US3044887A
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Method of concentrating fruit juice
Assignee: Union Carbide Corp
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Filing: 1959-03-30
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Granted: 1962-07-17
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Expires: 1979-03-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul L Smith
- 👤 Alfred L Bayes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:37
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/02; A23L2/08; A23L2/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A CONCENTRATED FRUIT JUICE WHICH COMPRISES SEPARATING JUICE FROM FRUIT, CONCENTRATING A FIRST PORTION OF SAID JUICE BY REMOVING WATER THEREFROM, CONCENTRATING A SECOND PORTION OF SAID JUICE BY REMOVING WATER THEREFROM WHILE RETAINING THE VOLATILE FRACTION OF SAID JUICE, SUBJECTING SAID SECOND PORTION OF SAID JUICE TO A STRIPPING OPERATION WHEREIN THE INERT GAS IS PASSED THROUGH SAID JUICE SO AS TO PERFERENTIALLY DISPLACE AT LEAST A PORTION OF OXYGEN PRESENT IN SAID JUICE, PROTECTING SAID FIRST PORTION OF JUICE FROM CONTAMINATION WITH OXYGEN BY MAINTAINING SAID FIRST PORTION IN A NON-OXIDIZING ATMOSPHERE, PROTECTING SAID SECOND PORTION OF JUICE WHICH HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO SAID STRIPPING OPERATION FROM CONTAMINATION BY MAINTAINING SAID SECOND PORTION IN A NONOXIDIZING ATMOSPHERE, COMBINING SAID FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS OF SAID JUICE, AND STORING SAID COMBINED PORTIONS UNDER NON-OXIDIZING CONDITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A CONCENTRATED FRUIT JUICE WHICH COMPRISES SEPARATING JUICE FROM FRUIT, CONCENTRATING A FIRST PORTION OF SAID JUICE BY REMOVING WATER THEREFROM, CONCENTRATING A SECOND PORTION OF SAID JUICE BY REMOVING WATER THEREFROM WHILE RETAINING THE VOLATILE FRACTION OF SAID JUICE, SUBJECTING SAID SECOND PORTION OF SAID JUICE TO A STRIPPING OPERATION WHEREIN THE INERT GAS IS PASSED THROUGH SAID JUICE SO AS TO PERFERENTIALLY DISPLACE AT LEAST A PORTION OF OXYGEN PRESENT IN SAID JUICE, PROTECTING SAID FIRST PORTION OF JUICE FROM CONTAMINATION WITH OXYGEN BY MAINTAINING SAID FIRST PORTION IN A NON-OXIDIZING ATMOSPHERE, PROTECTING SAID SECOND PORTION OF JUICE WHICH HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO SAID STRIPPING OPERATION FROM CONTAMINATION BY MAINTAINING SAID SECOND PORTION IN A NONOXIDIZING ATMOSPHERE, COMBINING SAID FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS OF SAID JUICE, AND STORING SAID COMBINED PORTIONS UNDER NON-OXIDIZING CONDITIONS.
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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) | 1965-07-16 | 1966-01-15 | 1966-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-07-16 | 1970-01-15 | 1970-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-07-16 | 1974-01-15 | 1974-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |