US2686130A
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Process of canning rice
Assignee: United States Department of Agriculture
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Filing: 1952-01-23
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Granted: 1954-08-10
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Expires: 1972-01-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Roberts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:51
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/196
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A PROCESS FOR CANNING RICE WHICH COMPRISES SOAKING WHITE RICE IN WATER, PARTIALLY COOKING THE SOAKED RICE UNTIL ITS MOISTURE CONTENT IS ABOUT FROM 45-60%, FILLING THE PARTIALLY COOKED RICE AT THE AFORESAID MOISTURE LEVEL INTO CONTAINERS, SUBJECTING THE CONTAINERS TO A HIGH VACUUM, SEALING THE CONTAINERS WHILE UNDER HIGH VACUUM, AND SUBJECTING THE SEALED CONTAINERS OF PARTIALLY COOKED RICE TO A HEAT-PROCESSING OPERATION TO STERILIZE THE CONTENT AND THE INSIDES OF THE CONTAINERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A PROCESS FOR CANNING RICE WHICH COMPRISES SOAKING WHITE RICE IN WATER, PARTIALLY COOKING THE SOAKED RICE UNTIL ITS MOISTURE CONTENT IS ABOUT FROM 45-60%, FILLING THE PARTIALLY COOKED RICE AT THE AFORESAID MOISTURE LEVEL INTO CONTAINERS, SUBJECTING THE CONTAINERS TO A HIGH VACUUM, SEALING THE CONTAINERS WHILE UNDER HIGH VACUUM, AND SUBJECTING THE SEALED CONTAINERS OF PARTIALLY COOKED RICE TO A HEAT-PROCESSING OPERATION TO STERILIZE THE CONTENT AND THE INSIDES OF THE CONTAINERS.
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) | 1957-08-09 | 1958-02-08 | 1958-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1961-08-09 | 1962-02-08 | 1962-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1965-08-09 | 1966-02-08 | 1966-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |