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US2911301A
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Process of drying milk
Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
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Filing: 1957-12-11
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Granted: 1959-11-03
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Expires: 1977-12-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William C Winder
- 👤 Elwood W Kielsmeier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 04:09
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C1/00; A23C1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
THE PROCESS OF DRYING MILK WHICH COMPRISES HOLDING PASTEURIZED, HOMOGENIZED CONDENSED MILK CONTAINING BUTTER FAT AT A COOLING TEMPERATURE DOWN TO AT LEAST 50*F. UNTIL SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE FAT IN THE MILK IS IN THE SOLID STATE, AND DRYING THE CONDENSED MILK BY APPLICATION OF HEAT TO THE MILK WHILE THE FAT IS STILL IN THE SOLID STATE, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE MILK IN SAID DRYING OPERATION BEING MAINTAINED (A) BELOW ABOUT 95*F. UNTIL THE SOLIDS CONTENT OF THE DRYING MILK IS AT LEAST ABOUT 70%, AND (B) BELOW THE VALUES SPECIFIED BY THE EQUATION:
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
THE PROCESS OF DRYING MILK WHICH COMPRISES HOLDING PASTEURIZED, HOMOGENIZED CONDENSED MILK CONTAINING BUTTER FAT AT A COOLING TEMPERATURE DOWN TO AT LEAST 50*F. UNTIL SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE FAT IN THE MILK IS IN THE SOLID STATE, AND DRYING THE CONDENSED MILK BY APPLICATION OF HEAT TO THE MILK WHILE THE FAT IS STILL IN THE SOLID STATE, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE MILK IN SAID DRYING OPERATION BEING MAINTAINED (A) BELOW ABOUT 95*F. UNTIL THE SOLIDS CONTENT OF THE DRYING MILK IS AT LEAST ABOUT 70%, AND (B) BELOW THE VALUES SPECIFIED BY THE EQUATION:
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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) | 1962-11-02 | 1963-05-04 | 1963-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-11-02 | 1967-05-04 | 1967-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-11-02 | 1971-05-04 | 1971-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |