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Process for preparing quick cooking rice
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1953-08-18
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Granted: 1960-05-24
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Expires: 1973-08-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ataullah K Ozai-Durrani
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:19
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/196
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING RICE GRAINS COMPRISING PASSING SAID GRAINS THROUGH A SERIES OF LIQUID SPRAYS OF PROGRESSIVELY INCREASING TEMPERATURE TO INCREASE THE MIXTURE OF THE GRAINS PROGRESSIVELY TO A DESIRED POINT, WHILE LIMITING THE QUANTITY OF LIQUID FROM EACH SPRAY SO AS NOT TO SUBSTANTIALLY EXCEED THE AMOUNT WHICH THE GRAINS CAN ABSORB AT THE TEMPERATURE OF THE SPRAY TREATMENT AND GELANTINIZIN AND DRYING THE GRAINS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
67 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING RICE GRAINS COMPRISING PASSING SAID GRAINS THROUGH A SERIES OF LIQUID SPRAYS OF PROGRESSIVELY INCREASING TEMPERATURE TO INCREASE THE MIXTURE OF THE GRAINS PROGRESSIVELY TO A DESIRED POINT, WHILE LIMITING THE QUANTITY OF LIQUID FROM EACH SPRAY SO AS NOT TO SUBSTANTIALLY EXCEED THE AMOUNT WHICH THE GRAINS CAN ABSORB AT THE TEMPERATURE OF THE SPRAY TREATMENT AND GELANTINIZIN AND DRYING THE GRAINS.
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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) | 1963-05-24 | 1963-11-23 | 1964-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-05-24 | 1967-11-23 | 1968-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-05-24 | 1971-11-23 | 1972-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |