US3072490A
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Method of producing high density low viscosity citrus juice concentrate
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-09-22
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Granted: 1963-01-08
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Expires: 1979-09-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph G Sargeant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:06
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/02; A23L2/08; A23L2/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S159/00; Y10S159/16; Y10S159/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING A LOW VISCOSITY CITRUS JUICE CONCENTRATE HAVING A DENSITY OF AT LEAST 65* BRIX WHICH CAN BE RECONSTITUTED BY MIXING WITH WATER ALONE, WITHOUT ADDITION OF FRESH JUICE, TO PROVIDE A DRINK HAVING A FLAVOR ESSENTIALLY THE SAME AS THAT OF THE JUICE FROM WHICH THE CONCENTRATE IS PREPARED, COMPRISING FLOWING THE JUICE AS A SOLID CONFINED STREAM UNDER SUBSTANTIAL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE; APPLYING TO THE FLOWING JUICE WHILE UNDER SUCH PRESSURE HIGH FREQUENCY ELECTRICAL OSCILLATIONS; THEN DISCHARGING THE JUICE INTO A FLASH EVAPORATION ZONE WHILE MAINTAINING SAID ZONE UNDER HIGH VACUUM AND AT SUCH TEMPERATURE AS TO CAUSE THE WATER CONTENT OF THE JUICE TO FLASH INTO VAPOR, ALL PARTS OF THE ENTIRE QUANTITY OF JUICE BEING
Claim 2
Independent Claim
121 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING A LOW VISCOSITY CITRUS JUICE CONCENTRATE HAVING A DENSITY OF AT LEAST 65* BRIX WHICH CAN BE RECONSTITUTED BY MIXING WITH WATER ALONE, WITHOUT ADDITION OF FRESH JUICE, TO PROVIDE A DRINK HAVING A FLAVOR ESSENTIALLY THE SAME AS THAT OF THE JUICE FROM WHICH THE CONCENTRATE IS PREPARED, COMPRISING FLOWING THE JUICE AS A SOLID CONFINED STREAM UNDER SUBSTANTIAL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE; APPLYING TO THE FLOWING JUICE WHILE UNDER SUCH PRESSURE HIGH FREQUENCY ELECTRICAL OSCILLATIONS; THEN DISCHARGING THE JUICE INTO A FLASH EVAPORATION ZONE WHILE MAINTAINING SAID ZONE UNDER HIGH VACUUM AND AT SUCH TEMPERATURE AS TO CAUSE THE WATER CONTENT OF THE JUICE TO FLASH INTO VAPOR, ALL PARTS OF THE ENTIRE QUANTITY OF JUICE BEING
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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) | 1966-01-07 | 1966-07-09 | 1967-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-07 | 1970-07-09 | 1971-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-07 | 1974-07-09 | 1975-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |