US2847334A
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Method of peeling fruit and vegetables
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1956-10-08
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Granted: 1958-08-12
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Expires: 1976-10-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W Kilburn
- 👤 Frank D Hickey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:36
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23N; A23N7/00; A23N7/01; A23L; A23L5/00; A23L5/57
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
THE METHOD OF PROCESSING FRUIT OR THE LIKE WHICH COMPRISES TREATING THE FRUIT WITH A CAUSTIC SOLUTION AT A PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE AND CONCENTRATION FOR A PERIOD OF TIME INSUFFICIENT TO ENABLE A SOLUTION OF SUCH CONCENTRATION AND TEMPERATURE TO BEGIN RAPID DISINTEGRATING ACTION UPON THE SKIN OF THE FRUIT, LEAVING A COATING OF SAID CAUSTIC TREATING SOLUTION UPON THE UNPEELED FRUIT, SUBJECTING THE COATED UNPEELED FRUIT TO THE ACTION OF STEAM UNDER PRESSURE IN EXCESS OF ATMOSPHERIC TO THEREBY ACTIVATE SAID CAUSTIC SOLUTION AND PRODUCE A RAPIC DISINTEGRATING EFFECT ON THE SKIN OF THE FRUIT, AND SUBSEQUENTLY COOLING THE FRUIT TO ARREST THE CHEMICAL AND THERMAL ACTION THEREUPON.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
108 words
THE METHOD OF PROCESSING FRUIT OR THE LIKE WHICH COMPRISES TREATING THE FRUIT WITH A CAUSTIC SOLUTION AT A PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE AND CONCENTRATION FOR A PERIOD OF TIME INSUFFICIENT TO ENABLE A SOLUTION OF SUCH CONCENTRATION AND TEMPERATURE TO BEGIN RAPID DISINTEGRATING ACTION UPON THE SKIN OF THE FRUIT, LEAVING A COATING OF SAID CAUSTIC TREATING SOLUTION UPON THE UNPEELED FRUIT, SUBJECTING THE COATED UNPEELED FRUIT TO THE ACTION OF STEAM UNDER PRESSURE IN EXCESS OF ATMOSPHERIC TO THEREBY ACTIVATE SAID CAUSTIC SOLUTION AND PRODUCE A RAPIC DISINTEGRATING EFFECT ON THE SKIN OF THE FRUIT, AND SUBSEQUENTLY COOLING THE FRUIT TO ARREST THE CHEMICAL AND THERMAL ACTION THEREUPON.
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) | 1961-08-11 | 1962-02-10 | 1962-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-08-11 | 1966-02-10 | 1966-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-08-11 | 1970-02-10 | 1970-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |