US2618564A
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Frozen prune process
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1950-07-10
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Granted: 1952-11-18
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Expires: 1970-07-10
Abstract
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Inventors
- 👤 Jr James M Mills
- 👤 James M Mills
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:12
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/04; A23B7/05; A23B7/0425; A23B7/0433; A23B7/0441
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
IN A PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF FROZEN PRUNES, THE STEPS OF CONTACTING CLEANED AND GRADED DRIED PRUNES WITH HOT MOISTURE SATURATED AIR TO COOK THE FLESH AND TO INCREASE THE MOISTURE CONTENT, SAID OPERATION BEING CARRIED OUT IN AT LEAST THREE STAGES, THE AIR TEMPERATURES FOR THE FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD STAGES CORRESPONDING SUBSTANTIALLY TO 175 TO 185, 185 TO 193 AND 193 TO 200* F. RESPECTIVELY, THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE PRUNES LEAVING THE LAST STAGE BEING FROM 32 TO 35%, INTRODUCING THE HOT PRUNES FROM SAID OPERATION INTO A CONTAINER TOGETHER WITH A HOT SYRUP CONTAINING PRUME JUICE AND SUGAR, RETAINING THE PRUNES IMMERSED IN THE SYRUP FOR A SUBSTANTIAL TIME PERIOD TO CAUSE SUGAR EQUALIZATION BETWEEN THE SYRUP AND THE PRUNES, WITH THE PRUNES ACQUIRING INCREASED SUGAR CONTENT AND MIXTURE, AND THEN FREEZING THE ENTIRE MASS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
IN A PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF FROZEN PRUNES, THE STEPS OF CONTACTING CLEANED AND GRADED DRIED PRUNES WITH HOT MOISTURE SATURATED AIR TO COOK THE FLESH AND TO INCREASE THE MOISTURE CONTENT, SAID OPERATION BEING CARRIED OUT IN AT LEAST THREE STAGES, THE AIR TEMPERATURES FOR THE FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD STAGES CORRESPONDING SUBSTANTIALLY TO 175 TO 185, 185 TO 193 AND 193 TO 200* F. RESPECTIVELY, THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE PRUNES LEAVING THE LAST STAGE BEING FROM 32 TO 35%, INTRODUCING THE HOT PRUNES FROM SAID OPERATION INTO A CONTAINER TOGETHER WITH A HOT SYRUP CONTAINING PRUME JUICE AND SUGAR, RETAINING THE PRUNES IMMERSED IN THE SYRUP FOR A SUBSTANTIAL TIME PERIOD TO CAUSE SUGAR EQUALIZATION BETWEEN THE SYRUP AND THE PRUNES, WITH THE PRUNES ACQUIRING INCREASED SUGAR CONTENT AND MIXTURE, AND THEN FREEZING THE ENTIRE MASS.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1955-11-18 | 1956-05-19 | 1956-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1959-11-18 | 1960-05-19 | 1960-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1963-11-18 | 1964-05-19 | 1964-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |