US3050404A
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Method for preparing frozen french fried potatoes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-05-01
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Granted: 1962-08-21
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Expires: 1981-05-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Traisman Edwin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:07
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/04; A23B7/0441; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING AND PRESERVING POTATOES COMPRISING, CUTTING THE POTATOES INTO PIECES, WASHING THE PIECES TO REMOVE EXCESS OUTSIDE STACH, COOKING THE WASHED PIECES IN HOT COOKING OIL FOR A TIME PERIOD SUFFICIENT TO REDUCE THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE PIECES WITHIN A RANGE OF ABOUT 41% TO 54% INCLUSIVE WHEREBY TO RE DUCE ICE CRYSTAL FORMATION DURING SUBSEQUENT FREEZING OPERATIONS AND MINIMIZE THE RUPTURE OF COOKED STARCH GRANULES IN THE POTATO BODY, REMOVING THE PIECES FROM THE COOKING OIL, AND FREEZING THE PIECES.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
85 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING AND PRESERVING POTATOES COMPRISING, CUTTING THE POTATOES INTO PIECES, WASHING THE PIECES TO REMOVE EXCESS OUTSIDE STACH, COOKING THE WASHED PIECES IN HOT COOKING OIL FOR A TIME PERIOD SUFFICIENT TO REDUCE THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE PIECES WITHIN A RANGE OF ABOUT 41% TO 54% INCLUSIVE WHEREBY TO RE DUCE ICE CRYSTAL FORMATION DURING SUBSEQUENT FREEZING OPERATIONS AND MINIMIZE THE RUPTURE OF COOKED STARCH GRANULES IN THE POTATO BODY, REMOVING THE PIECES FROM THE COOKING OIL, AND FREEZING THE PIECES.
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) | 1965-08-20 | 1966-02-19 | 1966-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-08-20 | 1970-02-19 | 1970-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-08-20 | 1974-02-19 | 1974-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |