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US2859121A
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Process of manufacturing coated nuts
Assignee: Best Foods Inc
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Filing: 1954-07-19
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Granted: 1958-11-04
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Expires: 1974-07-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fitzhugh L Avera
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:05
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/16; A23L; A23L25/00; A23L25/20; A23L25/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A PROCESS OF ROASTING AND COATING NUTS TO RENDER THE SAME HIGHLY RESISTANT TO BROWNING REACTION AND RESISTANT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF UNDESIRABLE FLAVORS AND ODORS, SAID PROCESS COMPRISING PROVIDING A BATCH OF MOLTEN SORBITOL, INTRODUCING A QUANTITY OF RAW NUTS INTO SAID BATCH OF MOLTEN SORBITOL, MAINTAINING THE MOLTEN SORBITOL CONTAINING THE RAW NUTS AT A TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 200*F. AND 400*F. TO EFFECT A ROASTING OF THE NUTS BY HEAT TRANSFER AS WELL AS THE APPLICATION OF A COATING OF SORBITOL ON EACH OF THE NUTS, AND THEREAFTER REMOVING THE ROASTED NUTS FROM THE MOLTEN SORBITOL AND DRAINING EXCESS SORBITOL THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A PROCESS OF ROASTING AND COATING NUTS TO RENDER THE SAME HIGHLY RESISTANT TO BROWNING REACTION AND RESISTANT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF UNDESIRABLE FLAVORS AND ODORS, SAID PROCESS COMPRISING PROVIDING A BATCH OF MOLTEN SORBITOL, INTRODUCING A QUANTITY OF RAW NUTS INTO SAID BATCH OF MOLTEN SORBITOL, MAINTAINING THE MOLTEN SORBITOL CONTAINING THE RAW NUTS AT A TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 200*F. AND 400*F. TO EFFECT A ROASTING OF THE NUTS BY HEAT TRANSFER AS WELL AS THE APPLICATION OF A COATING OF SORBITOL ON EACH OF THE NUTS, AND THEREAFTER REMOVING THE ROASTED NUTS FROM THE MOLTEN SORBITOL AND DRAINING EXCESS SORBITOL THEREFROM.
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) | 1961-11-03 | 1962-05-05 | 1962-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-11-03 | 1966-05-05 | 1966-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-11-03 | 1970-05-05 | 1970-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |