US3080905A
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Method for decorticating safflower seed
Assignee: Pacific Vegetable Oil Corp
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Filing: 1960-06-14
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Granted: 1963-03-12
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Expires: 1980-06-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Don W Noren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:50
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23N; A23N5/00; A23N5/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A METHOD OF DECORTICATING SAFFLOWER SEEDS, COMPRISING ENTRAINING SEEDS IN A RAPIDLY MOVING AIRSTREAM, ACCELERATING SAID SEEDS IN SAID AIRSTREAM, AND INSTANTANEOUSLY DECELERATING THEM AT AN APPARENT PARTICLE VELOCITY DROP IN THE RANGE OF 50 TO 330 FEET PER SECOND, TO CRACK OPEN MORE THAN HALF OF THE HULLS WITHOUT CRUSHING, MANGLING, OR RUPTURING THE MEATS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
56 words
A METHOD OF DECORTICATING SAFFLOWER SEEDS, COMPRISING ENTRAINING SEEDS IN A RAPIDLY MOVING AIRSTREAM, ACCELERATING SAID SEEDS IN SAID AIRSTREAM, AND INSTANTANEOUSLY DECELERATING THEM AT AN APPARENT PARTICLE VELOCITY DROP IN THE RANGE OF 50 TO 330 FEET PER SECOND, TO CRACK OPEN MORE THAN HALF OF THE HULLS WITHOUT CRUSHING, MANGLING, OR RUPTURING THE MEATS.
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) | 1966-03-11 | 1966-09-10 | 1967-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-11 | 1970-09-10 | 1971-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-11 | 1974-09-10 | 1975-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |