US3210196A
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Continuous lactic fermentation of beer
Assignee: Arthur Guinness Son and Co Dublin Ltd
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Filing: 1963-04-08
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Granted: 1965-10-05
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Expires: 1983-04-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Corran Henry Stanley
- 👤 Mulvey Joseph Enda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:54
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12C; C12C12/00; C12C12/002; C12C12/008; C12C11/00; C12C11/07; C12C5/00; C12C5/02; C12H; C12H1/00; C12H1/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A CONTINUOUS INDUCED DEVELOPMENT PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ACID DEVELOPED BEER IN A CLOSED VESSEL CONTAINING PACKING WHICH INCLUDES THE STEPS OF PROVIDING IN SAID VESSEL A CONSTANT VOLUME OF NORMAL TOP FERMENTATION BEER AS SUBSTRATE; DISPERSING YLACTOBACILLUS PASTORIANUS ON SAID PACKING SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORMLY THROUGHOUT SAID SUBSTRATE AT AN INITIAL DENSITY IN EXCESS OF 5X106 CELLS PER ML., AND THEREAFTER CONDUCTING FERMENTATION OF SAID SUBSTRATE UNDER MINIMALLY AEROBIC CONDITIONS AND AT A TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE RANGE 15* TO 27*C., BY PASSING TOP FERMENTATION BEER INTO SAID VESSEL AND TAKING OFF ACID DEVELOED BEER FROM SAID VESEL WITHOUT CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL TURBULENCE AND AT A FLOW RATE WHICH DOES NOT EXCEED 1/2 OF SAID VOLUME PER HOUR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A CONTINUOUS INDUCED DEVELOPMENT PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ACID DEVELOPED BEER IN A CLOSED VESSEL CONTAINING PACKING WHICH INCLUDES THE STEPS OF PROVIDING IN SAID VESSEL A CONSTANT VOLUME OF NORMAL TOP FERMENTATION BEER AS SUBSTRATE; DISPERSING YLACTOBACILLUS PASTORIANUS ON SAID PACKING SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORMLY THROUGHOUT SAID SUBSTRATE AT AN INITIAL DENSITY IN EXCESS OF 5X106 CELLS PER ML., AND THEREAFTER CONDUCTING FERMENTATION OF SAID SUBSTRATE UNDER MINIMALLY AEROBIC CONDITIONS AND AT A TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE RANGE 15* TO 27*C., BY PASSING TOP FERMENTATION BEER INTO SAID VESSEL AND TAKING OFF ACID DEVELOED BEER FROM SAID VESEL WITHOUT CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL TURBULENCE AND AT A FLOW RATE WHICH DOES NOT EXCEED 1/2 OF SAID VOLUME PER HOUR.
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) | 1968-10-04 | 1969-04-05 | 1969-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-04 | 1973-04-05 | 1973-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-04 | 1977-04-05 | 1977-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |