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US3021223A
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Process for increasing bulk density of potato flakes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-09-13
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Granted: 1962-02-13
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Expires: 1980-09-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roderick K Eskew
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:04
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A PROCESS COMPRISING HYDRATING POTATO FLAKES TO A MOISTURE CONTENT OF ABOUT FROM 25 TO 35% WITH A HYDRATING MEDIUM, MANIPULATING THE HYDRATED POTATO FLAKES TO PRODUCE AGGREGATES AND LAMINATES THEREOF, THEREBY TO THICKEN THEM AND INCREASE THEIR BULK DENSITY, AND DRYING THE THUS-THICKENED FLAKES TO OBTAIN DEHYDRATED FLAKES HAVING A BULK DENSITY OF ABOUT FROM 35 TO 52 POUNDS PER CUBIC FOOT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A PROCESS COMPRISING HYDRATING POTATO FLAKES TO A MOISTURE CONTENT OF ABOUT FROM 25 TO 35% WITH A HYDRATING MEDIUM, MANIPULATING THE HYDRATED POTATO FLAKES TO PRODUCE AGGREGATES AND LAMINATES THEREOF, THEREBY TO THICKEN THEM AND INCREASE THEIR BULK DENSITY, AND DRYING THE THUS-THICKENED FLAKES TO OBTAIN DEHYDRATED FLAKES HAVING A BULK DENSITY OF ABOUT FROM 35 TO 52 POUNDS PER CUBIC FOOT.
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) | 1965-02-12 | 1965-08-14 | 1966-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-02-12 | 1969-08-14 | 1970-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-02-12 | 1973-08-14 | 1974-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |