US2755189A
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Coating process for fruits and vegetables
Assignee: American Machinery Corp
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Filing: 1954-06-24
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Granted: 1956-07-17
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Expires: 1974-06-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl E Gericke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:20
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
A PROCESS OF TREATING FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES PREPARATORY TO SHIPMENT, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF WASHING SAID PRODUCE; AND APPLYING TO SAID PRODUCE WHILE STILL WET A WAX COMPOSITION-CONTAINING 7% TO 20% WAX, 1% TO 1.5% OF AN OIL SOLUBLE SURFACTANT, THE BALANCE BEING A NON-AQUEOUS SOLVENT-THAT FACILITATES THE REMOVAL OF WATER AND FOREIGN MATTER FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID PRODUCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
A PROCESS OF TREATING FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES PREPARATORY TO SHIPMENT, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF WASHING SAID PRODUCE; AND APPLYING TO SAID PRODUCE WHILE STILL WET A WAX COMPOSITION-CONTAINING 7% TO 20% WAX, 1% TO 1.5% OF AN OIL SOLUBLE SURFACTANT, THE BALANCE BEING A NON-AQUEOUS SOLVENT-THAT FACILITATES THE REMOVAL OF WATER AND FOREIGN MATTER FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID PRODUCE.
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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) | 1959-07-17 | 1960-01-16 | 1960-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-07-17 | 1964-01-16 | 1964-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-07-17 | 1968-01-16 | 1968-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |