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Method for the production of vinegar acids by oxidative fermentation of alcohols
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1951-12-11
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Granted: 1955-05-03
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Expires: 1971-12-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hromatka Otto
- 👤 Ebner Heinz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:24
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12J; C12J1/00; C12J1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF VINEGAR BY A SUBMERGED OXIDATIVE FERMENTATION OF A LIQUID COMPRISING ETHYL ALCOHOL IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION BY MEANS OF ACETOBACTERIA, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CONTINUOUSLY FORCING FINE BUBBLES OF FRESH AIR UNIFROMLY THROUGH EVERY PART OF THE FERMENTION SOLUTION UNINTERRUPTEDLY DURING THE ENTIRE PERIOD OF FERMENTATION, TO THEREBY AVOID INTERRUPTION AT ANY TIME THE SUPPLY OF OXYGEN TO THE ACETOBACTERIA AND TO AVOID THE CREATION OF ANY UNOXYGENATED ZONES WITHIN THE FERMENTATION SOLUTION WHEREIN THE ACETOBACTERIA MAY BE KILLED DURING PASSAGE OF SHORT DURATION THROUGH THE ZONE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF VINEGAR BY A SUBMERGED OXIDATIVE FERMENTATION OF A LIQUID COMPRISING ETHYL ALCOHOL IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION BY MEANS OF ACETOBACTERIA, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CONTINUOUSLY FORCING FINE BUBBLES OF FRESH AIR UNIFROMLY THROUGH EVERY PART OF THE FERMENTION SOLUTION UNINTERRUPTEDLY DURING THE ENTIRE PERIOD OF FERMENTATION, TO THEREBY AVOID INTERRUPTION AT ANY TIME THE SUPPLY OF OXYGEN TO THE ACETOBACTERIA AND TO AVOID THE CREATION OF ANY UNOXYGENATED ZONES WITHIN THE FERMENTATION SOLUTION WHEREIN THE ACETOBACTERIA MAY BE KILLED DURING PASSAGE OF SHORT DURATION THROUGH THE ZONE.
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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) | 1958-05-02 | 1958-11-01 | 1959-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1962-05-02 | 1962-11-01 | 1963-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1966-05-02 | 1966-11-01 | 1967-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |