US2558775A
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Process for treatment of sugar
Assignee: Northcutt Res Corp
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Filing: 1946-07-31
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Granted: 1951-07-03
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Expires: 1966-07-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Northcutt Robert Thomas
- 👤 Jr Robert Thomas Northcutt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:05
CPC Classifications
C; C13; C13B; C13B30/00; C13B30/02; C13B30/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
THE METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ESSENTIALLY NON-HYGYROSCOPIC SOLID SUGAR FROM SUGAR CANE JUICE WHICH COMPRISES CLARIFYING SAID JUICE TO DEODORIZE AND DECOLORIZE THE SAME, CONCENTRATING SAID JUICE TO APPROXIMATELY A 60% SOLID CONTENT, HEATING SAID JUICE IN A THIN FILM AT A TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE APPROXIMATE RANGE OF 275* F. TO 375* F. TO RAPIDLY DEHYDRATE THE SAME TO A MOISTURE CONTENT NOT EXCEEDING APPROXIMATELY 2%, WHEREBY INTERVENING CRYSTALLIZATION OF ANY INGREDIENTS OF THE JUICE IS PREVENTED AND THE DEHYDRATED PRODUCT IS CONVERTED TO A MOLTEN STATE, SOLIDIFYING SAID SUBSTANTIALLY ANHYDROUS MOLTEN SUGAR AND GRINDING THE SAME.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
97 words
THE METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ESSENTIALLY NON-HYGYROSCOPIC SOLID SUGAR FROM SUGAR CANE JUICE WHICH COMPRISES CLARIFYING SAID JUICE TO DEODORIZE AND DECOLORIZE THE SAME, CONCENTRATING SAID JUICE TO APPROXIMATELY A 60% SOLID CONTENT, HEATING SAID JUICE IN A THIN FILM AT A TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE APPROXIMATE RANGE OF 275* F. TO 375* F. TO RAPIDLY DEHYDRATE THE SAME TO A MOISTURE CONTENT NOT EXCEEDING APPROXIMATELY 2%, WHEREBY INTERVENING CRYSTALLIZATION OF ANY INGREDIENTS OF THE JUICE IS PREVENTED AND THE DEHYDRATED PRODUCT IS CONVERTED TO A MOLTEN STATE, SOLIDIFYING SAID SUBSTANTIALLY ANHYDROUS MOLTEN SUGAR AND GRINDING THE SAME.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1954-07-02 | 1955-01-01 | 1955-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1958-07-02 | 1959-01-01 | 1959-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1962-07-02 | 1963-01-01 | 1963-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |