US3244538A
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Method of reducing the fat content of fried foods
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-07-13
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1982-07-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold A Kaehler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:06
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/18; A21; A21D; A21D13/00; A21D13/60; A23L5/00; A23L5/10; A23L5/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING AN EDIBLE FRIED PRODUCT COMPRISING TREATING THE SUBSTANTIALLY RAW PRODUCT WITH A DRYING MEDIUM AT A TEMPERATURE NOT LOWER THAN THE COOKING TEMPERATURE OF SAID PRODUCT AND THEREBY REMOVING A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION, BUT NOT ALL OF THE MOISTURE FROM THE SUBSURFACE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT THE EXTERIOR SURFACE WHILE MAINTAINING THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE INTERIOR SUBSTANTIALLY UNCHANGED AND SIMULTANEOUSLY EFFECTING AT LEAST PARTIAL COOKING OF SAID SUBSURFACE WHILE MAINTAINING THE INTERIOR IN SAID SUBSTANTIALLY RAW CONDITION, SUBSTANTIALLY IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER TREATING SAID PRODUCT WITH A COOLING MEDIUM AND THEREBY COOLING SAID SUBSURFACE TO A TEMPERATURE NOT SUBSTANTIALLY HIGHER THAN THE FREEZING TEMPERATURE OF SAID PRODUCT WHILE MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE INTERIOR SUBSTANTIALLY UNCHANGED, AND SUBSTANTIALLY IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER FRYING THE PRODUCT WHILE IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE DRIED, PARTIALLY COOKED AND COOLED CONDITION EFFECTED BY THE AFOREMENTIONED STEPS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
138 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING AN EDIBLE FRIED PRODUCT COMPRISING TREATING THE SUBSTANTIALLY RAW PRODUCT WITH A DRYING MEDIUM AT A TEMPERATURE NOT LOWER THAN THE COOKING TEMPERATURE OF SAID PRODUCT AND THEREBY REMOVING A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION, BUT NOT ALL OF THE MOISTURE FROM THE SUBSURFACE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT THE EXTERIOR SURFACE WHILE MAINTAINING THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE INTERIOR SUBSTANTIALLY UNCHANGED AND SIMULTANEOUSLY EFFECTING AT LEAST PARTIAL COOKING OF SAID SUBSURFACE WHILE MAINTAINING THE INTERIOR IN SAID SUBSTANTIALLY RAW CONDITION, SUBSTANTIALLY IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER TREATING SAID PRODUCT WITH A COOLING MEDIUM AND THEREBY COOLING SAID SUBSURFACE TO A TEMPERATURE NOT SUBSTANTIALLY HIGHER THAN THE FREEZING TEMPERATURE OF SAID PRODUCT WHILE MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE INTERIOR SUBSTANTIALLY UNCHANGED, AND SUBSTANTIALLY IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER FRYING THE PRODUCT WHILE IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE DRIED, PARTIALLY COOKED AND COOLED CONDITION EFFECTED BY THE AFOREMENTIONED STEPS.
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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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |