US2824810A
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Process for firming cherries
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1957-03-18
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Granted: 1958-02-25
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Expires: 1977-03-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dante G Guadagni
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:54
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/04; A23B7/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A PROCESS FOR IMPROVING THE TEXTURAL QUALITIES OF CHERRIES WHICH COMPRISES FREEZING FRESH CHERRIES, THEN DIRECTLY SUBJECTING THE CHERRIES TO A CONDITIONING TREATMENT WHEREIN THEY ARE MAINTAINED IN A THAWED CONDITION AT A TEMPERATURE JUST ABOVE THEIR FREEZING TEMPERATURE, WITHIN THE RANGE FROM ABOUT 25*F. TO ABOUT 35*F., FROM ABOUT 1/2 TO ABOUT 6 DAYS, WHEREBY TO CAUSE FIRMING OF THE CHERRY TISSUE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A PROCESS FOR IMPROVING THE TEXTURAL QUALITIES OF CHERRIES WHICH COMPRISES FREEZING FRESH CHERRIES, THEN DIRECTLY SUBJECTING THE CHERRIES TO A CONDITIONING TREATMENT WHEREIN THEY ARE MAINTAINED IN A THAWED CONDITION AT A TEMPERATURE JUST ABOVE THEIR FREEZING TEMPERATURE, WITHIN THE RANGE FROM ABOUT 25*F. TO ABOUT 35*F., FROM ABOUT 1/2 TO ABOUT 6 DAYS, WHEREBY TO CAUSE FIRMING OF THE CHERRY TISSUE.
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) | 1961-02-24 | 1961-08-26 | 1962-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-02-24 | 1965-08-26 | 1966-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-02-24 | 1969-08-26 | 1970-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |