US3748153A
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Surface treatment of fried frozen food with superheated steam
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-02
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1991-03-02
Abstract
Abstract PROCESS OF EXPOSING FOODS FROZEN BY CONTACTS WITH EBULLIENT FLUOROHALOCARBONS, WHOSE SURFACES COMPRISE MALDISTRIBUTED CONGEALED OILS OR FATS, TO SUPERHEATED STEAM FOR FROM ABOUT 0.1 SECOND TO ABOUT 1 SECOND, WHICH TRANSIENTLY MELTS AND MOBILIZES SAID OILS OR FATS THUS CORRECTING SAID MALDISTRIBUTION AND RESTORING THE PREFEEZING APPEARANCE OF THE FOOD, WITHOUT RAISING THE EQUILIBRIUM BULK TEMPERATURE OF THE FOOD TO THE FREEZING TRANSISTION NOR ADDING MORE THAN ABOUT 0.6 WT. PERCENT CONDENSED WATER TO THE FOOD NOR PRODUCING A VISIBLE WATER GLAZE ON THE FOOD.
Inventors
- 👤 P Hebert
- 👤 M Shearon
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2026-11-02 12:25
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/80; A23B2/82; A23B4/00; A23B4/06; A23B4/07; A23B7/00; A23B7/04; A23B7/045
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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) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |