US3101271A
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Process for preserving tomatoes and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-02-13
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Granted: 1963-08-20
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Expires: 1981-02-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford V Croall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:09
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/14; A23B7/153; A23B7/157
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
THE PROCESS OF PRESERVING THE NATURAL RED COLOR, FLAVOR, AND OTHER PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FRESH, RIPE TOMATOES AND PREPARING THEM FOR USE THAT COMPRISES THE STEPS OF: MAINTAINING SAID FRESH, RIPE TOMATOES FOR AT LEAST SIX WEEKS TIME IN A BRINE SOLUTION OF APPROXIMATELY 1.04% SO2 AND 0.52% HYDROUS LIME AT ATMOSPHERIC FROM TEMPERATURE, THEREAFTER REMOVING SAID TOMATOES FROM SAID BRINE SOLUTION AND THEN SOAKING THEM FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE CONSECUTIVE TWENTY-FOUR HOUR DAYS IN A 0.6% SOLUTION OF H2O2 AT ATMOSPHERIC ROOM TENPERATURE CHANGING SAID SOLUTION TO A FRESH SOLUTION OF THE H2O2 EACH TWENTY FOUR HOURS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
THE PROCESS OF PRESERVING THE NATURAL RED COLOR, FLAVOR, AND OTHER PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FRESH, RIPE TOMATOES AND PREPARING THEM FOR USE THAT COMPRISES THE STEPS OF: MAINTAINING SAID FRESH, RIPE TOMATOES FOR AT LEAST SIX WEEKS TIME IN A BRINE SOLUTION OF APPROXIMATELY 1.04% SO2 AND 0.52% HYDROUS LIME AT ATMOSPHERIC FROM TEMPERATURE, THEREAFTER REMOVING SAID TOMATOES FROM SAID BRINE SOLUTION AND THEN SOAKING THEM FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE CONSECUTIVE TWENTY-FOUR HOUR DAYS IN A 0.6% SOLUTION OF H2O2 AT ATMOSPHERIC ROOM TENPERATURE CHANGING SAID SOLUTION TO A FRESH SOLUTION OF THE H2O2 EACH TWENTY FOUR HOURS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-08-19 | 1967-02-18 | 1967-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-19 | 1971-02-18 | 1971-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-19 | 1975-02-18 | 1975-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |