US2998351A
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Process for the continuous malting of grain
Assignee: Dominion Malting Ontario Ltd
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Filing: 1959-08-19
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Granted: 1961-08-29
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Expires: 1979-08-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilbert E Stoddart
- 👤 Graesser Frederick Richard
- 👤 Douglas L Thompson
- 👤 Keir Noel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:13
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12C; C12C1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A PROCESS OF MALTING GRAIN WHICH COMPRISES CONTINUOUSLY FORMING AND MOVING A BED OF GRAIN IN A PREDETERMINED PATH, SUBJECTING SAID MOVING GRAIN TO A PERIOD OF WATER SPRAY UNTIL IT ATTAINS A MOISTURE CONTENT OF APPROXIMATELY 32 TO 35% (ON A WET BASIS), RESTING SAID MOVING BED FROM SPRAY FOR A FURTHER PERIOD SUFFICIENT FOR THE GRAIN TO SPROUT AND TO RUPTURE THE SEED COAT, AND THEN SUBJECTING SAID MOVING BED TO A PLURALITY OF PERIODS (A) OF SPRAYING WITH WATER AND (B) CONDITIONED AERATION SO AS TO ATTAIN A MOISTURE CONTENT WITHIN THE RANGE OF 40 TO 50% (ON A WET BASIS), SAID PERIODS OF TREATMENT BEING CARRIED OUT AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 50 AND 100* F. AND FINALLY SUBJECTING SAID MOVING BED TO A PERIOD OF DRYING AT HIGHER TEMPERATURES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A PROCESS OF MALTING GRAIN WHICH COMPRISES CONTINUOUSLY FORMING AND MOVING A BED OF GRAIN IN A PREDETERMINED PATH, SUBJECTING SAID MOVING GRAIN TO A PERIOD OF WATER SPRAY UNTIL IT ATTAINS A MOISTURE CONTENT OF APPROXIMATELY 32 TO 35% (ON A WET BASIS), RESTING SAID MOVING BED FROM SPRAY FOR A FURTHER PERIOD SUFFICIENT FOR THE GRAIN TO SPROUT AND TO RUPTURE THE SEED COAT, AND THEN SUBJECTING SAID MOVING BED TO A PLURALITY OF PERIODS (A) OF SPRAYING WITH WATER AND (B) CONDITIONED AERATION SO AS TO ATTAIN A MOISTURE CONTENT WITHIN THE RANGE OF 40 TO 50% (ON A WET BASIS), SAID PERIODS OF TREATMENT BEING CARRIED OUT AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 50 AND 100* F. AND FINALLY SUBJECTING SAID MOVING BED TO A PERIOD OF DRYING AT HIGHER TEMPERATURES.
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) | 1964-08-28 | 1965-02-27 | 1965-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-08-28 | 1969-02-27 | 1969-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-08-28 | 1973-02-27 | 1973-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |