US3113875A
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Method of dehydrating onion fragments
Assignee: GENTRY DIVISION
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Filing: 1959-10-02
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Granted: 1963-12-10
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Expires: 1979-10-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur N Prater
- 👤 Albert P Vosti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:15
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
IN THE PROCESS OF DEHYDRATING ONION-SLICE FRAGMENTS BY SUBJECTING THEM TO CIRCULATED HEATED DRYING GASES AT A TEMPERATURE WHICH DOES NOT HEAT THE FRAGMENTS IN EXCESS OF THE RANGE FROM ABOUT 130* TO 160*F., THE STEP COMPRISING INITIALLY DRYING THE OUTER SURFACES OF SAID FRAGMENTS, AT SUCH RAPID RATE THAT THE FRAGMENTS BECOME CRIMPLED AND THE SURFACE MOISTURE IS SO LOW THAT THE FRAGMENTS REMAIN DISTINCT AND DO NOT ADHERETO EACH OTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
IN THE PROCESS OF DEHYDRATING ONION-SLICE FRAGMENTS BY SUBJECTING THEM TO CIRCULATED HEATED DRYING GASES AT A TEMPERATURE WHICH DOES NOT HEAT THE FRAGMENTS IN EXCESS OF THE RANGE FROM ABOUT 130* TO 160*F., THE STEP COMPRISING INITIALLY DRYING THE OUTER SURFACES OF SAID FRAGMENTS, AT SUCH RAPID RATE THAT THE FRAGMENTS BECOME CRIMPLED AND THE SURFACE MOISTURE IS SO LOW THAT THE FRAGMENTS REMAIN DISTINCT AND DO NOT ADHERETO EACH OTHER.
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) | 1966-12-09 | 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 |