US2746872A
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Citrus fruit packaging paper and method of mould control therefor
Assignee: Fort James Corp
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Filing: 1954-02-17
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Granted: 1956-05-22
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Expires: 1974-02-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G Mispley
- 👤 John R Macrill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:16
CPC Classifications
D; D21; D21H; D21H21/00; D21H21/14; D21H21/36; B; B65; B65D; B65D65/00; B65D65/38; B65D65/42; B65D81/00; B65D81/24; B65D81/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
THE METHOD OF PRESERVING PACKAGED CITRUS FRUIT AND CONTROLLING MOULD GROWTH WHICH COMPRISES PACKAGING THE SAME WITH PAPER TREATED WITH DIPHENYL PRESENT IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO CONTROL DECAY BUT INSUFFICIENT TO CAUSE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON THE FRUIT, SAID PAPER BEING ALSO TREATED WITH A CITRUS OIL OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF LEMON OIL AND BERMAGOT OIL AND A MIXTURE THEREOF IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING APPROXIMATELY 25% OF THE WEIGHT OF DIPHENYL FOR PROTECTING THE FRUIT AND NEUTRALIZING ANY ODOR THAT MAY BE CREATED BY SAID DIPHENYL IN THE PRESENCE OF THE FRUIT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
94 words
THE METHOD OF PRESERVING PACKAGED CITRUS FRUIT AND CONTROLLING MOULD GROWTH WHICH COMPRISES PACKAGING THE SAME WITH PAPER TREATED WITH DIPHENYL PRESENT IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO CONTROL DECAY BUT INSUFFICIENT TO CAUSE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON THE FRUIT, SAID PAPER BEING ALSO TREATED WITH A CITRUS OIL OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF LEMON OIL AND BERMAGOT OIL AND A MIXTURE THEREOF IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING APPROXIMATELY 25% OF THE WEIGHT OF DIPHENYL FOR PROTECTING THE FRUIT AND NEUTRALIZING ANY ODOR THAT MAY BE CREATED BY SAID DIPHENYL IN THE PRESENCE OF THE FRUIT.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
CITRUS FRUIT PACKAGING PAPER TREATED WITH DIPHENYL PRESENT IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO CONTROL DECAY BUT INSUFFICIENT TO CAUSE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON THE FRUIT, AND WITH A CITRUS OIL OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF LEMON OIL AND BERGAMOT OIL AND A MIXTURE THEREOF IN A MINOR AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING APPROXIMATELY 25% BY WEIGHT OF THE WEIGHT OF DIPHENYL FOR PROTECTING THE FRUIT AND NEUTRALIZING ANY ODOR THAT MAY BE CREATED BY THE DIPHENYL IN THE PRESENCE OF THE FRUIT.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
79 words
CITRUS FRUIT PACKAGING PAPER TREATED WITH DIPHENYL PRESENT IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO CONTROL DECAY BUT INSUFFICIENT TO CAUSE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON THE FRUIT, AND WITH A CITRUS OIL OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF LEMON OIL AND BERGAMOT OIL AND A MIXTURE THEREOF IN A MINOR AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING APPROXIMATELY 25% BY WEIGHT OF THE WEIGHT OF DIPHENYL FOR PROTECTING THE FRUIT AND NEUTRALIZING ANY ODOR THAT MAY BE CREATED BY THE DIPHENYL IN THE PRESENCE OF THE FRUIT.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
A PRESERVATIVE COMPOSITION FOR THE TREATMENT OF CITRUS FRUIT PACKAGING PAPER COMPRISING DIPHENYL, A CITRUS OIL OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF LEMON OIL AND BERGAMONT OIL AND A MIXTURE THEREOF, AND A CARRIER FOR SAID CITRUS OIL CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF PARAFFIN OIL AND WAX, THE AMOUNT OF THE CITRUS OIL BEING ABOUT 1.25% TO 25% OF THE WEIGHT OF SAID DIPHENYL.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
A PRESERVATIVE COMPOSITION FOR THE TREATMENT OF CITRUS FRUIT PACKAGING PAPER COMPRISING DIPHENYL, A CITRUS OIL OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF LEMON OIL AND BERGAMONT OIL AND A MIXTURE THEREOF, AND A CARRIER FOR SAID CITRUS OIL CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF PARAFFIN OIL AND WAX, THE AMOUNT OF THE CITRUS OIL BEING ABOUT 1.25% TO 25% OF THE WEIGHT OF SAID DIPHENYL.
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) | 1959-05-22 | 1959-11-21 | 1960-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-05-22 | 1963-11-21 | 1964-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-05-22 | 1967-11-21 | 1968-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |