE CURING OF RAW CACAO WHICH COMPRISES MAINTAINING THE CACAO AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 50* C. AND 65* C. AND WITH A MOISTURE CONTENT NOT LESS THAN 12-15% FOR A PERIOD BETWEEN 5 AND 50 HOURS, AND THEN ARRESTING THE CURING BY RAPIDLY DRYING THE RESULTING PRODUCT.
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) | 1954-07-02 | 1955-01-01 | 1955-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1958-07-02 | 1959-01-01 | 1959-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1962-07-02 | 1963-01-01 | 1963-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |