Method and apparatus for food dehydration
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Feb 9, 2021
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May 11, 2020
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Abstract
Embodiments herein include devices adaptable to dehydrate articles, including foods. Embodiments are shown which can be compacted for reduced storage, and/or shipping requirements and/or for other purposes. Embodiments include simple, inexpensive means for controlling dehydrating conditions, including airflow. Various article holding devices, including devices to hold foods being dehydrated, are also shown. Such devices include vertical, diagonal, and horizontal panels to secure articles. Embodiments shown have variations which include the use of non-motorized convection airflow, as well as devices which incorporate motor driven air movement means. Embodiments are shown which may be used for preparing articles, including foods, for dehydration, including slicing such articles.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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BACKUS ALAN | LOS ANGELES CA |
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- 2020 Application Filing Year
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- 385 Applications Filed
- 237 Patents Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Backus, Alan | Los Angeles, US | 49 | 617 |
# of filed Patents : 49 Total Citations : 617 | |||
Marici, Iulius | Henderson, US | 7 | 11 |
# of filed Patents : 7 Total Citations : 11 |
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