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Method of canning foods
Assignee: Sunkist Growers Inc
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Filing: 1952-08-04
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Granted: 1956-05-29
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Expires: 1972-08-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Willard E Baier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:29
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B70/00; A23B70/30; B; B65; B65B; B65B55/00; B65B55/02; B65B55/12; B65B55/14; B67; B67C; B67C3/00; B67C3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
IN A METHOD OF CANNING FOOD IN A SANITARY TYPE CAN, THE STEPS OF STERILIZING THE FOOD BY HEATING RAPIDLY, IMMEDIATELY PLACING THE HOT FOOD IN THE CAN AND SEALING A LID THEREON BY MEANS OF A SEAM, STERILIZING THE INTERIOR OF THE CAN BY MANIPULATING IT TO ASSURE CONTACT OF THE HOT FOOD WITH ALL PARTS OF THE INTERIOR, STERILIZING THE SEAM BY PLACING IT IN CONTACT WITH A SURFACE HAVING A TEMPERATURE GREATER THAN THAT OF THE CAN CONTENTS TO RAPIDLY INCREASE THE SEAM TEMPERATURE WITHOUT MATERIALLY INCEASING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FOOD OR OTHER PORTIONS OF THE CAN, AND IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER RAPIDLY COOLING THE CAN AND ITS CONTENTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
IN A METHOD OF CANNING FOOD IN A SANITARY TYPE CAN, THE STEPS OF STERILIZING THE FOOD BY HEATING RAPIDLY, IMMEDIATELY PLACING THE HOT FOOD IN THE CAN AND SEALING A LID THEREON BY MEANS OF A SEAM, STERILIZING THE INTERIOR OF THE CAN BY MANIPULATING IT TO ASSURE CONTACT OF THE HOT FOOD WITH ALL PARTS OF THE INTERIOR, STERILIZING THE SEAM BY PLACING IT IN CONTACT WITH A SURFACE HAVING A TEMPERATURE GREATER THAN THAT OF THE CAN CONTENTS TO RAPIDLY INCREASE THE SEAM TEMPERATURE WITHOUT MATERIALLY INCEASING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FOOD OR OTHER PORTIONS OF THE CAN, AND IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER RAPIDLY COOLING THE CAN AND ITS CONTENTS.
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) | 1959-05-29 | 1959-11-28 | 1960-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-05-29 | 1963-11-28 | 1964-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-05-29 | 1967-11-28 | 1968-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |