US2941889A
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Process for preparing vegetables
Assignee: Green Giant Co
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Filing: 1956-01-16
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Granted: 1960-06-21
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Expires: 1976-01-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John L Welch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:42
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/196
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING COAGULATION RESISTANT CREAM STYLE VEGETABLES WHICH COMPRISES PREPARING A CREAM STYLE VEGETABLE MIX OF SOLID COMPONENTS AND CREAM COMPONENTS, BLENDING THIS MIX AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITH A THICKENING AGENT IN AN AQUEOUS SUGAR-SALT SOLUTION, TO PRODUCE A HETEROGENEOUS TWO-PHASE SOLID-LIQUID MIXTURE INSTANTANEOUSLY HEATING THE BLENDED MIXTURE BY DIRECT STEAM INJECTION UNDER SUPERATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, EQUALIZING THE TEMPERATURE OF SOLID AND LIQUID COMPONENTS OF THE HETEROGENEOUS TWO-PHASE PRODUCT MIXTURE, DEAERATING THE PRODUCT BY DISCHARGING TO A ZONE OF LOWER PRESSURE, FILLING THE DEAERATED PRODUCT INTO CONTAINERS AND HERMETICALLY SEALING, STERILIZING THE CANNED VEGETABLE PRODUCT UNDER AGITATION AND COOLING TO ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
103 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING COAGULATION RESISTANT CREAM STYLE VEGETABLES WHICH COMPRISES PREPARING A CREAM STYLE VEGETABLE MIX OF SOLID COMPONENTS AND CREAM COMPONENTS, BLENDING THIS MIX AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITH A THICKENING AGENT IN AN AQUEOUS SUGAR-SALT SOLUTION, TO PRODUCE A HETEROGENEOUS TWO-PHASE SOLID-LIQUID MIXTURE INSTANTANEOUSLY HEATING THE BLENDED MIXTURE BY DIRECT STEAM INJECTION UNDER SUPERATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, EQUALIZING THE TEMPERATURE OF SOLID AND LIQUID COMPONENTS OF THE HETEROGENEOUS TWO-PHASE PRODUCT MIXTURE, DEAERATING THE PRODUCT BY DISCHARGING TO A ZONE OF LOWER PRESSURE, FILLING THE DEAERATED PRODUCT INTO CONTAINERS AND HERMETICALLY SEALING, STERILIZING THE CANNED VEGETABLE PRODUCT UNDER AGITATION AND COOLING TO ROOM TEMPERATURE.
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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) | 1963-06-21 | 1963-12-21 | 1964-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-06-21 | 1967-12-21 | 1968-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-06-21 | 1971-12-21 | 1972-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |