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US2740719A
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Quick cooking rice and process therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1953-01-22
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Granted: 1956-04-03
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Expires: 1973-01-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ataullah K Ozai-Durrani
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:14
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/196
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING QUICK COOKING RICE WHICH COMPRISES STEAMING HULLED RICE GRAINS UNDER CONDITIONS SUCH AS TO INCREASE THEIR MOISTURE CONTENT BY NOT MORE THAN ABOUT 6%, AND THEREAFTER DRYING THE RICE TO A STABLE MOISTURE CONTENT, SAID PROCESS SERVING TO ALTER THE STRUCTURE OF THE GRAINS IN ORDER THAT UPON SUBSEQUENT COOKING THE RICE WILL ABSORB WATER VERY RAPIDLY SO THAT THE TIME REQUIRED FOR COOKING IS REDUCED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING QUICK COOKING RICE WHICH COMPRISES STEAMING HULLED RICE GRAINS UNDER CONDITIONS SUCH AS TO INCREASE THEIR MOISTURE CONTENT BY NOT MORE THAN ABOUT 6%, AND THEREAFTER DRYING THE RICE TO A STABLE MOISTURE CONTENT, SAID PROCESS SERVING TO ALTER THE STRUCTURE OF THE GRAINS IN ORDER THAT UPON SUBSEQUENT COOKING THE RICE WILL ABSORB WATER VERY RAPIDLY SO THAT THE TIME REQUIRED FOR COOKING IS REDUCED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1959-04-03 | 1959-10-03 | 1960-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-04-03 | 1963-10-03 | 1964-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-04-03 | 1967-10-03 | 1968-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |