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US3063849A
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Method of producing dehydrated cooked potatoes
Assignee: International Minerals and Chemical Corp
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Filing: 1960-10-17
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Granted: 1962-11-13
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Expires: 1980-10-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alvin I Nelson
- 👤 John N Mcgill
- 👤 Marvin P Steinberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 13:21
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L23/00; A23L23/10; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING DEHYDRATED COOKED POTATOES WHICH MAY BE RECONSTITUTED TO PROVIDE EITHER A MASHED OR A BAKED POTATO WHICH COMPRISES: (1) PRECOOKING POTATO SLABS AT A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUTOF ABOUT 145* F. TO ABOUT 170* F. FOR A TIME PERIOD OF FROMOF FROM ABOUT 15 TO ABOUT 45 MINUTES IN WATER CONTAININGNTAINING (2) COOLING THE PRECOOKED POTATO SLABS TO A TEMPERA-EMPERA TURE BELOW ABOUT 60*F. WITH COLD WATER ESSENTIALLYNTIALY FREE OF MINERALS OTHER THAN CALCIUM AND MAINTAININGTAINING THE POTATO SLABS AT A TEMPERATUREBELOW ABOUT 60*F.T 60* F. FOR AT LEAST ABOUT 10 MINUTES; (3) COOKING THE COOLED PRECOOKED POTATO SLABS WITHABS WITH STEAM FOR A TIME PERIOD OF FROM ABOUT 10 TO ABOUTO ABOUT 20 MINUTES; (4) MASHING THE HOT COOKED POTATOES; (5) RAPIDLY DRYING THE MASHED POTATOES AS A THIN FILM ON A HEATED SURFACE TO MOISTURE CONTENT OF NOT MORE THAN ABOUT 5%; ANDD (6) CRUMBLING THE DRIED POTATO TO PROVIDE A POTATO SAID PROCESS BEING CARRIED OUT IN THE SUBTANTIAL ABSENCE OF IRON CONTAMINATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING DEHYDRATED COOKED POTATOES WHICH MAY BE RECONSTITUTED TO PROVIDE EITHER A MASHED OR A BAKED POTATO WHICH COMPRISES: (1) PRECOOKING POTATO SLABS AT A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUTOF ABOUT 145* F. TO ABOUT 170* F. FOR A TIME PERIOD OF FROMOF FROM ABOUT 15 TO ABOUT 45 MINUTES IN WATER CONTAININGNTAINING (2) COOLING THE PRECOOKED POTATO SLABS TO A TEMPERA-EMPERA TURE BELOW ABOUT 60*F. WITH COLD WATER ESSENTIALLYNTIALY FREE OF MINERALS OTHER THAN CALCIUM AND MAINTAININGTAINING THE POTATO SLABS AT A TEMPERATUREBELOW ABOUT 60*F.T 60* F. FOR AT LEAST ABOUT 10 MINUTES; (3) COOKING THE COOLED PRECOOKED POTATO SLABS WITHABS WITH STEAM FOR A TIME PERIOD OF FROM ABOUT 10 TO ABOUTO ABOUT 20 MINUTES; (4) MASHING THE HOT COOKED POTATOES; (5) RAPIDLY DRYING THE MASHED POTATOES AS A THIN FILM ON A HEATED SURFACE TO MOISTURE CONTENT OF NOT MORE THAN ABOUT 5%; ANDD (6) CRUMBLING THE DRIED POTATO TO PROVIDE A POTATO SAID PROCESS BEING CARRIED OUT IN THE SUBTANTIAL ABSENCE OF IRON CONTAMINATION.
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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) | 1965-11-12 | 1966-05-14 | 1966-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-11-12 | 1970-05-14 | 1970-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-11-12 | 1974-05-14 | 1974-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |