US2973276A
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Process of dehydrating potatoes
Assignee: Snow Flake Canning Co
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Filing: 1956-12-19
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Granted: 1961-02-28
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Expires: 1976-12-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph W Cyr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:17
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/02; A23B7/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
THE PROCESS OF DEHYDRATING POTATOES TO SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE THE BREAKAGE THEREOF IN PACKING AND SHIPPING WHICH CONSISTS IN CUTTING THE POTATOES INTO SMALL UNITS, IMMERSING THE FRESHLY-CUT UNITS IN AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF A REAGENT TAKEN FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF SODIUM CHLORIDE, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, AND SODIUM NITRATE OF A CONCENTRATION OF THE ORDER OF 3 PERCENT FOR A PERIOD IN THE ORDER OF FIVE MINUTES TO PARTIALLY DISSOLVE THE PECTIC SUBSTANCES SURROUNDING THE STARCH CELLS, THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID AQUEOUS SOLUTION BEING NOT SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN APPROXIMATELY 100*F., AND THEREAFTER DRYING THE UNITS WHILE STILL WET WITH THE SALT SOLUTION TO A WATER CONTENT NOT EXCEEDING 12 PERCENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
THE PROCESS OF DEHYDRATING POTATOES TO SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE THE BREAKAGE THEREOF IN PACKING AND SHIPPING WHICH CONSISTS IN CUTTING THE POTATOES INTO SMALL UNITS, IMMERSING THE FRESHLY-CUT UNITS IN AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF A REAGENT TAKEN FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF SODIUM CHLORIDE, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, AND SODIUM NITRATE OF A CONCENTRATION OF THE ORDER OF 3 PERCENT FOR A PERIOD IN THE ORDER OF FIVE MINUTES TO PARTIALLY DISSOLVE THE PECTIC SUBSTANCES SURROUNDING THE STARCH CELLS, THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID AQUEOUS SOLUTION BEING NOT SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN APPROXIMATELY 100*F., AND THEREAFTER DRYING THE UNITS WHILE STILL WET WITH THE SALT SOLUTION TO A WATER CONTENT NOT EXCEEDING 12 PERCENT.
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) | 1964-02-28 | 1964-08-29 | 1965-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-02-28 | 1968-08-29 | 1969-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-02-28 | 1972-08-29 | 1973-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |