US3141777A
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Treatment of soybeans
Assignee: Cargill Inc
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Filing: 1961-10-11
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Granted: 1964-07-21
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Expires: 1981-10-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elio J Guidarelli
- 👤 Russell A Eversole
- 👤 James F Lawrence
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:25
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L11/00; A23L11/30; A23L11/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A METHOD OF IMPROVING THE EDIBILITY AND PALATABILITY OF SOYBEANS, WHICH METHOD COMPRISES THE STEPS OF SUBJECTING SOYBEANS HAVING A MOISTURE CONTENT OF BETWEEN ABOUT 8 AND ABOUT 30 PERCENT BY WEIGHT, TO A HEAT TREATMENT WITH INFRA-RED RADIATION AT A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 200*F. TO ABOUT 270*F. FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES TO ABOUT 4 MINUTES, TERMINATING SAID HEAT TREATMENT BEFORE THE MOISTURE CONCENTRATION OF SAID SOYBEANS FALLS BELOW ABOUT 7 PERCENT BY WEIGHT, AND THEREAFTER COOLING SAID SOYBEANS, WHEREBY SOYBEANS HAVING IMPROVED EDIBILITY AND PALATABILITY, INCLUDING A TOASTED NUT-LIKE FLAVOR, ARE PROVIDED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
93 words
A METHOD OF IMPROVING THE EDIBILITY AND PALATABILITY OF SOYBEANS, WHICH METHOD COMPRISES THE STEPS OF SUBJECTING SOYBEANS HAVING A MOISTURE CONTENT OF BETWEEN ABOUT 8 AND ABOUT 30 PERCENT BY WEIGHT, TO A HEAT TREATMENT WITH INFRA-RED RADIATION AT A TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 200*F. TO ABOUT 270*F. FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES TO ABOUT 4 MINUTES, TERMINATING SAID HEAT TREATMENT BEFORE THE MOISTURE CONCENTRATION OF SAID SOYBEANS FALLS BELOW ABOUT 7 PERCENT BY WEIGHT, AND THEREAFTER COOLING SAID SOYBEANS, WHEREBY SOYBEANS HAVING IMPROVED EDIBILITY AND PALATABILITY, INCLUDING A TOASTED NUT-LIKE FLAVOR, ARE PROVIDED.
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) | 1967-07-21 | 1968-01-20 | 1968-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-21 | 1972-01-20 | 1972-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-21 | 1976-01-20 | 1976-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |