US3106209A
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Treatment of vegetable and other leaves
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-04-04
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Granted: 1963-10-08
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Expires: 1980-04-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Puzant C Torigian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:33
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24B; A24B15/00; A24B15/10; A24B15/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A METHOD OF TREATING CURED LEAVES OF LEAFY VEGETABLES AND PLANTS OTHER THAN TOBACCO TO PRODUCE A NONTOXIC PRODUCT RESEMBLING AND USABLE LIKE TOBACCO AND HAVING COMPBUSTION PRODUCTS OF REDUCED TAR AND RESIN CONTENT WHICH COMPRISES PROMOTING THE NATURAL ENZYMATIC REACTIONS IN THE LEAVES UNDER CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE, PH AND HUMIDITY CONDITIONS TO DEVELOP A PLEASING FLAVOR, DESTROYING SAID ENZYMES AND THEN SUBJECTING THE LEAVES TO FURTHER SPECIFIC CYZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS BY ADDING THEM TO AN ENZYME-BEARING SOLUTION OF A PROTEOLYTIC ENZYME AND CONTINUING THE ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS UNTIL THE LEAVES ACQUIRE THE APPEARANCE OF SMOKING TOBACCO.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
94 words
A METHOD OF TREATING CURED LEAVES OF LEAFY VEGETABLES AND PLANTS OTHER THAN TOBACCO TO PRODUCE A NONTOXIC PRODUCT RESEMBLING AND USABLE LIKE TOBACCO AND HAVING COMPBUSTION PRODUCTS OF REDUCED TAR AND RESIN CONTENT WHICH COMPRISES PROMOTING THE NATURAL ENZYMATIC REACTIONS IN THE LEAVES UNDER CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE, PH AND HUMIDITY CONDITIONS TO DEVELOP A PLEASING FLAVOR, DESTROYING SAID ENZYMES AND THEN SUBJECTING THE LEAVES TO FURTHER SPECIFIC CYZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS BY ADDING THEM TO AN ENZYME-BEARING SOLUTION OF A PROTEOLYTIC ENZYME AND CONTINUING THE ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS UNTIL THE LEAVES ACQUIRE THE APPEARANCE OF SMOKING TOBACCO.
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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) | 1966-10-07 | 1967-04-08 | 1967-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-07 | 1971-04-08 | 1971-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-07 | 1975-04-08 | 1975-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |