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Process of producing large dehydrated onion pieces
Assignee: JAQUELIN H HUME
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Filing: 1966-12-08
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Granted: 1971-09-21
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Expires: 1986-12-08
Abstract
Abstract Producing large dehydrated onion pieces by submerging large cut onion pieces in a liquid, repeatedly drawing a vacuum over the liquid in order to remove at least one epidermol membrane and subsequently drying.
Inventors
- 👤 Jaquelin H Hume
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:43
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
53 words
A process for producing a dehydrated onion product having all uncut surface dimensions of at least about three-sixteenth inch comprising the steps of peeling, rooting, and topping the onion, removing the epidermis from at least one side of the layers of the onion, and then drying said layers in pieces of desired size.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
53 words
A process for producing a dehydrated onion product having all uncut surface dimensions of at least about three-sixteenth inch comprising the steps of peeling, rooting, and topping the onion, removing the epidermis from at least one side of the layers of the onion, and then drying said layers in pieces of desired size.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A process according to claim 1 in which the epidermis is loosened by submerging the layers in a liquid, drawing a vacuum over the liquid, and then releasing the vacuum while keeping the layers submerged.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A process according to claim 2 in which each onion layer is in discrete sections before submerging and the loosened epidermis is removed from the sections by agitation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A process according to claim 3 in which the concave epidermis is loosened from the submerged sections and the sections and removed epidermis then mutually isolated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A process according to claim 2 in which the liquid contains sufficient dissolved solid material to prevent substantial osmotic loss of soluble onion solids to the liquid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A process according to claim 5 in which the dissolved solid material is essentially sucrose. evaporation
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A process according to claim 5 in which the dissolved solid material includes one or more additives for incorporation into the layers.
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) | 1974-09-20 | 1975-03-22 | 1975-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-20 | 1979-03-22 | 1979-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-20 | 1983-03-22 | 1983-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |