US2854339A
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Method of making corn meal
Assignee: Process Millers Inc
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Filing: 1952-10-01
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Granted: 1958-09-30
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Expires: 1972-10-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carlos S Fernandez
- 👤 Berriozabal Jose Maria
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:54
CPC Classifications
B; B02; B02C; B02C9/00; B02C9/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING A WHOLE GRAIN CORN MEAL THAT KEEPS FOR LONG PERIODS COMPRISING: STEEPING WHOLE CORN KERNELS IN NON-ALKALINE WATER HAVING A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 78*C. FOR ABOUT AN HOUR; AND TEHN SIMULTANEOUSLY COMMINUTING THE STEEPED CORN TO MEAL AND DEHYDRATING THE STEEP CORN BY HOT GASES NOT LESS THAN ABOUT 180*C. UNTIL THE WATER CONTENT OF THE MEAL IS NOT IN EXCESS OF ABOUT 10%, THE DRYING TAKING PLACE SUCH THAT THE MEAL TEMPERATURE IS NOT ABOVE ABOUT 73*C. AND THE INITIAL EXPOSURE OF THE WHOLE CORN KERNELS TO THE HOT GASES DESTROYING BACTERIA AND FUNGI AND THE PROCESS INACTIVATING THE ENZYMES THAT CAUSE RANCIDITY.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
108 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING A WHOLE GRAIN CORN MEAL THAT KEEPS FOR LONG PERIODS COMPRISING: STEEPING WHOLE CORN KERNELS IN NON-ALKALINE WATER HAVING A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 78*C. FOR ABOUT AN HOUR; AND TEHN SIMULTANEOUSLY COMMINUTING THE STEEPED CORN TO MEAL AND DEHYDRATING THE STEEP CORN BY HOT GASES NOT LESS THAN ABOUT 180*C. UNTIL THE WATER CONTENT OF THE MEAL IS NOT IN EXCESS OF ABOUT 10%, THE DRYING TAKING PLACE SUCH THAT THE MEAL TEMPERATURE IS NOT ABOVE ABOUT 73*C. AND THE INITIAL EXPOSURE OF THE WHOLE CORN KERNELS TO THE HOT GASES DESTROYING BACTERIA AND FUNGI AND THE PROCESS INACTIVATING THE ENZYMES THAT CAUSE RANCIDITY.
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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) | 1961-09-29 | 1962-03-31 | 1962-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-09-29 | 1966-03-31 | 1966-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-09-29 | 1970-03-31 | 1970-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |