US3333967A
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Method for storing fruit
Assignee: Grumman Allied Industries Inc
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Filing: 1963-09-26
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Granted: 1967-08-01
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Expires: 1983-09-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley P Burg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:09
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/14; A23B7/144; A23B7/152; A23B7/148
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
THE METHOD OF PRESERVING MATURE, BUT LESS THAN FULLY RIPE, FRUIT COMPRISING ENHANCING THE RATE OF DIFFUSION OF ETHYLENE FROM THE FRUIT BY STORING THE FRUIT AT A SUBATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE IN THE RANGE OF 100-400 MM. HG IN A CONTINUOUSLY MOVING STREAM OF WATER SATURATED AIR HAVING A NORMAL 21% O2 CONTENT, SAID STREAM CONTINUOUSLY FLUSHING ETHYLENE, AS IT IS DIFFUSED, AWAY FROM THE VICINITY OF THE FRUIT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
68 words
THE METHOD OF PRESERVING MATURE, BUT LESS THAN FULLY RIPE, FRUIT COMPRISING ENHANCING THE RATE OF DIFFUSION OF ETHYLENE FROM THE FRUIT BY STORING THE FRUIT AT A SUBATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE IN THE RANGE OF 100-400 MM. HG IN A CONTINUOUSLY MOVING STREAM OF WATER SATURATED AIR HAVING A NORMAL 21% O2 CONTENT, SAID STREAM CONTINUOUSLY FLUSHING ETHYLENE, AS IT IS DIFFUSED, AWAY FROM THE VICINITY OF THE FRUIT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2923629A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-07-31 | 1971-01-30 | 1971-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-31 | 1975-01-30 | 1975-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-31 | 1979-01-30 | 1979-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |