US3109739A
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Potato products and process for making same
Assignee: Frito Lay Inc
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Filing: 1962-06-12
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Granted: 1963-11-05
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Expires: 1982-06-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Barney W Hilton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:21
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/18; A23L19/19; A23L19/13; A23L19/135; A23L29/00; A23L29/20; A23L29/206; A23L29/262
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A FRIED POTATO PRODUCT WHICH COMPRISES REDUCING THE PARTICLE SIZE OF RAW POTATOES TO FORM A MIXTURE OF FINELY DIVIDED SOLIDS AND LIQUID, SEPARATING FROM SAID MIXTURE FROM ABOUT 40 TO ABOUT 80% BY WEIGHT OF SAID MIXTURE AS LIQUID, FORMING AN ADMIXTURE OF SAID FINELY DIVIDED SOLIDS OF AN INGESTIBLE GELLING AGENT, FORMING SAID ADMIXTURE INTO SHAPED BODIES, AND SUBSEQUENTLY FRYING SAID SHAPED BODIES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A FRIED POTATO PRODUCT WHICH COMPRISES REDUCING THE PARTICLE SIZE OF RAW POTATOES TO FORM A MIXTURE OF FINELY DIVIDED SOLIDS AND LIQUID, SEPARATING FROM SAID MIXTURE FROM ABOUT 40 TO ABOUT 80% BY WEIGHT OF SAID MIXTURE AS LIQUID, FORMING AN ADMIXTURE OF SAID FINELY DIVIDED SOLIDS OF AN INGESTIBLE GELLING AGENT, FORMING SAID ADMIXTURE INTO SHAPED BODIES, AND SUBSEQUENTLY FRYING SAID SHAPED BODIES.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A POTATO PRODUCT WHICH COMPRISES REDUCING THE PARTICLE SIZE OF RAW POTATOES TO FORM A MIXTURE OF FINELY DIVIDED SOLIDS AND LIQUID, SEPARATING SUFFICIENT LIQUID FROM SAID MIXTURE TO BRING THE SOLIDS CONTENT OF SAID MIXTURE TO FROM 36 TO 42% BY WEIGHT, FORMING THE SOLIDS INTO SHAPED BODIES, AND SUBSEQUENTLY FRYING SAID SHAPED BODIES.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A POTATO PRODUCT WHICH COMPRISES REDUCING THE PARTICLE SIZE OF RAW POTATOES TO FORM A MIXTURE OF FINELY DIVIDED SOLIDS AND LIQUID, SEPARATING SUFFICIENT LIQUID FROM SAID MIXTURE TO BRING THE SOLIDS CONTENT OF SAID MIXTURE TO FROM 36 TO 42% BY WEIGHT, FORMING THE SOLIDS INTO SHAPED BODIES, AND SUBSEQUENTLY FRYING SAID SHAPED BODIES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-11-04 | 1967-05-06 | 1967-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-04 | 1971-05-06 | 1971-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-04 | 1975-05-06 | 1975-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |