US3113871A
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Preparation of fruit juices
Assignee: Airco Inc
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Filing: 1960-12-23
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Granted: 1963-12-10
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Expires: 1980-12-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C Webster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 03:51
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/70; A23L2/76
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING FRUIT JUICE CONTAINING A CONTAMINANT GAS, WHICH METHOD COMPRISES SUPPLYING THE JUICE UNDER PRESSURE TO CHAMBER, CHARGING THE JUICE WITH AN INERT GAS BEFORE DELIVERY OF THE JUICE TO THE CHAMBER, RELEASING THE PRESSURE ON THE CHARGED JUICE IN THE CHAMBER AND ABOVE THE LEVEL OF JUICE ACCUMULATED I THE BOTTOM OF THE CHAMBER, ATOMIZING THE JUICE IN SAID CHAMBER ABOVE SAID LEVEL TO RELEASE THE INERT AND CONTAMINANT GAS FROM THE ATOMIZED PARTICLES, ACCUMULATING JUICE AS IT SETTLES IN THE CHAMBER, VENTING GAS FROM THE CHAMBER ABOVE THE JUICE LEVEL WHILE PREVENTING ENTRANCE OF ATMOSPHERIC AIR INTO THE CHAMBER, MAINTAINING ACCUMULATED JUICE IN THE BOTTOM PART OF THE CHAMBER WITH THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE JUICE IN CONTACT WITH THE GAS IN THE UPPER PART OF THE CHAMBER, AND REMOVING THE JUICE FROM THE LOWER PART OF THE CHAMBER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
144 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING FRUIT JUICE CONTAINING A CONTAMINANT GAS, WHICH METHOD COMPRISES SUPPLYING THE JUICE UNDER PRESSURE TO CHAMBER, CHARGING THE JUICE WITH AN INERT GAS BEFORE DELIVERY OF THE JUICE TO THE CHAMBER, RELEASING THE PRESSURE ON THE CHARGED JUICE IN THE CHAMBER AND ABOVE THE LEVEL OF JUICE ACCUMULATED I THE BOTTOM OF THE CHAMBER, ATOMIZING THE JUICE IN SAID CHAMBER ABOVE SAID LEVEL TO RELEASE THE INERT AND CONTAMINANT GAS FROM THE ATOMIZED PARTICLES, ACCUMULATING JUICE AS IT SETTLES IN THE CHAMBER, VENTING GAS FROM THE CHAMBER ABOVE THE JUICE LEVEL WHILE PREVENTING ENTRANCE OF ATMOSPHERIC AIR INTO THE CHAMBER, MAINTAINING ACCUMULATED JUICE IN THE BOTTOM PART OF THE CHAMBER WITH THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE JUICE IN CONTACT WITH THE GAS IN THE UPPER PART OF THE CHAMBER, AND REMOVING THE JUICE FROM THE LOWER PART OF THE CHAMBER.
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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) | 1966-12-09 | 1967-06-10 | 1967-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-09 | 1971-06-10 | 1971-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-09 | 1975-06-10 | 1975-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |