US2868645A
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Processes for producing distilled potable alcoholic liquors
Assignee: Hiram Walker and Sons Inc
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Filing: 1956-11-13
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Granted: 1959-01-13
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Expires: 1976-11-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George C Neureuther
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:17
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D3/00; B01D3/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
THE METHOD OF CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCING WHISKIES OF DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS OF TASTE, BOUQUET AND BODY AND OF UNIFORM QUALITY IN DISTILLATION APPARATUS WHICH COMPRISES SUPPLYING A PART OF THE BEER TO BE DISTILLED TO A FIRST FRACTIONATING COLUMN WHILE SUPPLYING HEAT TO SAID FRACTIONATING COLUMN THEREBY VAPORIZING ALCOHOL AND CONGENERS, SUPPLYING THE REMAINDER OF SAID BEER FEED TO A SECOND FRACTIONATING COLUMN, WHILE SUPPLYING HEAT TO SAID SECOND FRACTIONATING COLUMN, THEREBY VAPORIZING ALCOHOL AND LIGHT CONGENERS FROM THE FUSEL OIL CONSTITUENTS, CONDUCTING THE VAPORS FROM SAID SECOND COLUMN TO A CONDENSER TO PRODUCE A CONDENSATE OF SAID ALCOHOL AND LIGHT CONGENERS, DISCHARGING A PORTION OF SUCH CONDENSATE CONTAINING LIGHT CONGENERS AND RETURNING THE REMAINDER OF THE LIGHT CONGENERS PLUS CONDENSED ALCOHOL TO SAID SECOND FRACTIONATING COLUMN AS REFLUX, REMOVING FROM SAID SECOND FRACTIONATING COLUMN A LIQUID SIDE STREAM CONTAINING FUSEL OIL CONSTITUENTS, SEPARATING FUSEL OIL FROM SAID SIDE STREAM AND RETURNING THE REMAINING CONSTITUENTS
Claim 2
Independent Claim
153 words
THE METHOD OF CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCING WHISKIES OF DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS OF TASTE, BOUQUET AND BODY AND OF UNIFORM QUALITY IN DISTILLATION APPARATUS WHICH COMPRISES SUPPLYING A PART OF THE BEER TO BE DISTILLED TO A FIRST FRACTIONATING COLUMN WHILE SUPPLYING HEAT TO SAID FRACTIONATING COLUMN THEREBY VAPORIZING ALCOHOL AND CONGENERS, SUPPLYING THE REMAINDER OF SAID BEER FEED TO A SECOND FRACTIONATING COLUMN, WHILE SUPPLYING HEAT TO SAID SECOND FRACTIONATING COLUMN, THEREBY VAPORIZING ALCOHOL AND LIGHT CONGENERS FROM THE FUSEL OIL CONSTITUENTS, CONDUCTING THE VAPORS FROM SAID SECOND COLUMN TO A CONDENSER TO PRODUCE A CONDENSATE OF SAID ALCOHOL AND LIGHT CONGENERS, DISCHARGING A PORTION OF SUCH CONDENSATE CONTAINING LIGHT CONGENERS AND RETURNING THE REMAINDER OF THE LIGHT CONGENERS PLUS CONDENSED ALCOHOL TO SAID SECOND FRACTIONATING COLUMN AS REFLUX, REMOVING FROM SAID SECOND FRACTIONATING COLUMN A LIQUID SIDE STREAM CONTAINING FUSEL OIL CONSTITUENTS, SEPARATING FUSEL OIL FROM SAID SIDE STREAM AND RETURNING THE REMAINING CONSTITUENTS
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1962-01-12 | 1962-07-14 | 1963-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-01-12 | 1966-07-14 | 1967-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-01-12 | 1970-07-14 | 1971-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |