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Tomato peeling method
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1958-04-21
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Granted: 1962-01-16
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Expires: 1978-04-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford K Wilson
- 👤 Robert H Mount
- 👤 Robert O Jabbusch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:53
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23N; A23N7/00; A23N7/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A METHOD OF PEELING TOMATOES OR THE LIKE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SUBJECTING EACH TOMATO TO THE ACTION OF A SKIN-LOOSENING MEDIUM TO LOOSEN THE SKIN FROM THE FLESH AT ALL POINTS AROUND THE PERIPHERY OF THE TOMATO EXCEPT AT THE BLOSSOM END AND AT THE STEM END, CUTTING INTO THE TOMATO AT THE STEM END TO SEVER THE LOOSENED SKIN JACKET FROM THE STEM END OF THE TOMATO AND TO REMOVE THE CORE OF THE TOMATO, CUTTING OFF THE BLOSSOM END OF THE TOMATO, AND FRICTIONALLY GRIPPING AND SEPARATING THE LOOSENED SKIN FORM THE FLESH OF THE TOMATO.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
99 words
A METHOD OF PEELING TOMATOES OR THE LIKE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SUBJECTING EACH TOMATO TO THE ACTION OF A SKIN-LOOSENING MEDIUM TO LOOSEN THE SKIN FROM THE FLESH AT ALL POINTS AROUND THE PERIPHERY OF THE TOMATO EXCEPT AT THE BLOSSOM END AND AT THE STEM END, CUTTING INTO THE TOMATO AT THE STEM END TO SEVER THE LOOSENED SKIN JACKET FROM THE STEM END OF THE TOMATO AND TO REMOVE THE CORE OF THE TOMATO, CUTTING OFF THE BLOSSOM END OF THE TOMATO, AND FRICTIONALLY GRIPPING AND SEPARATING THE LOOSENED SKIN FORM THE FLESH OF THE TOMATO.
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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) | 1965-01-15 | 1965-07-17 | 1966-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-01-15 | 1969-07-17 | 1970-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-01-15 | 1973-07-17 | 1974-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |