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Method of producing hop extracts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-09-27
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Granted: 1965-12-07
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Expires: 1982-09-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hoelle Alfred
- 👤 Vollmar Heinrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 05:14
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12C; C12C3/00; C12C3/04; C12C3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A HOP EXTRACT WHICH COMPRISES 70 TO 80% REFERRED TO THE TOTAL EXTRACT OF BITTER PRINCIPLES COMPRISING INTRODUCING THE HOPS INTO AN EXTRACTION ZONE, INTRODUCING THE HOPS INTO AN EXTRACTION ZONE, INTRODUCING AN ORGANIC SOLVENT INTO SAID EXTRACTION ZONE AND COMMINUTING THE HOPS IN SAID EXTRACTION ZONE IN THE PRESENCE OF SAID SOLVENT, BY PASSING SAID SOLVENT HOPS MIXTURE INTO A ZONE DEFINED BY AT LEAST TWO CONCENTRICALLY ARRANGED RINGS, APPLYING A ROTATIONAL COMPONENT OF MOVEMENT TO SAID MATERIAL WITHIN SAID ZONE WHEREBY THE MATERIAL IS MOVED RAPIDLY OUTWARDLY THROUGH THE RING UNIT WHILE IT IS SUBJECTED TO ROTATIONAL AND SHEARING ACTION, WHEREBY A DISPERSION OF FINE HOP PARTICLES IN SAID SOLVENT IS PRODUCED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A HOP EXTRACT WHICH COMPRISES 70 TO 80% REFERRED TO THE TOTAL EXTRACT OF BITTER PRINCIPLES COMPRISING INTRODUCING THE HOPS INTO AN EXTRACTION ZONE, INTRODUCING THE HOPS INTO AN EXTRACTION ZONE, INTRODUCING AN ORGANIC SOLVENT INTO SAID EXTRACTION ZONE AND COMMINUTING THE HOPS IN SAID EXTRACTION ZONE IN THE PRESENCE OF SAID SOLVENT, BY PASSING SAID SOLVENT HOPS MIXTURE INTO A ZONE DEFINED BY AT LEAST TWO CONCENTRICALLY ARRANGED RINGS, APPLYING A ROTATIONAL COMPONENT OF MOVEMENT TO SAID MATERIAL WITHIN SAID ZONE WHEREBY THE MATERIAL IS MOVED RAPIDLY OUTWARDLY THROUGH THE RING UNIT WHILE IT IS SUBJECTED TO ROTATIONAL AND SHEARING ACTION, WHEREBY A DISPERSION OF FINE HOP PARTICLES IN SAID SOLVENT IS PRODUCED.
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) | 1968-12-06 | 1969-06-07 | 1969-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-06 | 1973-06-07 | 1973-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-06 | 1977-06-07 | 1977-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |