US3565636A
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Method of agglomerating dehydrated potatoes
Assignee: Pillsbury Co
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Filing: 1967-08-23
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1987-08-23
Abstract
Abstract IN THE PROCESS OF THIS INVENTION THE AGGLOMERATED DEHYDRATED POTATOE PRODUCT IS PRODUCED BY ADDING WATER IN A STEADY STREAM, OR IN A DROPWISE FASHION, INTO A TRAVELLING BED OF POTATO GRANULES, AND BY SCREENING OFF AND DRYING THE RESULTANT MOIST AGGLOMERATES. THE DRY AGGOLMERATES HAVE UNIFORM DISC SHAPES IF THE WATER IS ADDED DROPWISE. THEY ARE IN THE SHAPE OF RODS IF THE WATER IS ADDED AS A STEADY STREAM. THEY ARE FRAIBLE; AND EACH HAS A POROUS STRUCTURE CONTAINING POCKETS OF AIR, WHICH ARE THE SOURCE OF THE INCORPORATED AIR WHICH BRINGS ABOUT, UPON RECONSTITUTION, A LIGHT, FLUFFY, WHITE MASH WITH A MINIMUM OF STIRRING.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald W Hutchings
- 👤 Charles H Stringham
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2026-10-31 00:41
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/15
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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) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |