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Process of milling wheat with the aid of chlorene dioxide
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-05-31
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1981-05-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ishikawa Kyuichi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:36
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21D; A21D2/00; A21D2/02; A21D2/04; B; B02; B02C; B02C9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
THE METHOD OF CONDITIONING TEMPERED WHEAT TO FACILITATE THE SEPARATION OF ITS SKIN FROM ITS ENDOSPERM WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF ADDING WATER AND CHLORINE DIOXIDE TO THE TEMPERED WHEAT, THE WEIGHT OF SAID WATER BEING ABOUT 2-3% OF THAT OF SAID TEMPERED WHEAT AND SAID CHLORINE DIOXIDE AMOUNTING TO FROM 2 TO 15 PARTS PER MILLION IN TERMS OF THE WEIGHT OF SAID WHEAT, MAINTAINING SAID WHEAT IN CONTACT WITH SAID WATER AND CHLORINE DIOXIDE FOR FROM 1 TO 2 MINUTES, THEREBY CAUSING SAID WATER TO PENETRATE SAID SKIN UNTIL ITS WATER CONTENT IS 10-15% GREATER THAN THAT OF SAID ENDOSPERM, SO AS TO PERMIT THE CHLORINE DIOXIDE TO PENETRATE, SOFTEN AND TOUGHEN THE SKIN, AND MILLING SAID WHEAT WHILE SAID SKIN REMAINS IN SAID SOFTENED AND TOUGHENED CONDITION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
130 words
THE METHOD OF CONDITIONING TEMPERED WHEAT TO FACILITATE THE SEPARATION OF ITS SKIN FROM ITS ENDOSPERM WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF ADDING WATER AND CHLORINE DIOXIDE TO THE TEMPERED WHEAT, THE WEIGHT OF SAID WATER BEING ABOUT 2-3% OF THAT OF SAID TEMPERED WHEAT AND SAID CHLORINE DIOXIDE AMOUNTING TO FROM 2 TO 15 PARTS PER MILLION IN TERMS OF THE WEIGHT OF SAID WHEAT, MAINTAINING SAID WHEAT IN CONTACT WITH SAID WATER AND CHLORINE DIOXIDE FOR FROM 1 TO 2 MINUTES, THEREBY CAUSING SAID WATER TO PENETRATE SAID SKIN UNTIL ITS WATER CONTENT IS 10-15% GREATER THAN THAT OF SAID ENDOSPERM, SO AS TO PERMIT THE CHLORINE DIOXIDE TO PENETRATE, SOFTEN AND TOUGHEN THE SKIN, AND MILLING SAID WHEAT WHILE SAID SKIN REMAINS IN SAID SOFTENED AND TOUGHENED CONDITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-07-15 | 1967-01-14 | 1967-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-15 | 1971-01-14 | 1971-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-15 | 1975-01-14 | 1975-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |