US3172770A
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Process for preparing tomato concentrate
Assignee: The Campbell's Co
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Filing: 1962-03-23
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Granted: 1965-03-09
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Expires: 1982-03-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph A Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:22
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/02; A23L2/08; A23L2/12; A23L19/00; A23L19/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
THE PROCESS OF PREPARING A TOMATO CONCENTRATE FOR STORAGE AND USE IN PREPARING TOMATO PRODUCTS, THE STEPS WHICH COMPRISE SEPARATING THE JUICE FROM FRESH TOMATOES, DIVIDING SAID JUICE INTO A PLURALITY OF FRACTIONS, ONE OF SAID FRACTIONS CONTAINING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE INSOLUBLES IN SAID JUICE AND THE OTHER OF SAID FRACTIONS CONTAINING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL THE SOLUBLES IN SAID JUICE, COOLING AND FREEZING SAID FRACTION CONTAINING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF SAID INSOLUBLES AND CONCENTRATING SAID FRACTION CONTAINING SAID SOLUBLES TO A VOLUME OF APPROXIMATELY ONE-TENTH OF ITS ORIGINAL VOLUME, SALTING SAID CONCENTRATED FRACTION TO A SALT CONCENTRATION OF APPROXIMATELY 80% OF SATURATION OF THE FREE MOISTURE THEREIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
THE PROCESS OF PREPARING A TOMATO CONCENTRATE FOR STORAGE AND USE IN PREPARING TOMATO PRODUCTS, THE STEPS WHICH COMPRISE SEPARATING THE JUICE FROM FRESH TOMATOES, DIVIDING SAID JUICE INTO A PLURALITY OF FRACTIONS, ONE OF SAID FRACTIONS CONTAINING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE INSOLUBLES IN SAID JUICE AND THE OTHER OF SAID FRACTIONS CONTAINING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL THE SOLUBLES IN SAID JUICE, COOLING AND FREEZING SAID FRACTION CONTAINING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF SAID INSOLUBLES AND CONCENTRATING SAID FRACTION CONTAINING SAID SOLUBLES TO A VOLUME OF APPROXIMATELY ONE-TENTH OF ITS ORIGINAL VOLUME, SALTING SAID CONCENTRATED FRACTION TO A SALT CONCENTRATION OF APPROXIMATELY 80% OF SATURATION OF THE FREE MOISTURE THEREIN.
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) | 1968-03-08 | 1968-09-07 | 1969-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-08 | 1972-09-07 | 1973-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-08 | 1976-09-07 | 1977-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |