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Art of processing cereal grits
Assignee: CHAS A KRAUSE MILLING Co
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Filing: 1959-09-28
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Granted: 1962-02-20
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Expires: 1979-09-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest L Wimmer
- 👤 Andrew B Devitt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:52
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12C; C12C7/00; C12C7/04; C12C7/047; C12C7/053; C12C7/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
IN THE BREWING OF BEER WHEREIN THERE IS A MALT MASH, THE STEPS OF PREPARING AN ADJUNCT IN THE FORM OF A SLURRY OF STARCH-BEARING GRANULAR PARTICLES, CONTINUOUSLY FEEDING SAID SLURRY SUBSTANTIALLY FREE OF MALT AND ENZYME ADDITIONS INTO A COOKING CHAMBER, CONTINUOUSLY BLENDING STEAM WITH THE SLURRY IN THE COOKING CHAMBER TO SUBSTANTIALLY INSTANTANEOUSLY PROVIDE A COOKING TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN 225*-325*F. CONTINUOUSLY DISCHARGING COOKED ADJUNCT FROM THE COOKING CHAMBER AFTER IT HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO THE COOKING PROCESS FOR BETWEEN TEN SECONDS AND TWO MINUTES, AND PROMPTLY AND CONTINUOUSLY DISCHARGING THE COOKED ADJUNCT INTO THE MALT MASH BEFORE THE STARCH HAS HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO DIFFUSE COMPLETELY FROM THE GRANULAR PARTICLES IN THE SOLUTION TO CREATE VISCOSITY PROBLEMS, THE COOKING TEMPERATURE BEING SUFFICIENTLY HIGH THAT THE STARCH WHICH HAS DIFFUSED OUT OF THE GRANULAR PARTICLES IS PROMPTLY DEGRADED TO A LOW VISCOSITY STARCH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
IN THE BREWING OF BEER WHEREIN THERE IS A MALT MASH, THE STEPS OF PREPARING AN ADJUNCT IN THE FORM OF A SLURRY OF STARCH-BEARING GRANULAR PARTICLES, CONTINUOUSLY FEEDING SAID SLURRY SUBSTANTIALLY FREE OF MALT AND ENZYME ADDITIONS INTO A COOKING CHAMBER, CONTINUOUSLY BLENDING STEAM WITH THE SLURRY IN THE COOKING CHAMBER TO SUBSTANTIALLY INSTANTANEOUSLY PROVIDE A COOKING TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN 225*-325*F. CONTINUOUSLY DISCHARGING COOKED ADJUNCT FROM THE COOKING CHAMBER AFTER IT HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO THE COOKING PROCESS FOR BETWEEN TEN SECONDS AND TWO MINUTES, AND PROMPTLY AND CONTINUOUSLY DISCHARGING THE COOKED ADJUNCT INTO THE MALT MASH BEFORE THE STARCH HAS HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO DIFFUSE COMPLETELY FROM THE GRANULAR PARTICLES IN THE SOLUTION TO CREATE VISCOSITY PROBLEMS, THE COOKING TEMPERATURE BEING SUFFICIENTLY HIGH THAT THE STARCH WHICH HAS DIFFUSED OUT OF THE GRANULAR PARTICLES IS PROMPTLY DEGRADED TO A LOW VISCOSITY STARCH.
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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) | 1965-02-19 | 1965-08-21 | 1966-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-02-19 | 1969-08-21 | 1970-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-02-19 | 1973-08-21 | 1974-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |