US2525137A
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Rice treating process
Assignee: Rice Growers Association of California
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Filing: 1946-09-23
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Granted: 1950-10-10
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Expires: 1966-09-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Watkins W Jones
- 👤 George W Brewer
- 👤 Alva B Court
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:49
CPC Classifications
B; B02; B02B; B02B1/00; B02B1/08; B02C; B02C1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A PROCESS OF TREATING RICE PADDY FOR MILLING THAT COMPRISES THE STEPS OF SOAKING THE PADDY IN WATER HAVING A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ABOUT 180*F. AND 200*F. FOR A PERIOD BETWEEN ABOUT TEN AND FIFTEEN MINUTES, THEN REMOVING THE PADDY FROM THE WATER AND SUBJECTING IT TO STEAM UNDER A PRESSURE BETWEEN ABOUT 10 AND 15 LBS. PER SQUARE INCH FOR A PERIOD OF TIME BETWEEN ABOUT 30 AND 35 MINUTES, THEN PROGRESSIVELY REDUCING THE PRESSURE TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, THEN REMOVING SURFACE MOISTURE FROM SAID PADDY AND REDUCING ITS TEMPERATURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A PROCESS OF TREATING RICE PADDY FOR MILLING THAT COMPRISES THE STEPS OF SOAKING THE PADDY IN WATER HAVING A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ABOUT 180*F. AND 200*F. FOR A PERIOD BETWEEN ABOUT TEN AND FIFTEEN MINUTES, THEN REMOVING THE PADDY FROM THE WATER AND SUBJECTING IT TO STEAM UNDER A PRESSURE BETWEEN ABOUT 10 AND 15 LBS. PER SQUARE INCH FOR A PERIOD OF TIME BETWEEN ABOUT 30 AND 35 MINUTES, THEN PROGRESSIVELY REDUCING THE PRESSURE TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, THEN REMOVING SURFACE MOISTURE FROM SAID PADDY AND REDUCING ITS TEMPERATURE.
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) | 1953-10-09 | 1954-04-10 | 1954-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1957-10-09 | 1958-04-10 | 1958-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1961-10-09 | 1962-04-10 | 1962-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |