US3262785A
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Process for inhibiting the color change due to ripening in bananas
Assignee: WILLIAM G MARKOS
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Filing: 1964-08-28
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1984-08-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William N Anastos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:00
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A PROCESS FOR INHIBITING THE NORMAL COLOR CHANGE WHICH OCCURS IN THE SKIN OF BANANAS DURING THE RIPENING CYCLE WHICH COMPRISES ENVELOPING THE BANANAS WITH A COATING CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF POLYVINYL ACETATE, SAID COATING HAVING A THICKNESS EQUIVALENT TO THAT OBTAINED BY DIPPING THE UNTREATED BANANAS ONCE IN AN EMULSION CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF WATER AS THE CONTINUOUS PHASE AND ABOVE ABOUT 11% AND BELOW ABOUT 40% BY WEIGHT POLYVINYL ACETATE SOLIDS AS THE DISPERSED PHASE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A PROCESS FOR INHIBITING THE NORMAL COLOR CHANGE WHICH OCCURS IN THE SKIN OF BANANAS DURING THE RIPENING CYCLE WHICH COMPRISES ENVELOPING THE BANANAS WITH A COATING CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF POLYVINYL ACETATE, SAID COATING HAVING A THICKNESS EQUIVALENT TO THAT OBTAINED BY DIPPING THE UNTREATED BANANAS ONCE IN AN EMULSION CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF WATER AS THE CONTINUOUS PHASE AND ABOVE ABOUT 11% AND BELOW ABOUT 40% BY WEIGHT POLYVINYL ACETATE SOLIDS AS THE DISPERSED PHASE.
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) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |