US2541730A
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Process of making corn meal porridge
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1947-02-20
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Granted: 1951-02-13
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Expires: 1967-02-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Crawford J Walker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:22
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
THE PROCESS WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF INTERMITTENTLY AGITATING CORN MEAL IN WATER BELOW COOKING TEMPERATURE FOR AGITATING PERIODS OF APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES AND ALLOWING THE MEAL TO SETTLE BETWEEN AGITATING PERIODS; DRAWING OFF THE WATER BETWEEN SAID PERIODS AND CONTINUING THOSE PERIODS UNTIL THE WATER BECOMES CLEAR; FLOWING THE CORN MEAL WITH A RESIDUAL CLEAR WATER CONTENT INTO A BODY OF WATER AT APPROXIMATELY 140 DEGREES F., AND HOLDING THAT TEMPERATURE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES; RAISING THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID BODY OF WATER WITH THE MEAL THEREIN TO APPROXIMATELY 212 DEGREES F., AND MAINTAINING THAT TEMPERATURE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES; AND THEREAFTER SEALING THE COOKED WET MEAL IN CANS AND CONTINUING COOKING UNDER PRESSURE FOR A LENGTH OF TIME SUFFICIENT TO STERILIZE THE MASS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
THE PROCESS WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF INTERMITTENTLY AGITATING CORN MEAL IN WATER BELOW COOKING TEMPERATURE FOR AGITATING PERIODS OF APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES AND ALLOWING THE MEAL TO SETTLE BETWEEN AGITATING PERIODS; DRAWING OFF THE WATER BETWEEN SAID PERIODS AND CONTINUING THOSE PERIODS UNTIL THE WATER BECOMES CLEAR; FLOWING THE CORN MEAL WITH A RESIDUAL CLEAR WATER CONTENT INTO A BODY OF WATER AT APPROXIMATELY 140 DEGREES F., AND HOLDING THAT TEMPERATURE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES; RAISING THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID BODY OF WATER WITH THE MEAL THEREIN TO APPROXIMATELY 212 DEGREES F., AND MAINTAINING THAT TEMPERATURE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES; AND THEREAFTER SEALING THE COOKED WET MEAL IN CANS AND CONTINUING COOKING UNDER PRESSURE FOR A LENGTH OF TIME SUFFICIENT TO STERILIZE THE MASS.
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) | 1954-02-12 | 1954-08-14 | 1955-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1958-02-12 | 1958-08-14 | 1959-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1962-02-12 | 1962-08-14 | 1963-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |