US2835985A
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Recovery of flour mill wastes
Assignee: Industrial Processes Inc
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Filing: 1952-12-13
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Granted: 1958-05-27
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Expires: 1972-12-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank R Ofner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:51
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23J; A23J1/00; A23J1/001; A23J1/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
IN A PROCESS FOR TREATING FLOUR MILL WASTES, CONSISTING PRIMARILY OF WHEAT WASH WATER AND WHEAT SOLIDS, TO RECOVER AN ANIMAL NUTRIENT THAT IS RELATIVELY HIGH IN FAT AND PROTEIN CONTENT, THE STEPS OF THICKENING SAID WASTES WITHIN ABOUT 16 HOURS AFTER THEIR FORMATION, WHEREBY THE FATS AND PROTEINS HAVE NOT DISSIPATED TO AN APPRECIABLE EXTENT INTO THE WASH WATER AND AN EXTENSIVE FORMATION OF A THICK PASTE IS NOT PRESENT, FILTERING HE THICKENED WASTES TO FURTHER REDUCE THE MOISTURE CONTENT THEREOF, AND THEREAFTER DRYING THE WASTES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
IN A PROCESS FOR TREATING FLOUR MILL WASTES, CONSISTING PRIMARILY OF WHEAT WASH WATER AND WHEAT SOLIDS, TO RECOVER AN ANIMAL NUTRIENT THAT IS RELATIVELY HIGH IN FAT AND PROTEIN CONTENT, THE STEPS OF THICKENING SAID WASTES WITHIN ABOUT 16 HOURS AFTER THEIR FORMATION, WHEREBY THE FATS AND PROTEINS HAVE NOT DISSIPATED TO AN APPRECIABLE EXTENT INTO THE WASH WATER AND AN EXTENSIVE FORMATION OF A THICK PASTE IS NOT PRESENT, FILTERING HE THICKENED WASTES TO FURTHER REDUCE THE MOISTURE CONTENT THEREOF, AND THEREAFTER DRYING THE WASTES.
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) | 1961-05-26 | 1961-11-25 | 1962-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-05-26 | 1965-11-25 | 1966-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-05-26 | 1969-11-25 | 1970-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |