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Process for preparing a pre-cooked corn flour
Assignee: Quaker Oats Co
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Filing: 1959-04-09
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Granted: 1962-07-24
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Expires: 1979-04-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Max R Gould
- 👤 Leo P Carroll
- 👤 Cervantes Ralph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:42
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21D; A21D13/00; A21D13/40; A21D13/44; A21D13/04; A21D13/047
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A PRECOOKED, STORAGE-STORAGE WHITE, AREPA CORN FLOUR FROM SUBSTANTIALLY DEHULLED AND SUBSTANTIALLY DEGERMINATED CORN COMPRISING STEEPING SAID CORN IN WATER AT A TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE FROM ABOUT 170*F. TO 212*F. FOR A TIME PERIOD IN THE RANGE FROM ABOUT 3 HOURS TO ABOUT 1/2 HOUR; REMOVING FREE WATER AND DRYING THE RESULTING COOKED GRITS TO A MOISTURE CONTENT OF NOT LESS THAN 30% BY WEIGHT; AND COMMINUTING AND FURTHERE DRYING THE PARTIALLY-DRIED STEEPED GRITS TO A MOISTURE CONTENT OF NO MORE THAN 15% BY WEIGHT AND A PARTICLE SIZE OF LESS THAN ABOUT 20 MESH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A PRECOOKED, STORAGE-STORAGE WHITE, AREPA CORN FLOUR FROM SUBSTANTIALLY DEHULLED AND SUBSTANTIALLY DEGERMINATED CORN COMPRISING STEEPING SAID CORN IN WATER AT A TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE FROM ABOUT 170*F. TO 212*F. FOR A TIME PERIOD IN THE RANGE FROM ABOUT 3 HOURS TO ABOUT 1/2 HOUR; REMOVING FREE WATER AND DRYING THE RESULTING COOKED GRITS TO A MOISTURE CONTENT OF NOT LESS THAN 30% BY WEIGHT; AND COMMINUTING AND FURTHERE DRYING THE PARTIALLY-DRIED STEEPED GRITS TO A MOISTURE CONTENT OF NO MORE THAN 15% BY WEIGHT AND A PARTICLE SIZE OF LESS THAN ABOUT 20 MESH.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1965-07-23 | 1966-01-22 | 1966-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-07-23 | 1970-01-22 | 1970-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-07-23 | 1974-01-22 | 1974-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |