US3071469A
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Process in the manufacture of beer and the like
Assignee: Miller Brewing Co
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Filing: 1960-01-14
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Granted: 1963-01-01
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Expires: 1980-01-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Krabbe Erik
- 👤 Kenneth W Wendt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:08
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12H; C12H1/00; C12H1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
THE IMPROVED PROCESS FOR AGING A FRESHLY-FERMENTED BEVERAGE SUCH AS BEER AND ALE, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: INTRODUCING THE BEVERAGE INTO AN ENCLOSED FLUID TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND MAINTAINING THE SYSTEM PARTIALLY FILLED WITH THE BEVERAGE; PROVIDING A CARBON DIOXIDE ATMOSPHERE OVER THE BEVERAGE IN THE SYSTEM AGING THE BEVERAGE BY FLOWING IT THROUGH THE SYSTEM AT A FLOW RATE WHICH WILL PROVIDE A SYSTEM RESIDENT TIME PERIOD OF ABOUT TWO TO SIX WEEKS SUFFICIENT TO AGE THE BEVERAGE WHILE MAINTAINING THE CARBON DIOXIDE ATMOSPHERE OVER THE BEVERAGE; AND WITHDRAWING AGED BEVERAGE FROM THE ENCLOSED FLUID TRANSPORT SYSTEM AT A POINT DOWNSTREAM FROM ITS INTRODUCTION THERETO.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
THE IMPROVED PROCESS FOR AGING A FRESHLY-FERMENTED BEVERAGE SUCH AS BEER AND ALE, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: INTRODUCING THE BEVERAGE INTO AN ENCLOSED FLUID TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND MAINTAINING THE SYSTEM PARTIALLY FILLED WITH THE BEVERAGE; PROVIDING A CARBON DIOXIDE ATMOSPHERE OVER THE BEVERAGE IN THE SYSTEM AGING THE BEVERAGE BY FLOWING IT THROUGH THE SYSTEM AT A FLOW RATE WHICH WILL PROVIDE A SYSTEM RESIDENT TIME PERIOD OF ABOUT TWO TO SIX WEEKS SUFFICIENT TO AGE THE BEVERAGE WHILE MAINTAINING THE CARBON DIOXIDE ATMOSPHERE OVER THE BEVERAGE; AND WITHDRAWING AGED BEVERAGE FROM THE ENCLOSED FLUID TRANSPORT SYSTEM AT A POINT DOWNSTREAM FROM ITS INTRODUCTION THERETO.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1965-12-31 | 1966-07-02 | 1967-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-12-31 | 1970-07-02 | 1971-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-12-31 | 1974-07-02 | 1975-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |