US2899319A
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Dehydration of cherries
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1959-08-11
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Expires: 1976-08-11
Abstract
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Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:31
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/02; A23B7/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING DEHYDRATED CHERRIES WHICH COMPRISES SULPHITING PITTED CHERRIES, FREEZING THE SULPHITED CHERRIES TO PRODUCE INDIVIDUAL, DISCRETE FROZEN CHERRIES, SUBJECTING THE RESULTING MATERIAL IN THE FORM OF INDIVIDUAL, DISCRETE, FROZEN CHERRIES TO DEHYDRATION BY THE USE OF VACUUM AND HEATING MEDIUM, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HEATING MEDIUM BEING INITIALLY MAINTAINED AT ABOUT 150-212*F., UNTIL THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CHERRIES APPROACHES A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 140-150*F. AND THEN DECREASING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HEATING MEDIUM AND MAINTAINING IT AT ABOUT 140-150*F. UNTIL THE DEHYDRATION IS COMPLETED AND THEREAFTER PACKAGING THE DEHYDRATED PRODUCT IN A NON-OXYGENOUS ATMOSPHERE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING DEHYDRATED CHERRIES WHICH COMPRISES SULPHITING PITTED CHERRIES, FREEZING THE SULPHITED CHERRIES TO PRODUCE INDIVIDUAL, DISCRETE FROZEN CHERRIES, SUBJECTING THE RESULTING MATERIAL IN THE FORM OF INDIVIDUAL, DISCRETE, FROZEN CHERRIES TO DEHYDRATION BY THE USE OF VACUUM AND HEATING MEDIUM, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HEATING MEDIUM BEING INITIALLY MAINTAINED AT ABOUT 150-212*F., UNTIL THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CHERRIES APPROACHES A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 140-150*F. AND THEN DECREASING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HEATING MEDIUM AND MAINTAINING IT AT ABOUT 140-150*F. UNTIL THE DEHYDRATION IS COMPLETED AND THEREAFTER PACKAGING THE DEHYDRATED PRODUCT IN A NON-OXYGENOUS ATMOSPHERE.
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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) | 1962-08-10 | 1963-02-09 | 1963-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-08-10 | 1967-02-09 | 1967-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-08-10 | 1971-02-09 | 1971-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |