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Method for making dehydrated apples
Assignee: Vacu-Dry Co
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Filing: 1960-06-17
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Granted: 1962-08-14
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Expires: 1980-06-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William R Dorsey
- 👤 Sumner I Strashun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:37
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A DEHYDRATED APPLE SEGMENT FORMED WITH A PLURALITY OF SPACED PERFORATIONS AND WHEREIN THE CELLS IN RIDGES OF SAID SEGMENT SPACING SAID PERFORATIONS ARE RETAINED NORMALLY OPEN AND UNCRUSHED, SAID SEGMENT BEING PREPARED BY A DEHYDRATION PROCESS REDUCING THE MOISTURE CONTENT THEREOF TO ABOUT 16% TO 30% BY WEIGHT OF SAID SEGMENT, FOLLOWED BY A PUNCTURING PROCESS TO DEFINE SAID PLURALITY OF SPACED PERFORATIONS AND BEING FURTHER PREPARED BY A SECOND DEHYDRATION PROCESS SUBSEQUENT TO THE PUNCTURING PROCESS TO REDUCE THE SEGMENT MOISTURE CONTENT TO LESS THAN 5% BY WEIGHT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A DEHYDRATED APPLE SEGMENT FORMED WITH A PLURALITY OF SPACED PERFORATIONS AND WHEREIN THE CELLS IN RIDGES OF SAID SEGMENT SPACING SAID PERFORATIONS ARE RETAINED NORMALLY OPEN AND UNCRUSHED, SAID SEGMENT BEING PREPARED BY A DEHYDRATION PROCESS REDUCING THE MOISTURE CONTENT THEREOF TO ABOUT 16% TO 30% BY WEIGHT OF SAID SEGMENT, FOLLOWED BY A PUNCTURING PROCESS TO DEFINE SAID PLURALITY OF SPACED PERFORATIONS AND BEING FURTHER PREPARED BY A SECOND DEHYDRATION PROCESS SUBSEQUENT TO THE PUNCTURING PROCESS TO REDUCE THE SEGMENT MOISTURE CONTENT TO LESS THAN 5% BY WEIGHT.
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) | 1965-08-13 | 1966-02-12 | 1966-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-08-13 | 1970-02-12 | 1970-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-08-13 | 1974-02-12 | 1974-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |