US2956887A
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Method and system for processing fruit juices
Assignee: Cherry Burrell Corp
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Filing: 1957-08-08
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Granted: 1960-10-18
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Expires: 1977-08-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur F Lund
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:24
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING CITRUS JUICE CONTAINING A VOLATILIZABLE COMPONENT COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: PREHEATING SAID JUICE, SPRAYING SAID PREHEATED JUICE INTO A FIRST VACUUM CHAMBER, INTRODUCING STEAM AT A TEMPERATURE HIGHER THAN THE PREHEATED JUICE INTO SAID VACUUM CHAMBER IN DIRECT HEAT EXCHANGE CONTACT WITH THE SPRAY PARTICLES OF SAID JUICE TO HEAT SAID JUICE AND CONDENSE SOME OF SAID STEAM, PASSING SAID JUICE AND CONDENSED STEAM MIXTURE INTO A SECOND VACUUM CHAMBER MAINTAINED AT A HIGHER VACUUM THAN SAID FIRST CHAMBER, EVAPORATING IN SAID SECOND CHAMBER THE CONDENSED STEAM TOGETHER WITH THE VOLATILIZABLE COMPONENT FROM SAID JUICE, WITHDRAWING AND COLLECTING THE THUS TREATED JUICE FROM THE SECOND CHAMBER, ANDF WITHDRAWING AND CONDENSING THE VAPORIZED STEAM AND VOLATILIZABLE COMPONENT FROM SAID SECOND CHAMBER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
124 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING CITRUS JUICE CONTAINING A VOLATILIZABLE COMPONENT COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: PREHEATING SAID JUICE, SPRAYING SAID PREHEATED JUICE INTO A FIRST VACUUM CHAMBER, INTRODUCING STEAM AT A TEMPERATURE HIGHER THAN THE PREHEATED JUICE INTO SAID VACUUM CHAMBER IN DIRECT HEAT EXCHANGE CONTACT WITH THE SPRAY PARTICLES OF SAID JUICE TO HEAT SAID JUICE AND CONDENSE SOME OF SAID STEAM, PASSING SAID JUICE AND CONDENSED STEAM MIXTURE INTO A SECOND VACUUM CHAMBER MAINTAINED AT A HIGHER VACUUM THAN SAID FIRST CHAMBER, EVAPORATING IN SAID SECOND CHAMBER THE CONDENSED STEAM TOGETHER WITH THE VOLATILIZABLE COMPONENT FROM SAID JUICE, WITHDRAWING AND COLLECTING THE THUS TREATED JUICE FROM THE SECOND CHAMBER, ANDF WITHDRAWING AND CONDENSING THE VAPORIZED STEAM AND VOLATILIZABLE COMPONENT FROM SAID SECOND CHAMBER.
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) | 1963-10-18 | 1964-04-18 | 1964-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-10-18 | 1968-04-18 | 1968-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-10-18 | 1972-04-18 | 1972-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |