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US3928635A
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Method for preparation of peanut flakes from peanut kernels
Assignee: Ton Co Ltd
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Filing: 1974-07-15
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Granted: 1975-12-23
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Expires: 1994-07-15
Abstract
Abstract A method for preparation of peanut slices from peanut kernels, which comprises steps of dividing each of the raw peanuts into a pair of fractions, slicing each fraction of the peanuts in a direction parallel to the confronting surface between the fractions, steaming the sliced peanuts to eliminate a peculiar offensive taste the peanut has and finally drying the steamed, sliced peanuts. Ethanol treatment may be effected to improve the taste and flavor of the finished peanut slices.
Inventors
- 👤 Ioe Ohta
- 👤 Akira Matsunobu
- 👤 Masafumi Nishizawa
- 👤 Hayato Kubota
- 👤 Kenshi Sakamoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:57
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L25/00; A23L25/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF PEANUT SLICES FROM PEANUT KERNELS WHICH COMPRISES STEPS OF DIVIDING EACH OF SKINNED RAW PEANUTS INTO A PAIR OF PEANUT FRACTIONS EACH HAVING A MOISTURE CONTENT OF 6 TO 14 PERCENT, SLICING SAID PEANUT FRACTIONS INA DIRECTION SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE CONFRONTING SURFACE BETWEEN SAID PEANUT FRACTIONS OF EACH PAIR THEREBY PROVIDING SLICED PEANUTS, STEAMING THE SLICED PEANUTS AND DRYING THE SAME.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
67 words
A METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF PEANUT SLICES FROM PEANUT KERNELS WHICH COMPRISES STEPS OF DIVIDING EACH OF SKINNED RAW PEANUTS INTO A PAIR OF PEANUT FRACTIONS EACH HAVING A MOISTURE CONTENT OF 6 TO 14 PERCENT, SLICING SAID PEANUT FRACTIONS INA DIRECTION SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE CONFRONTING SURFACE BETWEEN SAID PEANUT FRACTIONS OF EACH PAIR THEREBY PROVIDING SLICED PEANUTS, STEAMING THE SLICED PEANUTS AND DRYING THE SAME.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A METHOD AS CLAIMED IN CLAIM 1, WHEREIN THE PEANUT FRACTIONS ARE CONTACTED WITH ETHANOL.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as claimed in claim 2, wherein said ethanol is in a liquid state.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method as claimed in claim 2, wherein said ethanol is a gaseous state.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the amount of ethanol is at least 0.5 percent by weight relative to the total weight of the raw peanuts to be treated.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method as claimed in claim 2 wherein the steaming is performed at 90* to 120*C for 2 to 15 minutes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the slicing is performed so as to obtain a maximum yield of slices having a minimum diameter of 6.0 mm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said moisture content is 9 to 11 percent.
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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) | 1978-12-22 | 1979-06-23 | 1979-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-22 | 1983-06-23 | 1983-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-22 | 1987-06-23 | 1987-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |