US3410702A
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Preparation of a dehydrated potato product which can be reconstituted into hash brown potatoes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-11-22
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Granted: 1968-11-12
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Expires: 1985-11-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank Louis James
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:56
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A DEHYDRATED POTATO PRODUCT OF IMPROVED NATURAL FLAVOR, SUITABLE FOR INSTANT RECONSTITUTION AND SUBSEQUENT CONVERSION TO HASH BROWN POTATOES, COMPRISING: CUTTING A FIRST QUANTITY OF SAID POTATOES INTO STRIPS; BLANCHING SAID STRIPS; REMOVING FREE STARCH FROM SAID STRIPS; DEHYDRATING SAID STRIPS; CUTTING A SECOND QUANTITY OF SAID POTATOES IN PIECES; HEATING SAID CUT SECOND QUANTITY UNTIL SUBSTANTIALLY COOKED; RICING THE SUBSTANTIALLY COOKED QUANTITY WHILE RETAINING THE RELEASED STARCH; DEHYDRATING THE FREE STARCH RICH RICED QUANTITY; AND THEREAFTER COMBINING THE FIRST AND SECOND DEHYDRATED QUANTITIES UNIFORMLY IN SUCH PROPORTIONS THAT THE RESULTING COMPOSITION WHEN SUBJECTED TO RECONSTITUTION AND FRYING WILL BE CONVERTED TO HASH BROWN POTATOES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A DEHYDRATED POTATO PRODUCT OF IMPROVED NATURAL FLAVOR, SUITABLE FOR INSTANT RECONSTITUTION AND SUBSEQUENT CONVERSION TO HASH BROWN POTATOES, COMPRISING: CUTTING A FIRST QUANTITY OF SAID POTATOES INTO STRIPS; BLANCHING SAID STRIPS; REMOVING FREE STARCH FROM SAID STRIPS; DEHYDRATING SAID STRIPS; CUTTING A SECOND QUANTITY OF SAID POTATOES IN PIECES; HEATING SAID CUT SECOND QUANTITY UNTIL SUBSTANTIALLY COOKED; RICING THE SUBSTANTIALLY COOKED QUANTITY WHILE RETAINING THE RELEASED STARCH; DEHYDRATING THE FREE STARCH RICH RICED QUANTITY; AND THEREAFTER COMBINING THE FIRST AND SECOND DEHYDRATED QUANTITIES UNIFORMLY IN SUCH PROPORTIONS THAT THE RESULTING COMPOSITION WHEN SUBJECTED TO RECONSTITUTION AND FRYING WILL BE CONVERTED TO HASH BROWN POTATOES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1971-11-12 | 1972-05-13 | 1972-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-11-12 | 1976-05-13 | 1976-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-11-12 | 1980-05-13 | 1980-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |