US3102035A
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Process for producing instantly soluble nonfat dry milk
Assignee: Sanna Dairies Inc
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Filing: 1961-02-27
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Granted: 1963-08-27
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Expires: 1981-02-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A Sanna
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:13
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C1/00; A23C1/04; A23C1/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR DIRECTLY PRODUCING AN INSTANTLY SOLUBLE, NONFAT DRY MILK IN POWDERED FORM FROM SKIM MILK, SAID PROCESS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: DRYING A SPRAY OF SKIM MILK DROPLETS HAVING A MOISTURE CONTENT BETWEEN ABOUT 50% TO 75% WITH HEATED AIR HAVING A TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN ABOUT 280* F. AND 450*F. SO AS TO PRODUCE A MIXTURE OF MILK PARTICLES DISPERSED IN MOISUTE-CONTAINING AIR, THE SAID MILK PARTICLES HAVING A MOISTURE CONTENT BETWEEN ABOUT 1 1/2$ TO 3 1/2%; PARTIALLY REHYDRATING AND AGGLOMERATING THE MILK PARTICLES BY PARTIALLY COOLING THE MIXTURE OF DRY MILK PARTICLES DISPERSED IN MOISTURE-CONTAINING AIR SO AS TO CAUSE THE RE-TRANSFER OF SOME OF THE MOISTURE FROM THE MOISTURE-CONTAINING AIR TO THE MILK PARTICLES SUCH THAT THE MILK PARTICLES SO TREATED EXHIBIT A MOISTURE CONTENT BETWEEN ABOUT 2 1/2% TO 4 1/2; AND SEPARATING THE PARTIALLY REHYDRATED PARTICLES FROM THE AIR CONTAINING THE REMAINING MOISTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR DIRECTLY PRODUCING AN INSTANTLY SOLUBLE, NONFAT DRY MILK IN POWDERED FORM FROM SKIM MILK, SAID PROCESS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: DRYING A SPRAY OF SKIM MILK DROPLETS HAVING A MOISTURE CONTENT BETWEEN ABOUT 50% TO 75% WITH HEATED AIR HAVING A TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN ABOUT 280* F. AND 450*F. SO AS TO PRODUCE A MIXTURE OF MILK PARTICLES DISPERSED IN MOISUTE-CONTAINING AIR, THE SAID MILK PARTICLES HAVING A MOISTURE CONTENT BETWEEN ABOUT 1 1/2$ TO 3 1/2%; PARTIALLY REHYDRATING AND AGGLOMERATING THE MILK PARTICLES BY PARTIALLY COOLING THE MIXTURE OF DRY MILK PARTICLES DISPERSED IN MOISTURE-CONTAINING AIR SO AS TO CAUSE THE RE-TRANSFER OF SOME OF THE MOISTURE FROM THE MOISTURE-CONTAINING AIR TO THE MILK PARTICLES SUCH THAT THE MILK PARTICLES SO TREATED EXHIBIT A MOISTURE CONTENT BETWEEN ABOUT 2 1/2% TO 4 1/2; AND SEPARATING THE PARTIALLY REHYDRATED PARTICLES FROM THE AIR CONTAINING THE REMAINING MOISTURE.
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) | 1966-08-26 | 1967-02-25 | 1967-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-26 | 1971-02-25 | 1971-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-26 | 1975-02-25 | 1975-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |