US3212854A
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Estimate of hop bitter substance in beer
Assignee: Akzo Nobel UK PLC
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Filing: 1962-07-31
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Granted: 1965-10-19
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Expires: 1982-07-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Betts Max William
- 👤 Akhtar Mohd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:31
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12C; C12C9/00; C12C9/02; C12C9/025; B; B01; B01D; B01D11/00; B01D11/04; B01D11/0446; B01D11/0473; B01D11/0484; G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/02; G01N33/14; G01N33/146; C12C3/00; C12C3/04; C12C3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A PROCESS FOR ESTIMATING THE HOP BITTER SUBSTANCES IN BEER COMPRISING PASSING BEER IN THE FORM OF DROPLETS AND IN CONTINUOUS MANNER, THROUGH A WATER-INSOLUBLE SOLVENT FOR THE HOP BITTER SUBSTANCES AT A VELOCITY SUCH THAT THE REYNOLDS NUMBER OF THE DROPLETS LIES WITHIN THE RANGE FROM 70 TO 2000, WHEREBY FORMATION OF AN EMULSION IS AVOIDED, CONTINUOUSLY SUPPLYING AND REMOVING SAID WATER-INSOLUBLE SOLVENT AND ESTIMATING THE PERCENTAGE OF HOP BITTR SUBSTANCES IN THE WATER-INSOLUBLE SOLVENT REMOVED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A PROCESS FOR ESTIMATING THE HOP BITTER SUBSTANCES IN BEER COMPRISING PASSING BEER IN THE FORM OF DROPLETS AND IN CONTINUOUS MANNER, THROUGH A WATER-INSOLUBLE SOLVENT FOR THE HOP BITTER SUBSTANCES AT A VELOCITY SUCH THAT THE REYNOLDS NUMBER OF THE DROPLETS LIES WITHIN THE RANGE FROM 70 TO 2000, WHEREBY FORMATION OF AN EMULSION IS AVOIDED, CONTINUOUSLY SUPPLYING AND REMOVING SAID WATER-INSOLUBLE SOLVENT AND ESTIMATING THE PERCENTAGE OF HOP BITTR SUBSTANCES IN THE WATER-INSOLUBLE SOLVENT REMOVED.
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) | 1968-10-18 | 1969-04-19 | 1969-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-18 | 1973-04-19 | 1973-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-18 | 1977-04-19 | 1977-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |