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US3236276A
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Process and apparatus for treating pineapples
Assignee: Honolulu Iron Works Co
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Filing: 1961-02-16
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Granted: 1966-02-22
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Expires: 1981-02-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Farmer John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:00
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23N; A23N4/00; A23N4/12; A23N4/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A PROCESS FOR TREATING PINEAPPLES TO RECOVER CLEAN FRUIT THEREFROM COMPRISING SIZING, END CUTTING AND CORING A PINEAPPLE INTO A CORED FRUIT CYLINDER, SLICING SAID CYLINDER INTO SLICES, SORTING SAID SLICES INTO CLEAN, LIGHTLY SPOTTED AND HEAVILY SPOTTED SLICES, RESIZING SAID CLEAN SLICES INTO INNER AND OUTER ANNULI, RADIALLY CUTTING SAID ANNULI INTO SEGMENTS, AND SEPARATELY RESIZING SAID LIGHTLY SPOTTED AND HEAVILY SPOTTED SLICES AND CUTTING THE RESIZED SLICES RADIALLY INTO SEGMENTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A PROCESS FOR TREATING PINEAPPLES TO RECOVER CLEAN FRUIT THEREFROM COMPRISING SIZING, END CUTTING AND CORING A PINEAPPLE INTO A CORED FRUIT CYLINDER, SLICING SAID CYLINDER INTO SLICES, SORTING SAID SLICES INTO CLEAN, LIGHTLY SPOTTED AND HEAVILY SPOTTED SLICES, RESIZING SAID CLEAN SLICES INTO INNER AND OUTER ANNULI, RADIALLY CUTTING SAID ANNULI INTO SEGMENTS, AND SEPARATELY RESIZING SAID LIGHTLY SPOTTED AND HEAVILY SPOTTED SLICES AND CUTTING THE RESIZED SLICES RADIALLY INTO SEGMENTS.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
APPARATUS FOR TREATING PINEAPPLES FOR RECOVERING CLEAN FRUIT THEREFROM COMPRISING MEANS FOR RESIZING, END CUTTING AND CORING A PINEAPPLE INTO A CORED FRUIT CYLINDER, MEANS FOR SLICING SAID CYLINDER INTO SLICES, AND MEANS EFFECTIVE IN THE COURSE OF SORTING OF SAID SLICES INTO CLEAN, LIGHTLY SPOTTED AND HEAVILY SPOTTED SLICES FOR CUTTING THE CLEAN FRUIT THEREOF INTO SEGMENTS, SAID LAST-NAMED MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FOR RESIZING THE CLEAN FRUIT INTO INNER AND OUTER ANNULI AND RADIALLY CUTTING EACH OF SAID ANNULI, AND MEANS FOR SEPARATELY RESIZING AND RADIALLY CUTTING THE LIGHTLY AND HEAVILY SPOTTED SLICES.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
94 words
APPARATUS FOR TREATING PINEAPPLES FOR RECOVERING CLEAN FRUIT THEREFROM COMPRISING MEANS FOR RESIZING, END CUTTING AND CORING A PINEAPPLE INTO A CORED FRUIT CYLINDER, MEANS FOR SLICING SAID CYLINDER INTO SLICES, AND MEANS EFFECTIVE IN THE COURSE OF SORTING OF SAID SLICES INTO CLEAN, LIGHTLY SPOTTED AND HEAVILY SPOTTED SLICES FOR CUTTING THE CLEAN FRUIT THEREOF INTO SEGMENTS, SAID LAST-NAMED MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FOR RESIZING THE CLEAN FRUIT INTO INNER AND OUTER ANNULI AND RADIALLY CUTTING EACH OF SAID ANNULI, AND MEANS FOR SEPARATELY RESIZING AND RADIALLY CUTTING THE LIGHTLY AND HEAVILY SPOTTED SLICES.
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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) | 1969-02-21 | 1969-08-23 | 1970-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-21 | 1973-08-23 | 1974-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-21 | 1977-08-23 | 1978-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |