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Process for roasting coffee
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1961-06-16
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Granted: 1964-09-22
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Expires: 1981-06-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert R Baldwin
- 👤 John R Lowry
- 👤 Jr William J Ohan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:41
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23N; A23N12/00; A23N12/08; A23F; A23F5/00; A23F5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
A PROCESS FOR ROASTING BEANS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF GREEN COFFEE BEANS AND UNROASTED CACAO BEANS WHICH COMPRISES TREATING SAID BEANS WITH IONIZING PENETRATING RADIATION AT A DOSE OF 5X10**5 REP TO 9X10**6 REP AND HEATING SAID BEANS FOR A TIME AND TEMPERATURE SUFFICIENT TO COMPLETE ROASTING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
A PROCESS FOR ROASTING BEANS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF GREEN COFFEE BEANS AND UNROASTED CACAO BEANS WHICH COMPRISES TREATING SAID BEANS WITH IONIZING PENETRATING RADIATION AT A DOSE OF 5X10**5 REP TO 9X10**6 REP AND HEATING SAID BEANS FOR A TIME AND TEMPERATURE SUFFICIENT TO COMPLETE ROASTING.
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) | 1967-09-22 | 1968-03-23 | 1968-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-22 | 1972-03-23 | 1972-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-22 | 1976-03-23 | 1976-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |