US3072501A
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Treatment of starch-bearing materials
Assignee: Unilever Bestfoods North America
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Filing: 1959-09-14
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Granted: 1963-01-08
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Expires: 1979-09-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Meisel Harry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:20
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08B; C08B30/00; C08B30/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A PROCESS FOR TREATING DRIED STARCH-BEARING MATERIAL TO SEPARATE THE SOLUBLE CONSTITUENTS FROM THE INSOLUBLE CONSTITUENTS THEREIN WHICH COMPRISES MILLING THE DRIED MATERIAL SUFFICIENTLY TO BREAK THE CELLS, CONTAINING THE STARCH GRANULES, INTO FRAGMENTS, REHYDRATING THE RESULTANT FLOUR WITH AN AQUEOUS MEDIUM AND SUBJECTING THE RESULTANT SLURRY TO CONTINUOUS CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATION TO SEPARATELY REMOVE THE SOLUBLE CONSTITUENTS IN AN OVERFLOW, AND THE STARCH AND FIBER IN AN UNDERFLOW.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A PROCESS FOR TREATING DRIED STARCH-BEARING MATERIAL TO SEPARATE THE SOLUBLE CONSTITUENTS FROM THE INSOLUBLE CONSTITUENTS THEREIN WHICH COMPRISES MILLING THE DRIED MATERIAL SUFFICIENTLY TO BREAK THE CELLS, CONTAINING THE STARCH GRANULES, INTO FRAGMENTS, REHYDRATING THE RESULTANT FLOUR WITH AN AQUEOUS MEDIUM AND SUBJECTING THE RESULTANT SLURRY TO CONTINUOUS CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATION TO SEPARATELY REMOVE THE SOLUBLE CONSTITUENTS IN AN OVERFLOW, AND THE STARCH AND FIBER IN AN UNDERFLOW.
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) | 1966-01-07 | 1966-07-09 | 1967-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-07 | 1970-07-09 | 1971-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-07 | 1974-07-09 | 1975-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |