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Process for banana ripening
Assignee: Union Carbide Corp
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Filing: 1961-09-20
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Granted: 1966-02-08
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Expires: 1981-09-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Milton L Dunham
- 👤 Francis M O'connor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:32
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/14; A23B7/144; A23B7/152; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S424/00; Y10S424/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A PROCESS FOR BANANA RIPENING COMPRISING THE STEPS OF ADSORBING ETHYLENE ON AN UNREACTIVE DEHYDRATED CRYSTALLINE ZIOLITIC MOLECULAR SIEVE, CONTACTING THE ETHYLENE-CON TAINING MOLECULAR SIEVE WITH MOISTURE-CONTAINING AIR IN THE IMMEDIATE PROXIMITY OF SAID BANANA THEREBY DISPLACING AND CONTROLLABLY RELEASING SAID ETHYLENE FROM SAID MOLECULAR SIEVE FOR CONTACT WITH AND RIPENING OF SAID BANANA.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
A PROCESS FOR BANANA RIPENING COMPRISING THE STEPS OF ADSORBING ETHYLENE ON AN UNREACTIVE DEHYDRATED CRYSTALLINE ZIOLITIC MOLECULAR SIEVE, CONTACTING THE ETHYLENE-CON TAINING MOLECULAR SIEVE WITH MOISTURE-CONTAINING AIR IN THE IMMEDIATE PROXIMITY OF SAID BANANA THEREBY DISPLACING AND CONTROLLABLY RELEASING SAID ETHYLENE FROM SAID MOLECULAR SIEVE FOR CONTACT WITH AND RIPENING OF SAID BANANA.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-02-07 | 1969-08-09 | 1970-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-07 | 1973-08-09 | 1974-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-07 | 1977-08-09 | 1978-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |