US3083103A
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Process for making corn masa dough
Assignee: Morton Foods Inc
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Filing: 1962-05-09
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1982-05-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward E Anderson
- 👤 Jack D Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:05
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/117; A23L7/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
PROCESS FOR PREPARING A CORN MASA DOUGH SUITABLE FOR DEEP-FAT FRYING, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF (A) PROCESSING CORN KERNELS IN A STRONGLY ALKALINE SOLUTION, IN WHICH SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ALKALINITY IS CONTRIBUTION BY CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, AT A PRESSURE RANGING FROM ABOUT 5 TO 25 P.S.I.G. FOR FROM ABOUT 40 TO 5 MINUTES; (B) STEEPING THE RESULTING PROCESSED CORN KERNALS FOR FROM ABOUT 30 MINUTES TO TWO HOURS; (C) GRINDING THE STEEPED KERNELS TO FORM SAID CORN LMASA DOUGH; THE ALKALINITY OF SAID SOLUTION USED INN STEP (A) BEING SUFFICIENT TO GIVE THE CORN KERNELS IN GROUND FORM A PH OF AT LEAST 8.5 AT THE END OF SAID STEEPING STEP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
PROCESS FOR PREPARING A CORN MASA DOUGH SUITABLE FOR DEEP-FAT FRYING, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF (A) PROCESSING CORN KERNELS IN A STRONGLY ALKALINE SOLUTION, IN WHICH SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ALKALINITY IS CONTRIBUTION BY CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, AT A PRESSURE RANGING FROM ABOUT 5 TO 25 P.S.I.G. FOR FROM ABOUT 40 TO 5 MINUTES; (B) STEEPING THE RESULTING PROCESSED CORN KERNALS FOR FROM ABOUT 30 MINUTES TO TWO HOURS; (C) GRINDING THE STEEPED KERNELS TO FORM SAID CORN LMASA DOUGH; THE ALKALINITY OF SAID SOLUTION USED INN STEP (A) BEING SUFFICIENT TO GIVE THE CORN KERNELS IN GROUND FORM A PH OF AT LEAST 8.5 AT THE END OF SAID STEEPING STEP.
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) | 1966-03-25 | 1966-09-24 | 1967-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-25 | 1970-09-24 | 1971-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-25 | 1974-09-24 | 1975-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |