US2597067A
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Process for preparing and preserving potatoes
Assignee: ARTHUR M CHASE
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Filing: 1949-09-13
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Granted: 1952-05-20
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Expires: 1969-09-13
Abstract
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Inventors
- 👤 Henry M Chase
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:17
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/04; A23B7/0408; A23B7/0416; A23B7/06; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR PREPARING AND PRESERVING WHITE POTATOES, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF REMOVING THE SKIN, CUTTING THE POTATOES INTO STRIPS, WASHING THE STRIPS IN RAPIDLY AGITATED FRESH WATER, BLANCHING THE POTATOES AT A TEMPERTURE OF 250*-300* F. FOR AT LEAST THREE MINUTES TO COOK THE STRIPS JUST THROUGH, SUBJECTING THE COOKED STRIPS TO AIR CURRENTS TO REDUCE THE MOISTURE CONTENT, BEATING THE POTATOES TO A FLUFFY MASS, FORMING THE BEATEN POTATOES INTO SMALL CUBES, AND THEN QUICK FREEZING THE CUBES AT A TEMPERATURE OF FROM -20* TO 30*F.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR PREPARING AND PRESERVING WHITE POTATOES, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF REMOVING THE SKIN, CUTTING THE POTATOES INTO STRIPS, WASHING THE STRIPS IN RAPIDLY AGITATED FRESH WATER, BLANCHING THE POTATOES AT A TEMPERTURE OF 250*-300* F. FOR AT LEAST THREE MINUTES TO COOK THE STRIPS JUST THROUGH, SUBJECTING THE COOKED STRIPS TO AIR CURRENTS TO REDUCE THE MOISTURE CONTENT, BEATING THE POTATOES TO A FLUFFY MASS, FORMING THE BEATEN POTATOES INTO SMALL CUBES, AND THEN QUICK FREEZING THE CUBES AT A TEMPERATURE OF FROM -20* TO 30*F.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1955-05-20 | 1955-11-19 | 1956-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1959-05-20 | 1959-11-19 | 1960-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1963-05-20 | 1963-11-19 | 1964-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |