US3574643A
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Method of producing dehydrated potato flakes
Assignee: Overton Machine Co
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Filing: 1967-06-14
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Granted: 1971-04-13
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Expires: 1987-06-14
Abstract
Abstract A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DEHYDRATED POTANO FLAKES WHEREIN WASHED RAW WHOLE POTATOES ARE HEAT-TEMPERED AND CONTACTED WITH A CAUSTIC SOLUTION, WITH SUBSEQUENT REMOVAL THEREFROM TO ALLOW IMPREGNATION TO OCCUR SUFFICIENT TO EFFECT AT LEAST A PARTIAL DIGESTION OF THE OUTER PORTION OF THE POTATO BEFORE PEELING, TRIMMING, SLICING, PRE-COOKING, COOLING, COOKING, RICING, DRYING AND PACKAGING. A SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY FILTERING THE WASH WATER, THE CAUSTIC SOLUTION AND THE HEATING FLUIDS SO AS TO RECIRCULATE THEM FOR REUSE WITHIN A CONSTANT TEMPERATURE COOLING, PRE-COOKING AND COOKING APPARATUS PROVIDING GREATER ECONOMY.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold L Lewis
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2026-10-28 00:40
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/15; A23L5/00; A23L5/57
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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) | 1974-04-12 | 1974-10-12 | 1975-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-12 | 1978-10-12 | 1979-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-12 | 1982-10-12 | 1983-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |