US3331375A
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Apparatus for preparing fruit
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1965-01-18
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Granted: 1967-07-18
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Expires: 1985-01-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank D Hickey
- 👤 Harold W Adams
- 👤 Hirahara Katsuji
- 👤 Gerald R Anderson
- 👤 Donald W Chamberlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:51
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23N; A23N7/00; A23N4/00; A23N4/12; A23N4/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
IN A FRUIT TREATING UNIT, A TREATING LIQUID IN SAID HOUSING, A FRUIT CARRIER ADAPTED TO CONFINE FRUIT TO BE TREATED AND HAVING A PERFORATE UPPER PORTION, MEANS FOR MOVING THE CARRIER THROUGH SAID LIQUID WHEREBY SAID LIQUID BUOYS THE FRUIT UPWARDLY TOWARD SAID UPPER PORTION OF THE CARRIER, AND LIQUID EJECTING MEANS IN SAID HOUSING FOR FORCING LIQUID DOWNWARDLY THROUGH SAID PERFORATE UPPER PORTION THEREBY TO FORCE THE FRUIT AWAY FROM SAID PORTION AND FROM EACH OTHER SO AS TO ALLOW THE LIQUID TO CONTACT THE ENTIRE PERIPHERY OF THE FRUIT WHILE CONFINED IN SAID CARRIER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
IN A FRUIT TREATING UNIT, A TREATING LIQUID IN SAID HOUSING, A FRUIT CARRIER ADAPTED TO CONFINE FRUIT TO BE TREATED AND HAVING A PERFORATE UPPER PORTION, MEANS FOR MOVING THE CARRIER THROUGH SAID LIQUID WHEREBY SAID LIQUID BUOYS THE FRUIT UPWARDLY TOWARD SAID UPPER PORTION OF THE CARRIER, AND LIQUID EJECTING MEANS IN SAID HOUSING FOR FORCING LIQUID DOWNWARDLY THROUGH SAID PERFORATE UPPER PORTION THEREBY TO FORCE THE FRUIT AWAY FROM SAID PORTION AND FROM EACH OTHER SO AS TO ALLOW THE LIQUID TO CONTACT THE ENTIRE PERIPHERY OF THE FRUIT WHILE CONFINED IN SAID CARRIER.
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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) | 1970-07-17 | 1971-01-16 | 1971-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-17 | 1975-01-16 | 1975-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-17 | 1979-01-16 | 1979-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |