US2536993A
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Continuous fermentation process
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1947-05-24
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Granted: 1951-01-02
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Expires: 1967-05-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cremaschi Victor Manuel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:11
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12G; C12G1/00; C12G1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR THE FERMENTATION OF CRUSHED GRAPES TO PRODUCE WINE, WHICH COMPRISES MAINTAINING IN AN UPRIGHT FERMENTATION VAT UNDER FERMENTING CONDITIONS A COLUMN OF LIQUID INCLUDING GRAPE MUST IN PROGRESSIVELY ADVANCED STAGES OF FERMENTATION FROM BOTTOM TO TOP OF THE COLUMN OF LIQUID IN THE VAT WITH SKINS AND PULP FROM THE CRUSHED GRAPES FLOATING AT THE TOP OF THE COLUMN OF LIQUID, FEEDING CRUSHED GRAPES INTO SAID VAT AT THE BOTTOM PORTION THEREOF AND SUBJECTING THEM TO FERMENTING CONDITIONS THEREIN, MAINTAINING CONDITIONS IN THE VAT SUCH THAT THE CARBON DIOXIDE FORMED BY THE FERMENTATION OF THE GRAPES AIDS IN FLOATING THE SKINS TO THE INTRODUCED CRUSHED GRAPES TO THE TOP OF THE COLUMN OF LIQUID IN THE VAT, WITHDRAWING FERMENTED CAP OF GRAPE SKINS AND PULP FROM THE TOP PORTION OF THE VAT, WITHDRAWING WINE FROM THE UPPERMSOT PORTION OF THE COLUMN OF LIQUID, AND WITHDRAWING GRAPE SEEDS AND OTHER SOLID MATTER FROM THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE VAT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR THE FERMENTATION OF CRUSHED GRAPES TO PRODUCE WINE, WHICH COMPRISES MAINTAINING IN AN UPRIGHT FERMENTATION VAT UNDER FERMENTING CONDITIONS A COLUMN OF LIQUID INCLUDING GRAPE MUST IN PROGRESSIVELY ADVANCED STAGES OF FERMENTATION FROM BOTTOM TO TOP OF THE COLUMN OF LIQUID IN THE VAT WITH SKINS AND PULP FROM THE CRUSHED GRAPES FLOATING AT THE TOP OF THE COLUMN OF LIQUID, FEEDING CRUSHED GRAPES INTO SAID VAT AT THE BOTTOM PORTION THEREOF AND SUBJECTING THEM TO FERMENTING CONDITIONS THEREIN, MAINTAINING CONDITIONS IN THE VAT SUCH THAT THE CARBON DIOXIDE FORMED BY THE FERMENTATION OF THE GRAPES AIDS IN FLOATING THE SKINS TO THE INTRODUCED CRUSHED GRAPES TO THE TOP OF THE COLUMN OF LIQUID IN THE VAT, WITHDRAWING FERMENTED CAP OF GRAPE SKINS AND PULP FROM THE TOP PORTION OF THE VAT, WITHDRAWING WINE FROM THE UPPERMSOT PORTION OF THE COLUMN OF LIQUID, AND WITHDRAWING GRAPE SEEDS AND OTHER SOLID MATTER FROM THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE VAT.
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) | 1954-01-01 | 1954-07-03 | 1955-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1958-01-01 | 1958-07-03 | 1959-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1962-01-01 | 1962-07-03 | 1963-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |