US2567980A
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Drying wet wheat gluten
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1949-01-25
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Granted: 1951-09-18
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Expires: 1969-01-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Justin M Tuomy
- 👤 Richard L Slotter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:58
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23J; A23J3/00; A23J3/14; A23J3/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
PROCESS WHICH COMPRISES MIXING WET WHEAT GLUTEN HAVING A MOISTURE CONTENT OF BETWEEN 65 AND 70 PERCENT WITH ETHANOL IN THE RATIO OF ABOUT 100 G. OF WET GLUTEN TO 118 CC. OF ABOUT 65 PERCENT ETHANOL AGITATING THE MIXTURE UNTIL A HOMOGENEOUS SLURRY IS OBTAINED SPREADING THE SLURRYIN A THIN LAYER UPON A SURFACE HEATED TO A TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE RANGE OF 150* TO 170* C., ALLOWING THE SLURRY TO DRY BY CONTACT WITH THE HEATED SURFACE AND REMOVING THE DRIED GLUTEN FROM THE HEATED SURFACE, THE DRYING TIME ON THE HEATED SURFACE BEING ON MORE THAN ABOUT TEN SECONDS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
PROCESS WHICH COMPRISES MIXING WET WHEAT GLUTEN HAVING A MOISTURE CONTENT OF BETWEEN 65 AND 70 PERCENT WITH ETHANOL IN THE RATIO OF ABOUT 100 G. OF WET GLUTEN TO 118 CC. OF ABOUT 65 PERCENT ETHANOL AGITATING THE MIXTURE UNTIL A HOMOGENEOUS SLURRY IS OBTAINED SPREADING THE SLURRYIN A THIN LAYER UPON A SURFACE HEATED TO A TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE RANGE OF 150* TO 170* C., ALLOWING THE SLURRY TO DRY BY CONTACT WITH THE HEATED SURFACE AND REMOVING THE DRIED GLUTEN FROM THE HEATED SURFACE, THE DRYING TIME ON THE HEATED SURFACE BEING ON MORE THAN ABOUT TEN SECONDS.
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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) | 1954-09-17 | 1955-03-19 | 1955-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1958-09-17 | 1959-03-19 | 1959-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1962-09-17 | 1963-03-19 | 1963-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |