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US3911148A
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Method for coloring fruits and vegetables
Assignee: United States Department of Agriculture
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Filing: 1974-10-09
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Granted: 1975-10-07
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Expires: 1994-10-09
Abstract
Abstract The color of fruits and vegetables is enhanced by applying thereto a compound which has the ability to cause the accumulation of lycopene in the tissues of the treated produce. Examples of compounds used in accordance with the invention are: 4-( Beta -(DIETHYLAMINO)-ETHOXY)-BENZALDEHYDE 4-( Beta -(DIETHYLAMINO)-ETHOXY)-BENZENE N,N-diethyl-ethanolamine Beta -DIETHYLAMINO)ETHYL ANISOLATE N,N-diethyl-phenylpropylamine.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry Yokoyama
- 👤 Wan-Jean Hsu
- 👤 Stephen M Poling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:50
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L5/00; A23L5/40; A23L5/41
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
31 words
A PROCESS FOR ENHANCING THE COLORATION OF HARVESTED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WHICH CONTAIN CAROTENOGENIC TISSUE WHICH COMPRISES APPLYING TO THE SURFACE OF THE FRUIT OR VEGETABLE A COMPOUND OF THE STRUCTURE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
31 words
A PROCESS FOR ENHANCING THE COLORATION OF HARVESTED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WHICH CONTAIN CAROTENOGENIC TISSUE WHICH COMPRISES APPLYING TO THE SURFACE OF THE FRUIT OR VEGETABLE A COMPOUND OF THE STRUCTURE
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the fruit or vegetable after application of the aforesaid compound is held at a temperature about from 15* to 35* C.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the stated compound is Et2N-CH2-CH2-O4- phi 1-CHO.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the stated compound is
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the stated compound is
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the stated compound is
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
10 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the stated compound is
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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) | 1978-10-06 | 1979-04-07 | 1979-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-06 | 1983-04-07 | 1983-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-06 | 1987-04-07 | 1987-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |