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Method and apparatus for blanching food products
Assignee: Carrier Corp
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Filing: 1958-06-02
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Granted: 1960-08-09
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Expires: 1978-06-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ashley Carlyle Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:55
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
IN THE METHOD OF CONTINUOUSLY BLANCHING AND COOLING FOOD PRODUCTS, THE STEPS WHICH CONSIST IN PLACING THE FOOD PRODUCT ON A CONVEYOR, PASSING THE FOOD PRODUCT ON THE CONVEYOR THROUGH AN INVERTEE STEAM CHAMBER TO BLANCH THE SAME, AUTOMATICALLY MANITAINING THE SUPPLYOF STEAM IN THE CHAMBER, COLLECTING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE CONDENSATE AND NUTRIENTS GIVEN OFF BY THE FOOD PRODUCT IN THE CHAMBER, PASSING THE FOOD PRODUCT INTO A COOLING CHAMBER AND DISTRIBUTING THE COLLECTED CONDENSATE AND NUTRIENTS OVER THE FOOD PRODUCT ON THE CONVEYOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
IN THE METHOD OF CONTINUOUSLY BLANCHING AND COOLING FOOD PRODUCTS, THE STEPS WHICH CONSIST IN PLACING THE FOOD PRODUCT ON A CONVEYOR, PASSING THE FOOD PRODUCT ON THE CONVEYOR THROUGH AN INVERTEE STEAM CHAMBER TO BLANCH THE SAME, AUTOMATICALLY MANITAINING THE SUPPLYOF STEAM IN THE CHAMBER, COLLECTING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE CONDENSATE AND NUTRIENTS GIVEN OFF BY THE FOOD PRODUCT IN THE CHAMBER, PASSING THE FOOD PRODUCT INTO A COOLING CHAMBER AND DISTRIBUTING THE COLLECTED CONDENSATE AND NUTRIENTS OVER THE FOOD PRODUCT ON THE CONVEYOR.
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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) | 1963-08-09 | 1964-02-08 | 1964-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-08-09 | 1968-02-08 | 1968-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-08-09 | 1972-02-08 | 1972-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |