US2818358A
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Treatment of sugar beets to release juice
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1954-12-17
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Granted: 1957-12-31
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Expires: 1974-12-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lloyd E Brownell
- 👤 Stefan A Zieminski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:46
CPC Classifications
C; C13; C13B; C13B10/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A PROCESS FOR TREATING SUGAR BEETS TO LIBERATE THE JUICE FROM THE BEET CELLS WHICH COMPRISES ESTABLISHING A STREAM OF GASEOUS MEDIUM MOVING IN A CONFINED LINEAR PATH AT A VELOCITY OF AT LEAST ABOUT 200 FT. PER SECOND FEEDING RAW UNHEATED SUGAR BEET PIECES AT A PRE-DETERMINED RATE INTO SAID STREAM WHEREBY THE BEET PIECES ARE ACCELERATED TO A VELOCITY APPROACHING THAT OF THE STREAM, DIRECTING THE STREAM OF GASEOUS MEDIUM AND BEET PIECES AGAINST A BARRIER WHEREBY THE STREAM IMPINGES ON SAID BARRIER, SEPARATING THE RESULTING BEET PULP FROM THE GASEOUS MEDIUM, AND THEREAFTER SEPARATING THE JUICE FROM THE PULP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A PROCESS FOR TREATING SUGAR BEETS TO LIBERATE THE JUICE FROM THE BEET CELLS WHICH COMPRISES ESTABLISHING A STREAM OF GASEOUS MEDIUM MOVING IN A CONFINED LINEAR PATH AT A VELOCITY OF AT LEAST ABOUT 200 FT. PER SECOND FEEDING RAW UNHEATED SUGAR BEET PIECES AT A PRE-DETERMINED RATE INTO SAID STREAM WHEREBY THE BEET PIECES ARE ACCELERATED TO A VELOCITY APPROACHING THAT OF THE STREAM, DIRECTING THE STREAM OF GASEOUS MEDIUM AND BEET PIECES AGAINST A BARRIER WHEREBY THE STREAM IMPINGES ON SAID BARRIER, SEPARATING THE RESULTING BEET PULP FROM THE GASEOUS MEDIUM, AND THEREAFTER SEPARATING THE JUICE FROM THE PULP.
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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) | 1960-12-30 | 1961-07-01 | 1961-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1964-12-30 | 1965-07-01 | 1965-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1968-12-30 | 1969-07-01 | 1969-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |