US3220857A
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Process for preparing dehydrated potatoes
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1962-07-05
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Granted: 1965-11-30
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Expires: 1982-07-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Frank Hollis
- 👤 Borders Bert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:56
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A DEHYDRATED POTATO PRODUCT CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF REMOVING ADHERED FOREIGN MATTER FROM RAW POTATOES TO LEAVE SKIN, EYES AND DEFECTS AS UNDESIRABLE PORTIONS ON THE POTATOES, PRECOOKING THE POTATOES AT 140*F. TO 195*F. FOR ABOUT 5 TO 60 MINUTES IN AN AQUEOUS MEDIUM QUENCHING THE PRECOOKED POTATOES UNTIL THE TEMPERATURE THEREOF IS LESS THAN ABOUT 100*F., COOKING THE QUENCHED POTATES UNTIL THEY ARE SOFT ENOUGH TO MASH, MASHING THE COOKED POTATOES, SLURRYING THE MASHED POTATOES WITH SUFFICIENT AQUEOUS MEDIUM TO FORM A SLURRY CONTAINING ABOUT 7 TO 16% POTATO SOLIDS
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A DEHYDRATED POTATO PRODUCT CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF REMOVING ADHERED FOREIGN MATTER FROM RAW POTATOES TO LEAVE SKIN, EYES AND DEFECTS AS UNDESIRABLE PORTIONS ON THE POTATOES, PRECOOKING THE POTATOES AT 140*F. TO 195*F. FOR ABOUT 5 TO 60 MINUTES IN AN AQUEOUS MEDIUM QUENCHING THE PRECOOKED POTATOES UNTIL THE TEMPERATURE THEREOF IS LESS THAN ABOUT 100*F., COOKING THE QUENCHED POTATES UNTIL THEY ARE SOFT ENOUGH TO MASH, MASHING THE COOKED POTATOES, SLURRYING THE MASHED POTATOES WITH SUFFICIENT AQUEOUS MEDIUM TO FORM A SLURRY CONTAINING ABOUT 7 TO 16% POTATO SOLIDS
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) | 1968-11-29 | 1969-05-31 | 1969-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-29 | 1973-05-31 | 1973-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-29 | 1977-05-31 | 1977-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |