US3123475A
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Sequential fermentation process for the production
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Granted: 1964-03-03
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Expires: 1981-03-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:20
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12C; C12C11/00; C12C11/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
THE METHOD OF FERMENTING WORT WITH YEAST TO PRODUCE AN ALCOHOLIC CEREAL BEVERAGE SUCH AS BEER, SAID WORT CONTAINING FERMANTABLE SUGARS, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (I) ESTABLISHING A CARBON DIOXIDE ATMOSPHERE IN AN ENCLOSED FERMENTATION VESSEL, (II) MAINTAINING SAID CARBON DIOXIDE ATMOSPHERE IN SAID VESSEL WHILE (A) INTRODUCING A BATCH OF WORT INTO THE VESSEL, (B) FERMENTING THE FERMENTABLE SUGARS IN THE WORT TO PRODUCE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE, (C) WITHDRAWING THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE FROM THE VESSEL, (D) CLEANING THE VESSEL TO PREPARE IT FOR THE RECEPTION OF ANOTHER BATCH OF WORT, AND (III) THEREAFTER REPEATING THE SEQUENCE OF PROCESSING STEPS UNDER (II) ON AT LEAST ONE OTHER BATCH OF WORT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
109 words
THE METHOD OF FERMENTING WORT WITH YEAST TO PRODUCE AN ALCOHOLIC CEREAL BEVERAGE SUCH AS BEER, SAID WORT CONTAINING FERMANTABLE SUGARS, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (I) ESTABLISHING A CARBON DIOXIDE ATMOSPHERE IN AN ENCLOSED FERMENTATION VESSEL, (II) MAINTAINING SAID CARBON DIOXIDE ATMOSPHERE IN SAID VESSEL WHILE (A) INTRODUCING A BATCH OF WORT INTO THE VESSEL, (B) FERMENTING THE FERMENTABLE SUGARS IN THE WORT TO PRODUCE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE, (C) WITHDRAWING THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE FROM THE VESSEL, (D) CLEANING THE VESSEL TO PREPARE IT FOR THE RECEPTION OF ANOTHER BATCH OF WORT, AND (III) THEREAFTER REPEATING THE SEQUENCE OF PROCESSING STEPS UNDER (II) ON AT LEAST ONE OTHER BATCH OF WORT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB872391A
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US2967107A
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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) | 1967-03-03 | 1967-09-02 | 1968-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-03 | 1971-09-02 | 1972-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-03 | 1975-09-02 | 1976-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |