US3205078A
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Method of concentrating citrus juice
Assignee: Cherry Burrell Corp
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Filing: 1961-08-10
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Granted: 1965-09-07
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Expires: 1981-08-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur F Lund
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:04
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D9/00; B01D9/02; B01D9/04; A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/02; A23L2/08; A23L2/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A METHOD OF CONCENTRATING A CITRUS JUICE COMPRISING: SEPARATING SAID JUICE INTO A PULP FRACTION CONTAININGG INSOLUBLE SOLIDS AND A FIRST LIQUID FRACTION, COOLING SAID LIQUID FRACTION TO A TEMPERATURE BELOW THE FREEZING POINT OF THE WATER PHASE OF THE LIQUID FRACTION TO FORM ICE CRYSTALS; SEPERATING SAID ICE CRYSTALS FROM SAID LIQUID FRACTION TO FORM A CONCENTRATED FIRST LIQUID; MELTING THE ICE CRYSTALS TO FORM COLD WATER; COMBINING THE WATER SO FORMED WITH PULP FRACTION; REMOVING THE INSOLUBLE SOLIDS FROM SAID PULP FRACTION AND WATER MIXTURE TO FORM A SECOND LIQUID OF RELATIVELY LOW CONCENTRATION; CONCENTRATING SAID SECOND LIQUID; AND MIXING SAID CONENTRATED FIRST LIQUID WITH SAID CONCENTRATED SECOND LIQUID FRACTION TO FORM A FINAL PRODUCT OF THE DESIRED CONCENTRATION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
121 words
A METHOD OF CONCENTRATING A CITRUS JUICE COMPRISING: SEPARATING SAID JUICE INTO A PULP FRACTION CONTAININGG INSOLUBLE SOLIDS AND A FIRST LIQUID FRACTION, COOLING SAID LIQUID FRACTION TO A TEMPERATURE BELOW THE FREEZING POINT OF THE WATER PHASE OF THE LIQUID FRACTION TO FORM ICE CRYSTALS; SEPERATING SAID ICE CRYSTALS FROM SAID LIQUID FRACTION TO FORM A CONCENTRATED FIRST LIQUID; MELTING THE ICE CRYSTALS TO FORM COLD WATER; COMBINING THE WATER SO FORMED WITH PULP FRACTION; REMOVING THE INSOLUBLE SOLIDS FROM SAID PULP FRACTION AND WATER MIXTURE TO FORM A SECOND LIQUID OF RELATIVELY LOW CONCENTRATION; CONCENTRATING SAID SECOND LIQUID; AND MIXING SAID CONENTRATED FIRST LIQUID WITH SAID CONCENTRATED SECOND LIQUID FRACTION TO FORM A FINAL PRODUCT OF THE DESIRED CONCENTRATION.
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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) | 1968-09-06 | 1969-03-08 | 1969-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-06 | 1973-03-08 | 1973-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-06 | 1977-03-08 | 1977-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |