US3764716A
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Preparation of dehydrated mashed potatoes
Assignee: American Potato Co
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Filing: 1970-11-16
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Granted: 1973-10-09
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Expires: 1990-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A process for producing a dehydrated mashed potato product from an incompletely peeled and trimmed potato, including the steps of controlled mashing, slurrying and screening to remove all of the peels, eyes, rot and debris without damaging the potato cell prior to the final dehydration of the potato.
Inventors
- 👤 J Rainwater
- 👤 R Beck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:54
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/02; A23B7/03; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 1 in which the finished diluted mash is dried by spraying without cell damage into a dehydrating atmosphere.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 1 in which the finished diluted mash is dried by spraying without cell damage onto a heated surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The process in which the product of claim 2 is: a. separated into a coarse fraction and a substantially entirely unicellular fine fraction; b. said fine fraction is moistened uniformly to a moisture content of between 20 to 40 percent while subjecting it to rolling and tumbling to form multicellular units; and c. drying said multicellular units.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The process of claim 3 in which the finished diluted mash is: a. removed from the heated surface before the completion of drying in the form of non-adhering dry lumps; b. said lumps are conditioned; and c. said conditioned lumps are dried to form a low density multicellular product.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
The process of claim 1 in which said finished diluted mash is further processed by the steps of: a. partially drying said mash by dispersing into heated air in a dryeR and forming some damp particles; b. forming multicellular units around said particles by brush sweeping said partially dried composite onto the floor of said dryer; c. equilibrating said units by moisture interchange to 6 to 14 percent moisture; and d. drying said equilibrated units.
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) | 1976-10-08 | 1977-04-09 | 1977-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-08 | 1981-04-09 | 1981-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-08 | 1985-04-09 | 1985-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |