US2961353A
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Process for preparing gluten and wheat starch
Assignee: General Mills Inc
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Filing: 1956-09-28
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Granted: 1960-11-22
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Expires: 1976-09-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter A Carlson
- 👤 Elliott M Ziegenfuss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:46
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08B; C08B30/00; C08B30/04; C08B30/042; C08B30/046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
IN THE PROCESS FOR SEPARATING WHEAT GLUTEN AND WHEAT STARCH FROM WHEAT FLOUR COMPRISING THE STEPS OF FORMING A DOUGH BY MIXING THE FLOUR AND WATER, WASHING THE DOUGH WITH WATER, SEPARATING THE WHEAT STARCH FROM THE WASH WATER, DRYING THE GLUTEN AND GRINDING THE DRIED GLUTEN, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES ADJUSTING THE PH OF THE DOUGH TO A PH WITHIN THE RANGE OF 6.4 TO 8.5 BY THE ADDITION OF A BASIC SUBSTANCE AND THEREBY OBTAINING RELATIVELY STABLE LIGHT-COLORED GLUTEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
IN THE PROCESS FOR SEPARATING WHEAT GLUTEN AND WHEAT STARCH FROM WHEAT FLOUR COMPRISING THE STEPS OF FORMING A DOUGH BY MIXING THE FLOUR AND WATER, WASHING THE DOUGH WITH WATER, SEPARATING THE WHEAT STARCH FROM THE WASH WATER, DRYING THE GLUTEN AND GRINDING THE DRIED GLUTEN, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES ADJUSTING THE PH OF THE DOUGH TO A PH WITHIN THE RANGE OF 6.4 TO 8.5 BY THE ADDITION OF A BASIC SUBSTANCE AND THEREBY OBTAINING RELATIVELY STABLE LIGHT-COLORED GLUTEN.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1963-11-22 | 1964-05-23 | 1964-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-11-22 | 1968-05-23 | 1968-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-11-22 | 1972-05-23 | 1972-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |