US3295995A
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Process of dehydrating vegetables
Assignee: Lever Brothers Co
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Filing: 1963-02-25
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Granted: 1967-01-03
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Expires: 1983-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Willard M Bright
- 👤 Pader Morton
- 👤 Wiesner Wilfried
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:41
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/02; A23B7/022; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/14; F; F26; F26B; F26B1/00; F26B1/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A PROCESS FOR FORMING A DEHYDRATED ROOT VEGETABLE PIECE WHICH COMPRISES PREPARING AND CUTTING AS REQUIRED A ROOT VEGETABLE FOR DEHYDRATION; HEATING SAID PREPARED VEGETABLE TO CASE-HARDEN ITS SURFACE, TO REMOVE AT LEAST ABOUT 5% OF THE ORGINAL MOISTURE BUT TO PROVIDE AN AVERAGE MOISTURE CONTENT OF AT LEAST 40% AND TO FORM A DIFFERENTIAL MOISTURE LEVEL IN ITS EXTERIOR SURFACE AND IN ITS INTERIOR PORTION; PRESSING SAID CASEHARDENED, PARTIALLY DEHYDRATED VEGETABLE WITH A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF DELAY TO BREAK DOWN SEVERELY THE CELLULAR STRUCTURE OF ITS INTERIOR PORTION WITHOUT DAMAGING SUBSTANTIALLY THE EXTERIOR SURFACE EXCEPT FOR A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF, BUT AT LEAST ONE, PERFORATIONS THEREIN; AND DRYING THE TREATED PIECE THEREFROM TO PROVIDE A DEHYDRATED PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A PROCESS FOR FORMING A DEHYDRATED ROOT VEGETABLE PIECE WHICH COMPRISES PREPARING AND CUTTING AS REQUIRED A ROOT VEGETABLE FOR DEHYDRATION; HEATING SAID PREPARED VEGETABLE TO CASE-HARDEN ITS SURFACE, TO REMOVE AT LEAST ABOUT 5% OF THE ORGINAL MOISTURE BUT TO PROVIDE AN AVERAGE MOISTURE CONTENT OF AT LEAST 40% AND TO FORM A DIFFERENTIAL MOISTURE LEVEL IN ITS EXTERIOR SURFACE AND IN ITS INTERIOR PORTION; PRESSING SAID CASEHARDENED, PARTIALLY DEHYDRATED VEGETABLE WITH A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF DELAY TO BREAK DOWN SEVERELY THE CELLULAR STRUCTURE OF ITS INTERIOR PORTION WITHOUT DAMAGING SUBSTANTIALLY THE EXTERIOR SURFACE EXCEPT FOR A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF, BUT AT LEAST ONE, PERFORATIONS THEREIN; AND DRYING THE TREATED PIECE THEREFROM TO PROVIDE A DEHYDRATED PRODUCT.
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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) | 1970-01-02 | 1970-07-04 | 1971-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-02 | 1974-07-04 | 1975-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-02 | 1978-07-04 | 1979-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |