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Prepared frozen food for cooking and method of preparing the same
Assignee: Tra-Way Corp
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Filing: 1959-06-09
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Granted: 1963-02-19
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Expires: 1979-06-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis L Libby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:49
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L13/00; A23L13/50; A23L13/55; A23L13/57; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/14; A23P; A23P20/00; A23P20/10; A23P20/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING AN UNCOOKED FOOD WHICH IS READY TO BE COOKED WITHOUT FURTHER PREPARATION WHICH COMPRISES SUBMERGING A FOOD SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ONION, POTATO, MEAT, FISH AND POULTRY IN AN EDIBLE COOKING MATERIAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF OIL AND FAT AT A TEMPERATURE AT WHICH SAID COOKING MATERIAL IS A LIQUID AN NOT MORE THAN 375* F. FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 5 TO ABOUT 40 SECONDS SUCH THAT SAID FOOD REMAINS UNCOOKED, AND FREEZING THE RESULTANT COATED FOOD, WHEREBY THE QUANTITY OF SEALING MATERIAL COATED ON THE FOOD IS SUFFICIENT TO SERVE AS THE COOKING MEDIUM WITHOUT THE USE OF ADDITIONAL OLEAGINOUS MATERIAL WHEN THE COATED FOOD IS TO BE COOKED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
119 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING AN UNCOOKED FOOD WHICH IS READY TO BE COOKED WITHOUT FURTHER PREPARATION WHICH COMPRISES SUBMERGING A FOOD SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ONION, POTATO, MEAT, FISH AND POULTRY IN AN EDIBLE COOKING MATERIAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF OIL AND FAT AT A TEMPERATURE AT WHICH SAID COOKING MATERIAL IS A LIQUID AN NOT MORE THAN 375* F. FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 5 TO ABOUT 40 SECONDS SUCH THAT SAID FOOD REMAINS UNCOOKED, AND FREEZING THE RESULTANT COATED FOOD, WHEREBY THE QUANTITY OF SEALING MATERIAL COATED ON THE FOOD IS SUFFICIENT TO SERVE AS THE COOKING MEDIUM WITHOUT THE USE OF ADDITIONAL OLEAGINOUS MATERIAL WHEN THE COATED FOOD IS TO BE COOKED.
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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) | 1966-02-18 | 1966-08-20 | 1967-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-18 | 1970-08-20 | 1971-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-18 | 1974-08-20 | 1975-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |