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US2895836A
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Method for preparing unsulphured dehydrated fruits
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1957-01-10
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Granted: 1959-07-21
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Expires: 1977-01-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin E Lazar
- 👤 Myron J Powers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:54
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/02; A23B7/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A PROCESS OF PREPARING DEHYDRATED FRUIT WITHOUT ADDITION OF ANY SULPHITING AGENT WHICH COMPRISISES DIPPING RAW FRUIT OF NATURAL MOISTURE CONTENT, THE FRUIT BEING IN THE FORM OF PIECES WITH CUT SURFACES, INTO AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION CONTAINING ONLY WATER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, AND CITRIC ACID, SUBJECTING HE FRUIT TO RAPID DEHYDRATION IN A CURRENT OF HOT AIR AT A PIECE TEMPERATURE BELOW 110-135* F. UNTIL ITS MOISTURE CONTENT IS ABOUT FROM 30 TO 75%, BLANCHING THE PARTIALLY DEHYDRATED FRUIT TO INACTIVATE THE ENZYMES THEREIN, AND DEHYDRATING THE BLANCHED FRUIT UNTIL ITS MOISTURE CONTENT IS LESS THAN ABOUT 10%
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A PROCESS OF PREPARING DEHYDRATED FRUIT WITHOUT ADDITION OF ANY SULPHITING AGENT WHICH COMPRISISES DIPPING RAW FRUIT OF NATURAL MOISTURE CONTENT, THE FRUIT BEING IN THE FORM OF PIECES WITH CUT SURFACES, INTO AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION CONTAINING ONLY WATER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, AND CITRIC ACID, SUBJECTING HE FRUIT TO RAPID DEHYDRATION IN A CURRENT OF HOT AIR AT A PIECE TEMPERATURE BELOW 110-135* F. UNTIL ITS MOISTURE CONTENT IS ABOUT FROM 30 TO 75%, BLANCHING THE PARTIALLY DEHYDRATED FRUIT TO INACTIVATE THE ENZYMES THEREIN, AND DEHYDRATING THE BLANCHED FRUIT UNTIL ITS MOISTURE CONTENT IS LESS THAN ABOUT 10%
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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) | 1962-07-20 | 1963-01-19 | 1963-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-07-20 | 1967-01-19 | 1967-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-07-20 | 1971-01-19 | 1971-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |