US3118773A
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Method of preserving foods by heating in a fluidized bed
Assignee: Turbo Dynamics Corp
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Filing: 1960-10-14
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Granted: 1964-01-21
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Expires: 1980-10-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles R Bennett
- 👤 Charles H Jung
- 👤 George M Pigott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:50
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/30; A23B2/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
IN A METHOD OF PRESERVING FOODS, THE STEPS OF CLEANING THE FOODS; SIZING THE FOODS; PLACING THE FOODS IN CONTAINERS; HERMETICALLY SEALING THE FOODS IN THE CONTAINERS; APPLYING HEAT TO THE FILLED AND SEALED CONTAINERS BY PLACING THE CONTAINERS IN A FLUIDIZED HEAT TRANSFERRING MEDIUM; KEEPING THE FOOD CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT AT CONSTANT TEMPERATURES FOR A TIME PERIOD SUFFICIENT TO DESTROY YEAST, MOLDS AND ENZYMES, AND TO BOTH DESTROY AND RENDER INACTIVE ANY BACTERIAL ORGANISMS IN THE FOOD LIKELY TO CAUSE SPOILAGE; COOLING THE FILLED AND SEALED FOOD CONTAINERS, AND CLEANING THE EXTERIORS OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS, AS MAY BE NECESSARY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
IN A METHOD OF PRESERVING FOODS, THE STEPS OF CLEANING THE FOODS; SIZING THE FOODS; PLACING THE FOODS IN CONTAINERS; HERMETICALLY SEALING THE FOODS IN THE CONTAINERS; APPLYING HEAT TO THE FILLED AND SEALED CONTAINERS BY PLACING THE CONTAINERS IN A FLUIDIZED HEAT TRANSFERRING MEDIUM; KEEPING THE FOOD CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT AT CONSTANT TEMPERATURES FOR A TIME PERIOD SUFFICIENT TO DESTROY YEAST, MOLDS AND ENZYMES, AND TO BOTH DESTROY AND RENDER INACTIVE ANY BACTERIAL ORGANISMS IN THE FOOD LIKELY TO CAUSE SPOILAGE; COOLING THE FILLED AND SEALED FOOD CONTAINERS, AND CLEANING THE EXTERIORS OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS, AS MAY BE NECESSARY.
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) | 1967-01-20 | 1967-07-22 | 1968-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-20 | 1971-07-22 | 1972-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-20 | 1975-07-22 | 1976-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |