US3384978A
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Freeze-drying apparatus
Assignee: J P DEVINE Manufacturing CO
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Filing: 1962-12-14
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Granted: 1968-05-28
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Expires: 1982-12-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cox George Robert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:33
CPC Classifications
F; F26; F26B; F26B5/00; F26B5/04; F26B5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
APPARATUS FOR FREEZE-DRYING FOOD PACKAGED IN A CONSUMER SIZED CONTAINER THAT HAS A NOZZLE COMPRISING: A PLATFORM FOR SUPPORTING THE CONTAINER, AN UPWARDLY CONCAVE PAN POSITIONED BELOW SAID PLATFORM IN A SURROUNDING, ALIGNED RELATIONSHIP THEREWITH, MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID PLATFORM TO SAID PAN FOR HOLDING SAID PLATFORM NORMALLY IN AN UPPER REGION OF SAID PAN AND PERMITTING SELECTIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID PLATFORM TO A LOWER REGION OF SAID PAN, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING A HEATED LIQUID TO SAID PAN, DOWNWARDLY OPEN CONDUIT MEANS POSITIONED ABOVE SAID PLATFORM FOR OPERATIVELY ENGAGING THE NOZZLE AND ESTABLISHING FLUID FLOW COMMUNICATION WITH THE IN-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
APPARATUS FOR FREEZE-DRYING FOOD PACKAGED IN A CONSUMER SIZED CONTAINER THAT HAS A NOZZLE COMPRISING: A PLATFORM FOR SUPPORTING THE CONTAINER, AN UPWARDLY CONCAVE PAN POSITIONED BELOW SAID PLATFORM IN A SURROUNDING, ALIGNED RELATIONSHIP THEREWITH, MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID PLATFORM TO SAID PAN FOR HOLDING SAID PLATFORM NORMALLY IN AN UPPER REGION OF SAID PAN AND PERMITTING SELECTIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID PLATFORM TO A LOWER REGION OF SAID PAN, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING A HEATED LIQUID TO SAID PAN, DOWNWARDLY OPEN CONDUIT MEANS POSITIONED ABOVE SAID PLATFORM FOR OPERATIVELY ENGAGING THE NOZZLE AND ESTABLISHING FLUID FLOW COMMUNICATION WITH THE IN-
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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) | 1971-05-28 | 1971-11-27 | 1972-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-28 | 1975-11-27 | 1976-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-28 | 1979-11-27 | 1980-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |