US2980543A
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Process for preparing instant potato
Assignee: Hexion Inc
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Filing: 1958-07-16
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Granted: 1961-04-18
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Expires: 1978-07-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James F Hale
- 👤 Ralph A Klein
- 👤 Elizabeth M Bradway
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:45
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/90; A23B2/94; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/15; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S159/00; Y10S159/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
IN PREPARING, FROM COOKED AND MASHED POTATOES, A DRY PRODUCT RECONSTITUTABLE TO MASHED FORM BY MIXING WITH A HOT WATER AND MILK, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES DRYING THE MASHED POTATO, THEN REDUCING IT TO PARTICULATE FORM AND APPLYING TO THE SURFACES OF THE PARTICLES SO FORMED A TEXTURE IMPROVING AND ANTISTICKING AGENT, THE SAID AGENT BEING A NON-TOXIC, EDIBLE AND OXIDATION RESISTANT SURFACTANT CONTAINING BOTH HYDROPHILIC AND HYDROPHOBIC GROUPS AND THE PROPORTION OF THE SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
IN PREPARING, FROM COOKED AND MASHED POTATOES, A DRY PRODUCT RECONSTITUTABLE TO MASHED FORM BY MIXING WITH A HOT WATER AND MILK, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES DRYING THE MASHED POTATO, THEN REDUCING IT TO PARTICULATE FORM AND APPLYING TO THE SURFACES OF THE PARTICLES SO FORMED A TEXTURE IMPROVING AND ANTISTICKING AGENT, THE SAID AGENT BEING A NON-TOXIC, EDIBLE AND OXIDATION RESISTANT SURFACTANT CONTAINING BOTH HYDROPHILIC AND HYDROPHOBIC GROUPS AND THE PROPORTION OF THE SAID
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1964-04-17 | 1964-10-17 | 1965-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-04-17 | 1968-10-17 | 1969-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-04-17 | 1972-10-17 | 1973-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |