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Method of manufacturing dehydrated fruit used as an additive to powdered instant food
Assignee: Nagatanien Honpo Co Ltd
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Filing: 1974-01-07
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Granted: 1976-01-06
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Expires: 1994-01-07
Abstract
Abstract A method of manufacturing dehydrated fruit used as an additive to powdered instant food which comprises covering preliminarily dried fruit with granulated sugar, flattening the fruit under pressure and dehydrating it until the dissolved sugar again solidifies.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroshi Murai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:35
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/08; A23B7/02; A23B7/022; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/03; A23L19/05; A23L29/00; A23L29/20; A23L29/275; A23L29/281; A23L29/284
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A method of manufacturing dehydrated fruit used as an additive to powdered instant food which comprises coating granulated sugar on the surface of raw preliminarily dried fruit containing 20 to 30 percent of water, mechanically pressing the fruit so as to embed the granulated sugar into the fruit in a solid state and dehydrating the fruit thus embedded with the granulated sugar at a temperature up to 100°C until the water content in the fruit is reduced to below 6 percent.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
81 words
A method of manufacturing dehydrated fruit used as an additive to powdered instant food which comprises coating granulated sugar on the surface of raw preliminarily dried fruit containing 20 to 30 percent of water, mechanically pressing the fruit so as to embed the granulated sugar into the fruit in a solid state and dehydrating the fruit thus embedded with the granulated sugar at a temperature up to 100°C until the water content in the fruit is reduced to below 6 percent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said fruit is apricot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method according to claim 2 wherein the raw preliminarily dried fruit is dehydrated at a temperature of 60° to 80°C for a length of time ranging between 90 and 150 minutes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method according to claim 3 wherein the granulated sugar has a particle size of 40 to 65 mesh.
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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) | 1979-01-05 | 1979-07-07 | 1980-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-05 | 1983-07-07 | 1984-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-05 | 1987-07-07 | 1988-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |