US2633436A
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Starch cooking apparatus and method
Assignee: SPRINGS COTTON MILLS
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Filing: 1950-09-02
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Granted: 1953-03-31
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Expires: 1970-09-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Furman H Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 03:59
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08B; C08B30/00; C08B30/12; C08B30/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A STARCH COOKING APPARATUS COMPRISING A SLURRY VAT FOR CONTAINING A BATCH OF STARCH TO BE COOKED, SAID VAT BEING OPEN TO THE ATMOSPHERE, AN ELONGATED COOKING CHAMBER SEPARATE FROM SAID VAT AND CLOSED TO THE ATMOSPHERE, A PERFORATED STEAM SUPPLY LINE EXTENDING IN SAID COOKING CHAMBER FOR SUBSTANTIALLY ITS ENTIRE LENGTH, A PUMP HAVING ITS INTAKE CONNECTED AT THE BOTTOM LEVEL OF SAID VAT AND ITS OUTLET TO ONE END OF SAID COOKING CHAMBER, A RETURN LINE LEADING FROM THE OTHER END OF SAID COOKING CHAMBER TO THE TOP OF SAID VAT AND ARRANGED TO DISCHARGE OPENLY THEREIN, AND AN ADJUSTABLE ORIFICE IN SAID RETURN LINE FOR THROTTLING SAID LINE AGAINST SAID PUMP AND THEREBY INDUCING PRESSURE AT A DESIRED LEVEL IN SAID COOKING CHAMBER DURING A COOKING OPERATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A STARCH COOKING APPARATUS COMPRISING A SLURRY VAT FOR CONTAINING A BATCH OF STARCH TO BE COOKED, SAID VAT BEING OPEN TO THE ATMOSPHERE, AN ELONGATED COOKING CHAMBER SEPARATE FROM SAID VAT AND CLOSED TO THE ATMOSPHERE, A PERFORATED STEAM SUPPLY LINE EXTENDING IN SAID COOKING CHAMBER FOR SUBSTANTIALLY ITS ENTIRE LENGTH, A PUMP HAVING ITS INTAKE CONNECTED AT THE BOTTOM LEVEL OF SAID VAT AND ITS OUTLET TO ONE END OF SAID COOKING CHAMBER, A RETURN LINE LEADING FROM THE OTHER END OF SAID COOKING CHAMBER TO THE TOP OF SAID VAT AND ARRANGED TO DISCHARGE OPENLY THEREIN, AND AN ADJUSTABLE ORIFICE IN SAID RETURN LINE FOR THROTTLING SAID LINE AGAINST SAID PUMP AND THEREBY INDUCING PRESSURE AT A DESIRED LEVEL IN SAID COOKING CHAMBER DURING A COOKING OPERATION.
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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) | 1956-03-30 | 1956-09-29 | 1957-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1960-03-30 | 1960-09-29 | 1961-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1964-03-30 | 1964-09-29 | 1965-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |