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Pith separation and sugar recovery from bagasse
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1953-02-02
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Granted: 1956-05-01
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Expires: 1973-02-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elbert C Lathrop
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-01 08:28
CPC Classifications
C; C13; C13B; C13B10/00; C13B10/02; C13B10/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
THE METHOD COMPRISING ADJUSTING THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF RAW SUGAR CANE BAGASSE TO WITHIN THE RANGE OF 65 TO 85 PERCENT BY WEIGHT, PASSING SAID BAGASSE TO A ZONE OF TRANSVERSE RUBBING WHEREIN THE INDIVIDUAL FIBROUS FRAGMENTS OF BAGASSE ARE FORCED TRANSVERSELY ACROSS EACH OTHER TO EFFECT INTERNAL SCOURING AND SCRUBBING WITHIN SAID ZONE AND TO LOOSEN ADHERING PITH PARTICLES THEREFROM, EXPRESSING SUGAR-CONTAINING JUICE FROM SAID TREATED BAGASSE TO A MOISTURE CONTENT OF BELOW 52 PERCENT, DRYING SAID TREATED BAGASSE AND SEPARATING LOOSENED PITH PARTICLES THEREFROM BY SCREENING.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
88 words
THE METHOD COMPRISING ADJUSTING THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF RAW SUGAR CANE BAGASSE TO WITHIN THE RANGE OF 65 TO 85 PERCENT BY WEIGHT, PASSING SAID BAGASSE TO A ZONE OF TRANSVERSE RUBBING WHEREIN THE INDIVIDUAL FIBROUS FRAGMENTS OF BAGASSE ARE FORCED TRANSVERSELY ACROSS EACH OTHER TO EFFECT INTERNAL SCOURING AND SCRUBBING WITHIN SAID ZONE AND TO LOOSEN ADHERING PITH PARTICLES THEREFROM, EXPRESSING SUGAR-CONTAINING JUICE FROM SAID TREATED BAGASSE TO A MOISTURE CONTENT OF BELOW 52 PERCENT, DRYING SAID TREATED BAGASSE AND SEPARATING LOOSENED PITH PARTICLES THEREFROM BY SCREENING.
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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) | 1959-05-01 | 1959-10-31 | 1960-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-05-01 | 1963-10-31 | 1964-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-05-01 | 1967-10-31 | 1968-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |