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Method of and apparatus for starch cooking
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1956-11-27
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Granted: 1960-06-14
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Expires: 1976-11-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman E Elsas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:35
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08B; C08B30/00; C08B30/12; C08B30/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
STARCH COOKING APPARATUS COMPRISING A JET MIXER, SUPPLY CONDUITS FOR PRESSURIZED STEAM AND RAW STARCH SLURRY RESPECTIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID JET MIXER, A PUMP IN SAID LAST-NAMED CONDUIT, A PRESSURE MAINTAINING RESERVOIR CLOSED TO ATMOSPHERE IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID JET MIXER FOR RECEIVING THE BLENDED STEAM AND STARCH DISPERSION DISCHARGED FROM THE MIXER FOR SUBSEQUENT HOMOGENIZATION OF THE COOKED STARCH, AND A VALVE, RESPONSIVE TO THE PRESSURE IN SAID RESERVOIR FOR CONTROLLING THE TIME OF RESIDENCE THEREIN OF THE COOKED STARCH, TO THEREBY PROVIDE AN INTERVAL OF ADDITIONAL HOMOGENIZATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
STARCH COOKING APPARATUS COMPRISING A JET MIXER, SUPPLY CONDUITS FOR PRESSURIZED STEAM AND RAW STARCH SLURRY RESPECTIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID JET MIXER, A PUMP IN SAID LAST-NAMED CONDUIT, A PRESSURE MAINTAINING RESERVOIR CLOSED TO ATMOSPHERE IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID JET MIXER FOR RECEIVING THE BLENDED STEAM AND STARCH DISPERSION DISCHARGED FROM THE MIXER FOR SUBSEQUENT HOMOGENIZATION OF THE COOKED STARCH, AND A VALVE, RESPONSIVE TO THE PRESSURE IN SAID RESERVOIR FOR CONTROLLING THE TIME OF RESIDENCE THEREIN OF THE COOKED STARCH, TO THEREBY PROVIDE AN INTERVAL OF ADDITIONAL HOMOGENIZATION.
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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) | 1963-06-14 | 1963-12-14 | 1964-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-06-14 | 1967-12-14 | 1968-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-06-14 | 1971-12-14 | 1972-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |