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US3365309A
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Process for preparing dehydrated fruits
Assignee: Lever Brothers Co
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Filing: 1963-09-06
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Granted: 1968-01-23
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Expires: 1983-09-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Pader Morton
- 👤 Carl G Richberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:34
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/02; A23B7/022; A23B7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A PROCESS FOR FORMING A DEHYDRATED FRUIT WHICH COMPRISES PREPARING AN UNBLANCHED FRUIT FOR DEHYDRATION, SAID FRUIT BEING A HARD FRUIT, A FRUIT OF INTERMEDIATE HARDNESS OF A SOFT FRUIT; TREATING SAID PREPARED FRUIT WITH A SOLUTION OF A CRYSTALLIZING SUGAR UNTIL THE SUGAR UPTAKE VALUE IS AT LEAST ABOUT 0.4 AT CONDITIONS OF TIME, TEMPERATURE AND CONCENTRATION TO FORM AFTER DEHYDRATION AN OPAQUE, POROUS FRUIT, SAID TEMPERATURE BEING AS HIGH AS ABOUT 80* C. FOR A HARD FRUIT, NOT OVER ABOUT 50*C. FOR A FRUIT OF INTERMEDIATE HARDNESS AND A MAXIMUM OF ABOUT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR A SOFT FRUIT; AND DRYING THE SUGAR TREATED FRUIT THEREFROM TO PROVIDE A DEHYDRATED PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A PROCESS FOR FORMING A DEHYDRATED FRUIT WHICH COMPRISES PREPARING AN UNBLANCHED FRUIT FOR DEHYDRATION, SAID FRUIT BEING A HARD FRUIT, A FRUIT OF INTERMEDIATE HARDNESS OF A SOFT FRUIT; TREATING SAID PREPARED FRUIT WITH A SOLUTION OF A CRYSTALLIZING SUGAR UNTIL THE SUGAR UPTAKE VALUE IS AT LEAST ABOUT 0.4 AT CONDITIONS OF TIME, TEMPERATURE AND CONCENTRATION TO FORM AFTER DEHYDRATION AN OPAQUE, POROUS FRUIT, SAID TEMPERATURE BEING AS HIGH AS ABOUT 80* C. FOR A HARD FRUIT, NOT OVER ABOUT 50*C. FOR A FRUIT OF INTERMEDIATE HARDNESS AND A MAXIMUM OF ABOUT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR A SOFT FRUIT; AND DRYING THE SUGAR TREATED FRUIT 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) | 1971-01-22 | 1971-07-24 | 1972-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-22 | 1975-07-24 | 1976-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-22 | 1979-07-24 | 1980-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |