US3415664A
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Method of preparing a frozen food package
Assignee: CHEF AUTOMATIQUE INTERNATIONAL Ltd A LLC
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Filing: 1964-07-08
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Granted: 1968-12-10
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Expires: 1984-07-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Montgomery Frederick Dorsey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/001; A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/80; A23B2/805; A23B2/8055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
THE METHOD OF PREPARING A FROZEN FOOD PACKAGE WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF COOKING THE DESIRED FOOD PIECES IN THE PRESENCE OF WATER, THEREAFTER REMOVING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL THE FREE WATER PRESENT WITH THE COOKED FOOD PIECES, COLLECTING THE COOKED FOOD PIECES TOGETHER IN A CONTAINER TO FORM A MASS OF FOOD CHARACTERIZED BY THE PRESENCE OF VOIDS IN THE FOOD MASS, ADDING DRIED ADDITIVES TO THE MASS OF MIXED FOOD, SEALING THE CONTAINER, AND FREEZING THE FOOD WITHIN THE CONTAINER WHILE THE VOIDS REMAIN.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
84 words
THE METHOD OF PREPARING A FROZEN FOOD PACKAGE WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF COOKING THE DESIRED FOOD PIECES IN THE PRESENCE OF WATER, THEREAFTER REMOVING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL THE FREE WATER PRESENT WITH THE COOKED FOOD PIECES, COLLECTING THE COOKED FOOD PIECES TOGETHER IN A CONTAINER TO FORM A MASS OF FOOD CHARACTERIZED BY THE PRESENCE OF VOIDS IN THE FOOD MASS, ADDING DRIED ADDITIVES TO THE MASS OF MIXED FOOD, SEALING THE CONTAINER, AND FREEZING THE FOOD WITHIN THE CONTAINER WHILE THE VOIDS REMAIN.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-12-10 | 1972-06-10 | 1972-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-12-10 | 1976-06-10 | 1976-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-12-10 | 1980-06-10 | 1980-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |