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US3201327A
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Fermentation apparatus and process
Assignee: Sunoco Inc
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Filing: 1962-08-21
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Granted: 1965-08-17
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Expires: 1982-08-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry C Beck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-10-25 03:23
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12M; C12M27/00; C12M27/18; C12M27/20; C12M29/00; C12M29/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/813
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A PROCESS FOR THE CONTINUOUS AERATION AND DISPERSION OF A TWO-PHASE FERMENTATION BROTH HAVING AN AQUEOUS PHASE AND A WATER-IMMISCIBLE LIQUID PHASE IN A FERMENTOR COMPRISING CONTINUOUSLY EJECTING A STREAM OF THE BROTH UPWARDLY AGAINST A PERFORATE DEFLECTING BAFFLE, INTRODUCING A CONTINUOUS STREAM OF AN AERATING GAS TO SAID BAFFLE AND FLOWING IT DOWNWARDLY THERETHROUGH TO CONTACT THE STREAM OF BROTH AND EFFECT THE FINE DISPERSION OF THE WATER-IMMISCIBLE LIQUID PHASE IN THE AQUEOUS PHASE IN THE FOAM OF A SPRAY AGAINST THE SIDES OF THE FERMENTOR IN SUBSTANTIALLY SHEET FLOW, AND FERMENTING THE RESULTING AERATED BROTH.
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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) | 1968-08-16 | 1969-02-15 | 1969-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-16 | 1973-02-15 | 1973-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-16 | 1977-02-15 | 1977-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |