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US3425848A
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Osmotic dehydration of coated foods
Assignee: United States Department of Agriculture
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Filing: 1966-06-08
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Granted: 1969-02-04
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Expires: 1986-06-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne M Camirand
- 👤 Ralph R Forrey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:58
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/90; A23B2/91; A23P; A23P20/00; A23P20/10; A23P20/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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IN THE PROCESS OF OSMOTIC DEHYDRATIOM WHEREIN PIECES OF FOOD ARE HELD IN CONTACT WITH AN OSMOTIC MEDIUM TO CAUSE DIFFUSION OF MOISTURE FROM THE FOOD INTO THE MEDIUM, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES PROVIDING THE FOOD PIECES WITH AN EDIBLE, WATER-PERMEABLE, MEMBRANE COATING PRIOR TO CONTACT WITH THE OSMOTIC MEDIUM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
IN THE PROCESS OF OSMOTIC DEHYDRATIOM WHEREIN PIECES OF FOOD ARE HELD IN CONTACT WITH AN OSMOTIC MEDIUM TO CAUSE DIFFUSION OF MOISTURE FROM THE FOOD INTO THE MEDIUM, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES PROVIDING THE FOOD PIECES WITH AN EDIBLE, WATER-PERMEABLE, MEMBRANE COATING PRIOR TO CONTACT WITH THE OSMOTIC MEDIUM.
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) | 1972-02-04 | 1972-08-05 | 1973-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-02-04 | 1976-08-05 | 1977-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-02-04 | 1980-08-05 | 1981-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |