US2776894A
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Meal-treating process and apparatus
Assignee: Central Soya Co Inc
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Filing: 1954-07-29
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Granted: 1957-01-08
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Expires: 1974-07-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman F Kruse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:49
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11B; C11B1/00; C11B1/10; C11B1/108; A; A23; A23L; A23L11/00; A23L11/30; A23L11/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
IN A PROCESS FOR TREATING SOLVENT EXTRACTED OIL MEAL CONTAINING LIQUID, THE STEPS OF PASSING MEAL SUCCESSIVELY THROUGH VERTICALLY-SPACED KETTLES, PASSING STEAM THROUGH THE MEAL IN THE UPPERMOST OF SAID KETTLES TO VAPORIZE LIQUID FROM SAID MEAL, PASSING STEAM THROUGH THE MEAL IN THE LOWER KETTLES OF SAID VERTICAL SERIES, REMOVING STEAM AND VAPORS FROM SAID LOWER KETTLES, PASSING THE SAME IN AN ANNULAR STREAM THROUGH THE UPPERMOST KETTLE, AND CONDENSING A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE STEAM UPON THE MEAL THEREIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
IN A PROCESS FOR TREATING SOLVENT EXTRACTED OIL MEAL CONTAINING LIQUID, THE STEPS OF PASSING MEAL SUCCESSIVELY THROUGH VERTICALLY-SPACED KETTLES, PASSING STEAM THROUGH THE MEAL IN THE UPPERMOST OF SAID KETTLES TO VAPORIZE LIQUID FROM SAID MEAL, PASSING STEAM THROUGH THE MEAL IN THE LOWER KETTLES OF SAID VERTICAL SERIES, REMOVING STEAM AND VAPORS FROM SAID LOWER KETTLES, PASSING THE SAME IN AN ANNULAR STREAM THROUGH THE UPPERMOST KETTLE, AND CONDENSING A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE STEAM UPON THE MEAL THEREIN.
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) | 1960-01-08 | 1960-07-09 | 1961-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1964-01-08 | 1964-07-09 | 1965-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1968-01-08 | 1968-07-09 | 1969-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |