US2631103A
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Deaerating and deoiling citrus juices
Assignee: Blaw Knox Co
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Filing: 1945-04-05
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Granted: 1953-03-10
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Expires: 1965-04-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin J Kermer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:19
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/52; A23L2/64; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S99/00; Y10S99/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
THE METHOD OF REMOVING GASES AND OILS FROM CITRUS FRUIT JUICES WHICH COMPRISES CIRCULATING THE JUICES REPEATEDLY THROUGH A CHAMBER HAVING A PARTIAL VACUUM ATMOSPHERE WHILE AT A TEMPERATURE THAT WILL CAUSE BOILING UNDER SAID VACUUM, COLLECTION AND CONDENSING SEPARATELY FROM THE BOILING JUICES THE VAPORS RELEASED INTO SAID PARTIAL VACUUM, REMOVING AND DISCARDING THE UNCONDENSED GAS FROM SAID CONDENSATION, SEPARATING THE CONDENSED CITRUS OILS FROM THE CONDENSATING THE TURNING THE REMAINDER OF THE CONDENSATION TO THE JUICES FROM WHICH THE VAPORS WERE RELEASED, CONTINUOUSLY ADDING FRESH JUICE TO THE CIRCULATING JUICE AT ONE ZONE OF THE CIRCULATION, AND CONTINUOUSLY REMOVING A PORTION OF THE JUICE LEAVING SAID CHAMBER BEFORE FRESH JUIUCE IS ADDED THERETO AS THE FINAL PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
119 words
THE METHOD OF REMOVING GASES AND OILS FROM CITRUS FRUIT JUICES WHICH COMPRISES CIRCULATING THE JUICES REPEATEDLY THROUGH A CHAMBER HAVING A PARTIAL VACUUM ATMOSPHERE WHILE AT A TEMPERATURE THAT WILL CAUSE BOILING UNDER SAID VACUUM, COLLECTION AND CONDENSING SEPARATELY FROM THE BOILING JUICES THE VAPORS RELEASED INTO SAID PARTIAL VACUUM, REMOVING AND DISCARDING THE UNCONDENSED GAS FROM SAID CONDENSATION, SEPARATING THE CONDENSED CITRUS OILS FROM THE CONDENSATING THE TURNING THE REMAINDER OF THE CONDENSATION TO THE JUICES FROM WHICH THE VAPORS WERE RELEASED, CONTINUOUSLY ADDING FRESH JUICE TO THE CIRCULATING JUICE AT ONE ZONE OF THE CIRCULATION, AND CONTINUOUSLY REMOVING A PORTION OF THE JUICE LEAVING SAID CHAMBER BEFORE FRESH JUIUCE IS ADDED THERETO AS THE FINAL PRODUCT.
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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) | 1956-03-09 | 1956-09-08 | 1957-03-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1960-03-09 | 1960-09-08 | 1961-03-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1964-03-09 | 1964-09-08 | 1965-03-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |