US3046142A
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Wheat germ process
Assignee: Ogilvie Flour Mills Co Ltd
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Filing: 1959-07-13
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Granted: 1962-07-24
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Expires: 1979-07-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth M Gaver
- 👤 Eduard G Adamek
- 👤 Alfred M Barton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:03
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/152
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
METHOD FOR MODIFYING WHEAT GERM TO SUBSTANTIALLY ELIMINATE ITS BEANY TASTE, MAKE IT MORE APPETIZING AND TO INCREASE ITS SHELF LIFE COMPRISING EXPOSING FRESH WHEAT GERM IN A SUBSTANTIALLY AIR-FREE ANHYDROUS SYSTEM TO THE VAPOR OF AN EPOXY COMPOUND SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ETHYLENE OXIDE, AND PROPYLENE OXIDE AND MIXTURES THEREOF, UNTIL THE RESULTING WHEAT GERM CONTAINS BETWEEN ABOUT 2% AND 5 % BY WEIGHT OF REACTED EPOXY COMPOUND.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
METHOD FOR MODIFYING WHEAT GERM TO SUBSTANTIALLY ELIMINATE ITS BEANY TASTE, MAKE IT MORE APPETIZING AND TO INCREASE ITS SHELF LIFE COMPRISING EXPOSING FRESH WHEAT GERM IN A SUBSTANTIALLY AIR-FREE ANHYDROUS SYSTEM TO THE VAPOR OF AN EPOXY COMPOUND SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ETHYLENE OXIDE, AND PROPYLENE OXIDE AND MIXTURES THEREOF, UNTIL THE RESULTING WHEAT GERM CONTAINS BETWEEN ABOUT 2% AND 5 % BY WEIGHT OF REACTED EPOXY COMPOUND.
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) | 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 |