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US3185579A
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Packaging of freshly baked bread
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-11-05
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Granted: 1965-05-25
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Expires: 1982-11-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dehne Rudolf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:37
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21D; A21D15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
PROCESS FOR PACKAGING FRESHLY BAKED BREAD WHICH COMPRISES AGING THE BAKED BREAD MASS BY ALLOWING THE MASS TO STAND FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST ABOUT 6 HOURS IMMEDIATELY AFTER BAKING TO COOL AND STRUCTURALLY STABILIZE THE HOT SOFT MASS, MOISTENING JUST THE SURFACE OF THE MASS TO SOFTEN SLIGHTLY THE OUTERMOST CRISPY SURFACE PORTION THEREOF WITHOUT SOFTENING THE INTERIOR PORTION OF SUCH MASS, HERMETICALLY SEALING THE MASS IN A FLEXIBLE, HEATSEALABLE POLYOLEFIN FOIL HAVING A THICKNESS OF AT LEAST ABOUT 0.03 MM. AND BELOW ABOUT 0.15 MM. UNDER A VACUUM OF AT LEAST ABOUT 0.8 ATMOSPHERE ABSOLUTE, STERILIZING THE MASS HERMETICALLY SEALED IN THE FOIL AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ABOUT 70 AND 120*C. FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 1 TO 3 HOURS, AND IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER COOLING THE STERILIZED HERMETICLALY SEALED MASS RAPIDLY TO AT LEAST ABOUT 10*C.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
PROCESS FOR PACKAGING FRESHLY BAKED BREAD WHICH COMPRISES AGING THE BAKED BREAD MASS BY ALLOWING THE MASS TO STAND FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST ABOUT 6 HOURS IMMEDIATELY AFTER BAKING TO COOL AND STRUCTURALLY STABILIZE THE HOT SOFT MASS, MOISTENING JUST THE SURFACE OF THE MASS TO SOFTEN SLIGHTLY THE OUTERMOST CRISPY SURFACE PORTION THEREOF WITHOUT SOFTENING THE INTERIOR PORTION OF SUCH MASS, HERMETICALLY SEALING THE MASS IN A FLEXIBLE, HEATSEALABLE POLYOLEFIN FOIL HAVING A THICKNESS OF AT LEAST ABOUT 0.03 MM. AND BELOW ABOUT 0.15 MM. UNDER A VACUUM OF AT LEAST ABOUT 0.8 ATMOSPHERE ABSOLUTE, STERILIZING THE MASS HERMETICALLY SEALED IN THE FOIL AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ABOUT 70 AND 120*C. FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 1 TO 3 HOURS, AND IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER COOLING THE STERILIZED HERMETICLALY SEALED MASS RAPIDLY TO AT LEAST ABOUT 10*C.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2380134A
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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) | 1968-05-24 | 1968-11-23 | 1969-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-24 | 1972-11-23 | 1973-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-24 | 1976-11-23 | 1977-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |