US2806796A
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Method of dehydrating food
Assignee: Vacu-Dry Co
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Filing: 1953-10-26
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Granted: 1957-09-17
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Expires: 1973-10-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William R Dorsey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:00
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/02; A23L2/08; A23L2/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING A DEHYDRATED ORANGE JUICE FROM A FROZEN ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, WHICH INCLUDES THE STEPS OF LIQUEFYING THE FROZEN JUICE CONCENTRATE; ADDING CORN SYRUP SOLIDS TO THE JUICE CONCENTRATE; RAISING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CONCENTRATE SYRUP MIXTURE RAPIDLY TO A PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 140*F. BUT NOT EXCEEDING 155*F.; SIMULTANEOUSLY REDUCING THE PRESSURE AS RAPIDLY AS POSSIBLE TO APPROXIMATELY 5/16" OR LESS OF MERCURY; MAINTAINING THE PRODUCT AT SUCH ELEVATED TEMPERATURE AND REDUCED PRESSURE FOR A PERIOD OF NOT EXCEEDING SUBSTANTIALLY 100 MINUTES AND UNTIL THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY PUFFED; THEREAFTER RAPIDLY REDUCING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE PRODUCT TO ROOM TEMPERATURE WHILE MAINTAINING IT UNDER REDUCED PRESSURE; GRINDING THE RESULTING PRODUCT TO A FINE POWDER; AND ADDING A CRUSHED MIXTURE OF ORANGE OIL AND SORBITOL AND PACKAGING THIS PRODUCT IN A MOISTURE-PROOF CONTAINER IN THE PRESENCE OF A DESIC CANT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
145 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING A DEHYDRATED ORANGE JUICE FROM A FROZEN ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, WHICH INCLUDES THE STEPS OF LIQUEFYING THE FROZEN JUICE CONCENTRATE; ADDING CORN SYRUP SOLIDS TO THE JUICE CONCENTRATE; RAISING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CONCENTRATE SYRUP MIXTURE RAPIDLY TO A PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 140*F. BUT NOT EXCEEDING 155*F.; SIMULTANEOUSLY REDUCING THE PRESSURE AS RAPIDLY AS POSSIBLE TO APPROXIMATELY 5/16" OR LESS OF MERCURY; MAINTAINING THE PRODUCT AT SUCH ELEVATED TEMPERATURE AND REDUCED PRESSURE FOR A PERIOD OF NOT EXCEEDING SUBSTANTIALLY 100 MINUTES AND UNTIL THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY PUFFED; THEREAFTER RAPIDLY REDUCING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE PRODUCT TO ROOM TEMPERATURE WHILE MAINTAINING IT UNDER REDUCED PRESSURE; GRINDING THE RESULTING PRODUCT TO A FINE POWDER; AND ADDING A CRUSHED MIXTURE OF ORANGE OIL AND SORBITOL AND PACKAGING THIS PRODUCT IN A MOISTURE-PROOF CONTAINER IN THE PRESENCE OF A DESIC CANT.
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) | 1960-09-16 | 1961-03-18 | 1961-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1964-09-16 | 1965-03-18 | 1965-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1968-09-16 | 1969-03-18 | 1969-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |