US3189461A
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Process for producing quick-cooking rice
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-09-15
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Granted: 1965-06-15
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Expires: 1980-09-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James R Cherry
- 👤 Bank The Chase Manhattan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:28
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/196
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
IN A PROCESS OF PREPARING A QUICK-COOKING RICE PRODUCT THE STEPS WHICH COMPRISE PARBOILING THE RICE BY SOAKING THE RICE IN WATER AT ABOUT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND THEREAFTER EXPOSING THE SOAKED RICE TO A WATER CARRYING MEDIUM AT A TEMPERATURE AND FOR A PERIOD OF TIME SUFFICIENT TO GELATINIZE THE STARCH SUBSTANTIALLY AND INCREASE THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE RICE GRAINS TO ABOUT 27 TO 45%, FURTHER HYDRATING THE RICE UNTIL IT CONTAINS ABOUT 60 TO 80% MOISTURE, FREEZING THE MOISTURE IN THE RICE GRAINS WHILE STILL CONTAINING ABOUT 60-80% BY WEIGHT OF MOISTURE, AND THAWING THE FROZEN MOISTURE OF SAID RICE GRAINS AT A RATE NOT GREATER THAN THE RICE GRAINS WILL REABSORB THE MOISTURE SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE GRAINS SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT.
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) | 1968-06-14 | 1968-12-14 | 1969-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-14 | 1972-12-14 | 1973-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-14 | 1976-12-14 | 1977-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |