US3136642A
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Immersion freezing of fruits and vegetables
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1962-05-16
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Granted: 1964-06-09
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Expires: 1982-05-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George T Backinger
- 👤 John A Frane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:22
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/06; A23B7/04; A23B7/05; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A PROCESS FOR IMPROVING THE THAWING CONSISTENCY OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SALAD WHICH COMPRISES SOAKING SAID FRUITS AND VEGETABLE IN A SOLUTION OF CALCIUM IONS TO INCREASE THE CELLULAR FIRMNESS OF THE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, QUICK-FREEZING THE MOISTURE IN SAID FRUITS AND VEGETABLES INTO ICE CRYSTALS WHICH DO NOT RUPTURE THE CELLULAR STRUCTURE OF THE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, COMBINING SAID QUICKFROZEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WITH A FLOWABLE SALAD DRESSING, FREEZING SAID SALAD DRESING TO SAID FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO PRODUCE A FROZEN MIXTURE AND PRESERVING SAID FROZEN MIXTURE AT A TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 15*F.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A PROCESS FOR IMPROVING THE THAWING CONSISTENCY OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SALAD WHICH COMPRISES SOAKING SAID FRUITS AND VEGETABLE IN A SOLUTION OF CALCIUM IONS TO INCREASE THE CELLULAR FIRMNESS OF THE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, QUICK-FREEZING THE MOISTURE IN SAID FRUITS AND VEGETABLES INTO ICE CRYSTALS WHICH DO NOT RUPTURE THE CELLULAR STRUCTURE OF THE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, COMBINING SAID QUICKFROZEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WITH A FLOWABLE SALAD DRESSING, FREEZING SAID SALAD DRESING TO SAID FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO PRODUCE A FROZEN MIXTURE AND PRESERVING SAID FROZEN MIXTURE AT A TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 15*F.
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) | 1967-06-09 | 1967-12-09 | 1968-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-09 | 1971-12-09 | 1972-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-09 | 1975-12-09 | 1976-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |