US3275458A
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Dehydrated mashed potato and process for making same
Assignee: Rogers Brothers Co
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Filing: 1964-11-13
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Granted: 1966-09-27
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Expires: 1984-11-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Miles J Willard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:30
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A PROCESS FOR MAKING DEHYDRATED MASHED POTASTOES WHICH COMPRISES ADMIXING DEHYDRATED COOKED MASHED POTATO FLAKES WITH COOKED MASHED POTATO AND A MINOR AMOUNT OF A FATTY ACID MONOGLYCERIDE DISTRIBUTING AGENT, SAID DEHYDRATED FLAKES BEING EMPLOYED IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO REDUCE THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE MIXTURE TO ABOUT 30 TO 50%, PERMITTING SAID MIXTURE TO REST WITH A MINIMUM OF AGITATION FOR AT LEAST ABOUT 20 MINUTES, REMIXING, AND THEN DRYING SAID MIXTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A PROCESS FOR MAKING DEHYDRATED MASHED POTASTOES WHICH COMPRISES ADMIXING DEHYDRATED COOKED MASHED POTATO FLAKES WITH COOKED MASHED POTATO AND A MINOR AMOUNT OF A FATTY ACID MONOGLYCERIDE DISTRIBUTING AGENT, SAID DEHYDRATED FLAKES BEING EMPLOYED IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO REDUCE THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE MIXTURE TO ABOUT 30 TO 50%, PERMITTING SAID MIXTURE TO REST WITH A MINIMUM OF AGITATION FOR AT LEAST ABOUT 20 MINUTES, REMIXING, AND THEN DRYING SAID MIXTURE.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
112 words
A DEHYDRATED, SUBSTANTIALLY GRANULAR, COOKED MASHED POTATO PRODUCT, WHICH CAN BE READILY RECONSTITUTED BY THE ADDITION OF LIQUID, COMPRISING A MIXTURE OF THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: (1) SMALL POTATO FLAKES, (2) DISCRETE POTATO CELLS, (3) CLUMPS OF POTATO CELLS, AND (4) AGGREGATES OF POTATO CELLS ATTACHED TO SMALL FLAKES, AND POTATO PRODUCT HAVING A MINIMUM BULK DENSITY OF ABOUT 28 LBS./CU. FT. TO ABOUT 48 LBS./CU. FT. AND A PARTICLE SIZE OF BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY 1/1" TO ABOUT -80 MESH, SAID COMPONENTS OF SAID DEHYDRATED POTATO PRODUCT EACH BEING PRESENT IN AN EFFECTIVE AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO ENABLE THE POTATO PRODUCT TO BE RECONSTITUTABLE WITH AN AQUEOUS LIQUID AT ALL TEMPERATURES FROM COLD TO BOILING.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
112 words
A DEHYDRATED, SUBSTANTIALLY GRANULAR, COOKED MASHED POTATO PRODUCT, WHICH CAN BE READILY RECONSTITUTED BY THE ADDITION OF LIQUID, COMPRISING A MIXTURE OF THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: (1) SMALL POTATO FLAKES, (2) DISCRETE POTATO CELLS, (3) CLUMPS OF POTATO CELLS, AND (4) AGGREGATES OF POTATO CELLS ATTACHED TO SMALL FLAKES, AND POTATO PRODUCT HAVING A MINIMUM BULK DENSITY OF ABOUT 28 LBS./CU. FT. TO ABOUT 48 LBS./CU. FT. AND A PARTICLE SIZE OF BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY 1/1" TO ABOUT -80 MESH, SAID COMPONENTS OF SAID DEHYDRATED POTATO PRODUCT EACH BEING PRESENT IN AN EFFECTIVE AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO ENABLE THE POTATO PRODUCT TO BE RECONSTITUTABLE WITH AN AQUEOUS LIQUID AT ALL TEMPERATURES FROM COLD TO BOILING.
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) | 1969-09-26 | 1970-03-28 | 1970-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-26 | 1974-03-28 | 1974-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-26 | 1978-03-28 | 1978-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |