US3038813A
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Process for manufacture of rapidly rehydratable dehydrated fruits and vegetables
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-08-05
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Granted: 1962-06-12
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Expires: 1980-08-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr James Cording
- 👤 Roderick K Eskew
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:10
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/02; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/14; A23P; A23P30/00; A23P30/30; A23P30/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
THE PROCESS FOR PREPARING A RAPIDLY REHYDRATABLE FOOD PRODUCT COMPRISING DRYING A MEMBER OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PIECES TO A MOISTURE CONTENT BETWEEN ABOUT 20 TO 50%, HEATING THE PIECE AT PRESSURES BETWEEN ABOUT 60 AND 20 P.S.I.G., SO AS TO SUPERHEAT ITS CONTAINED WATER WITH RESPECT TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURES, AND INSTANTLY RELEASING THE PRESSURE TO THAT OF THE ATMOSPHERE THEREBY FLASHING FROM LIQUID TO VAPOR A PORTION OF THE SUPERHEATED WATER THUS CREATING A PARTIALLY DEHYDRATED PIECE, HAVING POROUS STRAUCTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
THE PROCESS FOR PREPARING A RAPIDLY REHYDRATABLE FOOD PRODUCT COMPRISING DRYING A MEMBER OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PIECES TO A MOISTURE CONTENT BETWEEN ABOUT 20 TO 50%, HEATING THE PIECE AT PRESSURES BETWEEN ABOUT 60 AND 20 P.S.I.G., SO AS TO SUPERHEAT ITS CONTAINED WATER WITH RESPECT TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURES, AND INSTANTLY RELEASING THE PRESSURE TO THAT OF THE ATMOSPHERE THEREBY FLASHING FROM LIQUID TO VAPOR A PORTION OF THE SUPERHEATED WATER THUS CREATING A PARTIALLY DEHYDRATED PIECE, HAVING POROUS STRAUCTURE.
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) | 1965-06-11 | 1965-12-11 | 1966-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-06-11 | 1969-12-11 | 1970-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-06-11 | 1973-12-11 | 1974-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |