US2742847A
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Production of potato granules
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1955-01-03
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Granted: 1956-04-24
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Expires: 1975-01-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jackson C Miers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:49
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING DRIED POTATO GRANULES WITHOUT THE NECESSITY FOR RECYCLING PREVIOUSLY DRIED POTATO MATERIAL WHICH COMPRISES SUBJECTING COOKED, MASHED, AND GRANULATED POTATO PARTICLES HAVING A THICKNESS OF ESSENTIALLY ONE CELL AND HAVING A MOISTURE CONTENT OF ABOUT 70-85% TO A CURRENT OF WARM AIR AT A TEMPERATURE ABOUT FROM 100* TO 200* F. WHILE CONSTANTLY FLUFFING THE PARTICLES BY MECHANICAL ACTION BUT WITHOUT SUBJECTING THE PARTICLES TO MECHANICAL DAMAGE WHEREBY THE PARTICLES ARE PARTIALLY DRIED TO FORM A FRIABLE POWDER HAVING A MOISTURE CONTENT ABOUT FROM 40 TO 45 PERCENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING DRIED POTATO GRANULES WITHOUT THE NECESSITY FOR RECYCLING PREVIOUSLY DRIED POTATO MATERIAL WHICH COMPRISES SUBJECTING COOKED, MASHED, AND GRANULATED POTATO PARTICLES HAVING A THICKNESS OF ESSENTIALLY ONE CELL AND HAVING A MOISTURE CONTENT OF ABOUT 70-85% TO A CURRENT OF WARM AIR AT A TEMPERATURE ABOUT FROM 100* TO 200* F. WHILE CONSTANTLY FLUFFING THE PARTICLES BY MECHANICAL ACTION BUT WITHOUT SUBJECTING THE PARTICLES TO MECHANICAL DAMAGE WHEREBY THE PARTICLES ARE PARTIALLY DRIED TO FORM A FRIABLE POWDER HAVING A MOISTURE CONTENT ABOUT FROM 40 TO 45 PERCENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB589830A
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US2707684A
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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) | 1959-04-24 | 1959-10-24 | 1960-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-04-24 | 1963-10-24 | 1964-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-04-24 | 1967-10-24 | 1968-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |