US2955943A
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Dehydration of fruit and vegetable juices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1958-12-16
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Granted: 1960-10-11
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Expires: 1978-12-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Arthur I Morgan
- 👤 Lewis F Ginnette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:25
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/02; A23B7/021; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/02; A23L2/08; A23L2/10; A23L2/105; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S159/00; Y10S159/04; Y10S159/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A DEHYDRATED PRODUCT FROM A LIQUID CONCENTRATE SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATES AND VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATES WHICH COMPRISES INCORPORATING INTO THE CONCENTRATE A GAS AND A MINOR PROPORTION OF A HYDROPHILIC COLLOID TO FORM A STABLE FOAM, SPREADING THE FOAM INTO A RELATIVELY THIN LAYER, CONTACTING THE LAYER OF FOAM, AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, WITH HOT AIR HAVING A TERMPERATURE, WITHIN THE RANGE FROM ABOUT 120 TO 220*F., INSUFFICIENTLY HIGH TO CAUSE THE FOAM TO DECREASE IN VOLUME AND CONTINUING SAID CONTACT OF THE HOT AIR WITH THE FOAM UNTIL THE FOAM IS DEHYDRATED TO A SOLID, POROUS, READILY REHYDRATABLE PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A DEHYDRATED PRODUCT FROM A LIQUID CONCENTRATE SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATES AND VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATES WHICH COMPRISES INCORPORATING INTO THE CONCENTRATE A GAS AND A MINOR PROPORTION OF A HYDROPHILIC COLLOID TO FORM A STABLE FOAM, SPREADING THE FOAM INTO A RELATIVELY THIN LAYER, CONTACTING THE LAYER OF FOAM, AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, WITH HOT AIR HAVING A TERMPERATURE, WITHIN THE RANGE FROM ABOUT 120 TO 220*F., INSUFFICIENTLY HIGH TO CAUSE THE FOAM TO DECREASE IN VOLUME AND CONTINUING SAID CONTACT OF THE HOT AIR WITH THE FOAM UNTIL THE FOAM IS DEHYDRATED TO A SOLID, POROUS, READILY REHYDRATABLE PRODUCT.
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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) | 1963-10-11 | 1964-04-11 | 1964-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-10-11 | 1968-04-11 | 1968-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-10-11 | 1972-04-11 | 1972-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |