US3133836A
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Method of treating starch with steam
Assignee: Penick & Ford Ltd
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Filing: 1962-03-26
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Granted: 1964-05-19
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Expires: 1982-03-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vernon L Winfrey
- 👤 William C Black
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:07
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08B; C08B30/00; C08B30/12; C08B30/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
THE METHOD OF STEAM COOKING STARCH, COMPRISING CONTINUOUSLY PASSING A WATER SLURRY OF THE STARCH TO BE COOKED THROUGH A COOKING ZONE, MAINTAINNG SAID ZONE AT A PREDETERMINED PRESSURE AND AT A PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE, SAID TEMPERATURE BEING ABOVE 212*F. AND ABOVE THAT OF THE INCOMING STARCH SLURRY, AND INTRODUCING INTO SAID ZONE IN INTIMATE CONTACT WITH SAID SLURRY FROM 1.25 TO 5 TIMES THE AMOUNT OF STEAM THAT IS CONDENSED AS SAID STEAM RAISES THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID SLURRY TO SAID PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE AT SAID PREDETERMINED PRESSURE, WHEREBY SAID STARCH SLURRY PASSES THROUGH SAID COOKING ZONE TOGETHER WITH AN EXCESS OF UNCONDENSED STEAM.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
103 words
THE METHOD OF STEAM COOKING STARCH, COMPRISING CONTINUOUSLY PASSING A WATER SLURRY OF THE STARCH TO BE COOKED THROUGH A COOKING ZONE, MAINTAINNG SAID ZONE AT A PREDETERMINED PRESSURE AND AT A PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE, SAID TEMPERATURE BEING ABOVE 212*F. AND ABOVE THAT OF THE INCOMING STARCH SLURRY, AND INTRODUCING INTO SAID ZONE IN INTIMATE CONTACT WITH SAID SLURRY FROM 1.25 TO 5 TIMES THE AMOUNT OF STEAM THAT IS CONDENSED AS SAID STEAM RAISES THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID SLURRY TO SAID PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE AT SAID PREDETERMINED PRESSURE, WHEREBY SAID STARCH SLURRY PASSES THROUGH SAID COOKING ZONE TOGETHER WITH AN EXCESS OF UNCONDENSED STEAM.
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) | 1967-05-19 | 1967-11-18 | 1968-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-19 | 1971-11-18 | 1972-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-19 | 1975-11-18 | 1976-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |