US3114640A
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Composition for ripening fruits and process of using the same
Assignee: Matheson Co Inc
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Filing: 1961-05-12
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Granted: 1963-12-17
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Expires: 1981-05-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Emanuel Vanzo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:34
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/14; A23B7/144; A23B7/152
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A METHOD OF RIPENING FRUIT WHICH COMPRISES PLACING SAID FRUIT IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE, INTRODUCING INTO SAID SPACE AS A MIXED VAPOR PHASE STREAM FROM ABOUT 43 TO ABOUT 25 MOL PERCENT OF THE OLEFINIC HYDROCARBON HAVING LESS THAN 5 CARBON ATOMS AND FROM ABOUT 57 TO ABOUT 75 MOL PERCENT OF A NON-FLAMMABLE VOLATILE HALOGEN DERIVATIVE OF A HYDROCARBON HAVING LESS THAN 5 CARBON ATOMS AND AT LEAT ONE FLUORINE ATOM, AND MAINTAINING SAID FRUIT AND SAID COMPOSITION IN SAID ENCLOSED SPACE UNTIL RIPENING IS EFFECTED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
87 words
A METHOD OF RIPENING FRUIT WHICH COMPRISES PLACING SAID FRUIT IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE, INTRODUCING INTO SAID SPACE AS A MIXED VAPOR PHASE STREAM FROM ABOUT 43 TO ABOUT 25 MOL PERCENT OF THE OLEFINIC HYDROCARBON HAVING LESS THAN 5 CARBON ATOMS AND FROM ABOUT 57 TO ABOUT 75 MOL PERCENT OF A NON-FLAMMABLE VOLATILE HALOGEN DERIVATIVE OF A HYDROCARBON HAVING LESS THAN 5 CARBON ATOMS AND AT LEAT ONE FLUORINE ATOM, AND MAINTAINING SAID FRUIT AND SAID COMPOSITION IN SAID ENCLOSED SPACE UNTIL RIPENING IS EFFECTED.
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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) | 1966-12-16 | 1967-06-17 | 1967-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-16 | 1971-06-17 | 1971-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-16 | 1975-06-17 | 1975-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |