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Precooked dehydrated vegetable casserole and method of making same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-30
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Granted: 1967-03-14
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Expires: 1983-10-30
Abstract
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Inventors
- 👤 Justin M Tuomy
- 👤 Buscemi Rosario
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-08 02:38
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/90; A23B2/92; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/105; A23L19/12; A23L19/14; A23L29/00; A23L29/20; A23L29/206; A23L29/212; A23L29/225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A PROCESS OF PREPARING A DEHYDRATED, PRECOOKED VEGETABLE CASSEROLE MEAL WITH COMPRISES (A) MIXING FROM 0 TO 50 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF COMMINUTED MEAT, FROM 40 TO 95 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF AT LEAST ONE SLICED VEGETABLE OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF WHITE POTATOES, SWEET POTATOES AND SQUASH, FROM 3 TO 10% BY WEIGHT OF PREGELATINIZED CORN FLOUR, AND SUFFICIENT LIQUID FOR PROCESSING, (B) COOKING SAID MIXTURE UNTIL THE INGREDIENTS TEST DONE, (C) FREEZE-VACUUM-DEHYDRATING THE COOKED MIXTURE TO A MOISTURE CONTENT BELOW 4%; WHEREBY AN INSTANTLY REHYDRATABLE, STORAGE-STABLE PRODUCT IS OBTAINED WHICH UPON REHYDRATION HAS THE APPEARANCE, TEXTURE AND FLAVOR OF THE FRESHLY PREPARED PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A PROCESS OF PREPARING A DEHYDRATED, PRECOOKED VEGETABLE CASSEROLE MEAL WITH COMPRISES (A) MIXING FROM 0 TO 50 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF COMMINUTED MEAT, FROM 40 TO 95 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF AT LEAST ONE SLICED VEGETABLE OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF WHITE POTATOES, SWEET POTATOES AND SQUASH, FROM 3 TO 10% BY WEIGHT OF PREGELATINIZED CORN FLOUR, AND SUFFICIENT LIQUID FOR PROCESSING, (B) COOKING SAID MIXTURE UNTIL THE INGREDIENTS TEST DONE, (C) FREEZE-VACUUM-DEHYDRATING THE COOKED MIXTURE TO A MOISTURE CONTENT BELOW 4%; WHEREBY AN INSTANTLY REHYDRATABLE, STORAGE-STABLE PRODUCT IS OBTAINED WHICH UPON REHYDRATION HAS THE APPEARANCE, TEXTURE AND FLAVOR OF THE FRESHLY PREPARED 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) | 1970-03-13 | 1970-09-12 | 1971-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-13 | 1974-09-12 | 1975-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-13 | 1978-09-12 | 1979-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |