US2614045A
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Processes for the treatment of soya beans and other leguminous seeds
Assignee: British Soya Products Ltd
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Filing: 1950-04-07
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Granted: 1952-10-14
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Expires: 1970-04-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Learmonth Eric Mitchell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:09
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B9/00; A23B9/08; A23L; A23L11/00; A23L11/30; A23L11/36; A23B9/02; A23B9/025; A23B9/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A PROCESS FOR HEAT-TREATING LEGUMINOUS SEEDS WHICH COMPRISES HEATING THE WHOLE SEEDS AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE RAPIDLY AND UNIFORMLY THROUGHOUT THEIR VOLUME TO A TEMPERATURE OF THE ORDER OF 122* C., BUT NOT EXCEEDING 135* C., BY THE APPLICATION OF HIGH FREQUENCY ELECTRIC HEATING IN ORDER TO CONVERT INTO STEAM PART AT LEAST OF THE MOISTURE CONTAINED IN THE SEEDS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
A PROCESS FOR HEAT-TREATING LEGUMINOUS SEEDS WHICH COMPRISES HEATING THE WHOLE SEEDS AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE RAPIDLY AND UNIFORMLY THROUGHOUT THEIR VOLUME TO A TEMPERATURE OF THE ORDER OF 122* C., BUT NOT EXCEEDING 135* C., BY THE APPLICATION OF HIGH FREQUENCY ELECTRIC HEATING IN ORDER TO CONVERT INTO STEAM PART AT LEAST OF THE MOISTURE CONTAINED IN THE SEEDS.
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) | 1955-10-14 | 1956-04-14 | 1956-10-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1959-10-14 | 1960-04-14 | 1960-10-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1963-10-14 | 1964-04-14 | 1964-10-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |