US3597240A
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Enhanced dipolar effects in microwave processing
Assignee: Armour Food Co
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Filing: 1969-05-28
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1989-05-28
Abstract
Abstract A PROCESS FOR CREATING STERILIZATION TEMPERATURES IN PARTICULATE MATERIALS THROUGH THE USE OF MICROWAVE HEATING. A LOSSY LIQUID IS ADDED TO THE MATERIAL BEFORE SUBJECTING IT TO MICROWAVE HEATING, WHEREBY THE RESULTANT CHANGE IN THE LOSS OF CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PARTICULATE MATERIAL ALLOWS THE PRODUCTION OF STERILIZATION TEMPERATURES WITH THE APPLICATION OF MICROWAVE ENERGY.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R Foltz Jr
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US
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2026-11-06 14:00
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/05; A23B2/08; A23P; A23P20/00; A23P20/10
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |