US2516299A
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Method of detoxifying and stabilizing castor beans
Assignee: Clark Babbitt Industries Inc
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Filing: 1947-07-28
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Granted: 1950-07-25
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Expires: 1967-07-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Chiego Bernard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:51
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L11/00; A23L11/30; A23L11/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING HARD SHELLED CASTOR BEANS WHICH CONSISTS IN TREATING THEM, IN A PRESSURE VESSEL HAVING MEANS FOR QUICKLY REDUCING ANY PRESSURE THEREIN TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, WITH STEAM AT PRESSURES FROM ABOUT 150 TO ABOUT 300 LBS. AND AT TEMPERATURES OF ABOUT 800 TO 1200 DEGREES F. FOR PERIODS OF TIME VARYING FROM ABOUT 90 TO 20 SECONDS RESPECTIVELY THEREBY SUBSTANTIALLY DESTROYING THE OXIDATIVE ENZYMES AND DENATURING THE TOXALBUMIN RICIN, AND THUS DESTROYING THE ONLY POISONOUS SUBSTANCE IN THE RAW CASTOR BEANS, THEN DROPPING THE PRESSURE ABRUPTLY TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE WHEREBY THE INTERNAL PRESSURE SET UP WITHIN THE BEAN SHELLS WILL EXPLODE THE HUSKS OR SHELLS OFF THE MEAT OF THE BEANS LEAVING BOTH THE MEAT AND SHELLS IN CONDITON FOR USEFUL PURPOSES.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
125 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING HARD SHELLED CASTOR BEANS WHICH CONSISTS IN TREATING THEM, IN A PRESSURE VESSEL HAVING MEANS FOR QUICKLY REDUCING ANY PRESSURE THEREIN TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, WITH STEAM AT PRESSURES FROM ABOUT 150 TO ABOUT 300 LBS. AND AT TEMPERATURES OF ABOUT 800 TO 1200 DEGREES F. FOR PERIODS OF TIME VARYING FROM ABOUT 90 TO 20 SECONDS RESPECTIVELY THEREBY SUBSTANTIALLY DESTROYING THE OXIDATIVE ENZYMES AND DENATURING THE TOXALBUMIN RICIN, AND THUS DESTROYING THE ONLY POISONOUS SUBSTANCE IN THE RAW CASTOR BEANS, THEN DROPPING THE PRESSURE ABRUPTLY TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE WHEREBY THE INTERNAL PRESSURE SET UP WITHIN THE BEAN SHELLS WILL EXPLODE THE HUSKS OR SHELLS OFF THE MEAT OF THE BEANS LEAVING BOTH THE MEAT AND SHELLS IN CONDITON FOR USEFUL PURPOSES.
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) | 1953-07-24 | 1954-01-23 | 1954-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1957-07-24 | 1958-01-23 | 1958-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1961-07-24 | 1962-01-23 | 1962-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |