US4034118A
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Method of sweetening or mellowing onions
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-05
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Granted: 1977-07-05
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Expires: 1996-01-05
Abstract
Abstract In a method of sweetening or mellowing onions, onions are first peeled and sliced, and the slices are then placed in the pouch. A liquid, which preferably comprises vinegar, a vinegar and water mixture, or water is then applied to the pouch, after which the pouch may be placed in the liquid retaining envelope. The moistened pouch having the onion slices received therein is then refrigerated from between about 24 hours and about 2-3 days, after which the onion slices are removed from the pouch for use.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred A. Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:38
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A method of mellowing onions comprising: peeling and slicing at least one onion to provide at least one onion slice having two major cut surfaces; placing the resulting onion slice in a pouch comprising a liquid retaining material; said pouch comprising opposed panel joined together along the bottom and opposite edges; the onion slice being positioned with at least one major surface of said onion slice engaging an adjacent surface of one of the panels of said pouch; substantially moistening the pouch and the onion slice contained therein with a liquid selected from the group consisting of water, vinegar, and mixtures thereof; and thereafter refrigerating the mositened pouch in contact with the onion slice contained therein at a temperature of about 40° F. and for a period of time of between about 24 hours and about 72 hours.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
138 words
A method of mellowing onions comprising: peeling and slicing at least one onion to provide at least one onion slice having two major cut surfaces; placing the resulting onion slice in a pouch comprising a liquid retaining material; said pouch comprising opposed panel joined together along the bottom and opposite edges; the onion slice being positioned with at least one major surface of said onion slice engaging an adjacent surface of one of the panels of said pouch; substantially moistening the pouch and the onion slice contained therein with a liquid selected from the group consisting of water, vinegar, and mixtures thereof; and thereafter refrigerating the mositened pouch in contact with the onion slice contained therein at a temperature of about 40° F. and for a period of time of between about 24 hours and about 72 hours.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of sweetening onions according to claim 1 wherein the refrigeration step is carried out by placing the moistened pouch and the onion slice contained therein in a refrigerator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of sweetening onions according to claim 1 wherein the step of moistening the pouch and the onion slice contained therein is carried out by substantially saturating the material comprising the pouch with liquid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of sweetening onions according to claim 1, including the additional step of positioning the moistened pouch and the onion slice contained therein in a liquid retaining envelope prior to and during the refrigeration step.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of sweetening onions according to claim 1 wherein the step of placing the onion slice in a pouch is carried out by placing the onion slice in a pouch comprising a foam material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of sweetening onions according to claim 1 wherein the step of placing an onion slice in a pouch is carried out by placing the onion slice in a pouch comprising a fabric material.
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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) | 1980-07-04 | 1981-01-03 | 1981-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-04 | 1985-01-03 | 1985-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-04 | 1989-01-03 | 1989-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |