US3235391A
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Process for making instant fruit product
Assignee: Vacu-Dry Co
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Filing: 1961-03-31
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Granted: 1966-02-15
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Expires: 1981-03-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William R Dorsey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:36
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
IN A PROCESS FOR MAKING DEHYDRATED FRUIT WHICH ISINSTANTLY RECONSTITUTABLE INTO A COOKED SAUCE BY THE MERE ADDITION OF COLD WATER WHEREIN THE FRUIT IS DEHYDRATED TO A MOISTURE CONTENT LESS THAN 3 1/2% BY WEIGHT, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING PRECOOKING SAID FRUIT PRIOR TO DEHYDRATION AND TERMINATING SAID PRECOOKING PRIOR TO BREAKDOWN OF THE NATURAL CELL STRUCTURE AND PIECE IDENTITY OF SAID FRUIT; COMMINUTING SAID FRUIT PRIOR TO COMPLETE DEHYDRATION; AND THEN AFTER DEHYDRATION WARMING THE COMMINUTED FRUIT PARTICLES UNTIL THEY BECOME PLIABLE; ROLLING THE WARMED FRUIT PARTICLES INTO FLAKES HAVING A COMPRESSED AND UNBROKEN CELLULAR STRUCTURE; AND THEN MILLING SAID FLAKES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
IN A PROCESS FOR MAKING DEHYDRATED FRUIT WHICH ISINSTANTLY RECONSTITUTABLE INTO A COOKED SAUCE BY THE MERE ADDITION OF COLD WATER WHEREIN THE FRUIT IS DEHYDRATED TO A MOISTURE CONTENT LESS THAN 3 1/2% BY WEIGHT, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING PRECOOKING SAID FRUIT PRIOR TO DEHYDRATION AND TERMINATING SAID PRECOOKING PRIOR TO BREAKDOWN OF THE NATURAL CELL STRUCTURE AND PIECE IDENTITY OF SAID FRUIT; COMMINUTING SAID FRUIT PRIOR TO COMPLETE DEHYDRATION; AND THEN AFTER DEHYDRATION WARMING THE COMMINUTED FRUIT PARTICLES UNTIL THEY BECOME PLIABLE; ROLLING THE WARMED FRUIT PARTICLES INTO FLAKES HAVING A COMPRESSED AND UNBROKEN CELLULAR STRUCTURE; AND THEN MILLING SAID FLAKES.
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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) | 1969-02-14 | 1969-08-16 | 1970-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-14 | 1973-08-16 | 1974-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-14 | 1977-08-16 | 1978-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |