US3066030A
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Method of preparing dried foods
Assignee: Gerber Products Co
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Filing: 1960-06-13
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Granted: 1962-11-27
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Expires: 1980-06-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eolkin Dave
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:13
CPC Classifications
F; F26; F26B; F26B17/00; F26B17/02; F26B17/023; A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/90; A23B2/96
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A METHOD FOR PROCESSING A HIGH SUGAR CONTENT FOOD PUREE TO OBTAIN A RECONSITUTAABLE PRODUCT COMPRISING THE STEPS OF MIXING A SLURRY OF A FOOD PRODUCT, ABOUT 1-5% OF A THICKENING AGENT, AND ABOUT 1-2% OF A FOAM STABILIZER, HEATING THE MIXTURE TO A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ABOUT 160-200*F. TO ACTIVATE THE THICHNEING AGENT, COOL ING THE MIXTURE TO A TEMPERATURE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF 80-90*F., BLENDING THE MIXTURE WITH A COOL INERT GAS TO CREATE A FOAM, FORMING THIN MATS OF THE FOAM, DEHYDRATING THE FOAM MATS NY CIRCULATING A HOT INERT GAS THEREABOUT UNTIL THE MOISTURE IN SAID MATS HAS BEEN REDUCED TO LESS THAN 5%, AND FURTHER PROCESSING THE DEHYDRATED PRODUCT IN A COOL INERT GAS ATMOSPHERE FOR DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMPTION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
123 words
A METHOD FOR PROCESSING A HIGH SUGAR CONTENT FOOD PUREE TO OBTAIN A RECONSITUTAABLE PRODUCT COMPRISING THE STEPS OF MIXING A SLURRY OF A FOOD PRODUCT, ABOUT 1-5% OF A THICKENING AGENT, AND ABOUT 1-2% OF A FOAM STABILIZER, HEATING THE MIXTURE TO A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ABOUT 160-200*F. TO ACTIVATE THE THICHNEING AGENT, COOL ING THE MIXTURE TO A TEMPERATURE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF 80-90*F., BLENDING THE MIXTURE WITH A COOL INERT GAS TO CREATE A FOAM, FORMING THIN MATS OF THE FOAM, DEHYDRATING THE FOAM MATS NY CIRCULATING A HOT INERT GAS THEREABOUT UNTIL THE MOISTURE IN SAID MATS HAS BEEN REDUCED TO LESS THAN 5%, AND FURTHER PROCESSING THE DEHYDRATED PRODUCT IN A COOL INERT GAS ATMOSPHERE FOR DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMPTION.
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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) | 1965-11-26 | 1966-05-28 | 1966-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-11-26 | 1970-05-28 | 1970-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-11-26 | 1974-05-28 | 1974-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |