US3025171A
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Dehydrating vegetables
Assignee: Thomas J Lipton Co
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Filing: 1956-12-11
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Granted: 1962-03-13
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Expires: 1976-12-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W Schroeder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:26
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/50; A23B2/503; A23B7/00; A23B7/02; A23B7/0215
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
THE PROCESS OF IRRADIATING A VEGETABLE WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF DEHYDRATING THE VEGETABLE TO A MOISTURE CONTENT OF FROM ABOUT 1% TO ABOUT 20% BY WEIGHT AND THEREAFTER IRRADIATING THE DEHYDRATED VEGETABLE WITH A SOURCE OF IONIZING RADIATION TO PROVIDE AN ABSORBED DOSAGE IN SAID VEGETABLE OF FROM .25 MILLION TO ABOUT 11 MILLION REP., SAID IONIZING RADIATION SOURCE HAVING AN ENERGY LEVEL WHICH DOES NOT EXCEED ABOUT 10 MILLION ELECTRON VOLTS IN ORDER TO AVOID INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS IN SAID VEGETABLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
THE PROCESS OF IRRADIATING A VEGETABLE WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF DEHYDRATING THE VEGETABLE TO A MOISTURE CONTENT OF FROM ABOUT 1% TO ABOUT 20% BY WEIGHT AND THEREAFTER IRRADIATING THE DEHYDRATED VEGETABLE WITH A SOURCE OF IONIZING RADIATION TO PROVIDE AN ABSORBED DOSAGE IN SAID VEGETABLE OF FROM .25 MILLION TO ABOUT 11 MILLION REP., SAID IONIZING RADIATION SOURCE HAVING AN ENERGY LEVEL WHICH DOES NOT EXCEED ABOUT 10 MILLION ELECTRON VOLTS IN ORDER TO AVOID INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS IN SAID VEGETABLE.
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) | 1965-03-12 | 1965-09-11 | 1966-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-03-12 | 1969-09-11 | 1970-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-03-12 | 1973-09-11 | 1974-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |